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The 2010 Aspen Environment Forum, themed "Bridges to Sustainability: People, Planet, Possibility," will present discussions on sustainability as the global human population continues to rise. Topics including innovation and technology, urban ecosystems, biodiversity, population, conservation, and more will be discussed by energy experts, government and business leaders, writers and photographers, and other knowledgeable and committed voices in the field.
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Forum Program
See the full program, list of speakers, and video highlights for the 2010 Aspen Environment Forum.
Dennis Dimick
Blog: Signs From Earth
Dennis Dimick explores the nexus between human aspiration and Earth's ability to sustain it.
Energy Challenge
Energy Challenge
Learn how to reduce your carbon footprint and approach a lifestyle that is healthier for the planet.
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The Water Issue
National Geographic dedicates a special magazine issue to explore our thirsty world. See photos, video and more.
Foja Mountains
Photos: Biodiversity
In a remote New Guinea rain forest scientists find a world of bizarre and beautiful creatures.
Power Grid
Power Grid
The grid is wondrous. But it's not the grid we need for the 21st century. Can we fix the grid that powers our lives?
Greenland
The Melt Zone
Is Greenland ground zero for global warming? There's a meltdown on the ice sheets and optimism among the people.
Carbon Capture
Big Idea: Carbon Capture
Artificial trees might suck planet-warming CO2 out of the air faster than real ones.
Solar Power
Plugging Into the Sun
Sunlight bathes us in far more energy than we could ever need—if we could just catch enough.
Oil Spill
Oil Spill Quiz
Find out what your Oil Spill IQ is with this ten-question quiz.