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Thursday, Jun 13, 2024
Earth at the Crossroads 2.0 explores the ramifications of recent space explorations, particularly the discovery of exoplanets in habitable zones, and how these findings influence our perceptions of life’s durability and scarcity. The conference brought together a multidisciplinary panel of experts, including astrobiologists, climate scientists, ethicists, and technologists, to discuss the convergence of extraterrestrial research and Earth’s sustainability efforts.
Addressing the persistent environmental crises, Earth at the Crossroads 2.0, highlights innovative solutions, from cutting-edge eco-friendly technologies and conservation methods to policy initiatives to reduce climate change impacts, biodiversity loss, and environmental harm.
Videos:
- Exoplanets Overview, Michael Wong (Carnegie)
- The “L Variable” Panel Discussion
- Ocean Worlds Overview, Morgan Cable (JPL)
- Moon Habitability Experiments Panel Discussion
- Astrobiology and Climate Change: Relevance, role, and responsibilities, Bill Diamond (SETI Institute)
- Understanding Habitability in the Inner Solar Systems and Lessons for the Earth Panel Discussion
- Comparative Planetology, No “Planet 2.0”, David Grinspoon (NASA HQ)
- Humanity on a Human Planet Panel Discussion
- A Natural History of the Future, Rob Dunn (NC State)
- The Concept of Planetary Protection panel discussion
- Student Panel: The Perspective of the Next Generation of Earth and Space Scientists
Exoplanets Overview
Michael Wong (Carnegie)
The “L Variable” (Audio)
Panel Discussion
Ocean Worlds Overview
Morgan Cable (JPL)
Moon Habitability Experiments
Panel Discussion
Astrobiology and Climate Change: Relevance, role, and responsibilities
Bill Diamond (SETI Institute)
Understanding Habitability in the Inner Solar Systems and Lessons for the Earth
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Comparative Planetology, No “Planet 2.0”
David Grinspoon (NASA)
Humanity on a Human Planet
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A Natural History of the Future
Rob Dunn (NC State)
The Concept of Planetary Protection
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Student Panel: The Perspective of the Next Generation of Earth and Space Scientists
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