Changing Crops for a Changing Climate: What can biotechnology contribute? (4/29)

Announcement:

Changing Crops for a Changing Climate: What can biotechnology contribute?
 Mark Lynas, Environmental Author and Journalist

Monday, April 29, 2013
2:00 - 6:00 p.m.
Statler Auditorium

After his presentation, Lynas will join a panel discussion with
Ron Herring (moderator), Professor, Government
Peter Davies, Professor, Plant Biology
Mary-Howell Martens, Owner, Martens Farm and Lakeview Organic Grains
Margaret Smith, Professor, Plant Breeding and Genetics
David Wolfe, Professor, Horticulture
Wendy Wolford, Associate Professor, Development Sociology

A reception will follow the panel discussion.

Mark Lynas is an environmental author and campaigner. His most recent book is The God Species, tracing how humanity must respect the Earth's biosphere to keep the planet habitable. His previous two books, Six Degrees and High Tide, focused on global warming. He is former advisor to the President of the Maldives and a visiting research associate at Oxford University's School of Geography and the Environment. In January, Lynas sent shockwaves through environmental circles by publicly apologizing for his role in launching the anti-GM movement.

This event will be live-streamed at ip.cals.cornell.edu/live Twitter #ipcals50

Lynas will hold a book-signing on Tuesday April 30. 10:45 -11:15 a.m. at the Cornell Store.

For more information contact ipcals@cornell.edu.