Lecture Series History: 2010
In 2010, the Natural History Museum of Utah's annual Lecture Series presented the theme "Reports From the Frontlines." Read on to learn more about the theme and speakers.
About the 2010 Lecture Series
Climate change. Dwindling resources. Increasing demands for food and energy. We face many challenges on the path to a sustainable future. The Nature of Things 2010 highlights the work of individuals developing innovative solutions to daunting issues. Join the Utah Museum of Natural History for reports from experts on the frontlines of new technologies, green business practices, and environmental policy as we hold a forward-looking discussion on sustainability and our relationship to the natural world.
2010 Speakers
Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
Our Environmental Destiny
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. discusses the role that natural resources play in our work, in our health, and even in our identity as Americans. From solar energy to wind power and more, Kennedy shows how it is possible to become energy independent while making the world a better place.
Helen Thayer
Polar Dream
Explore the strength of the human spirit with Helen Thayer, the world's first female trekker to reach the Magnetic North Pole without the aid of dogsleds or snowmobiles.
Brian McPherson, Ph.D.
Is Carbon Sequestration a Solution to Climate Change?
What is carbon sequestration? Is it really a solution to climate change? Brian McPherson will discuss his ongoing field-tests, injecting and storing CO2 thousands of feet underground.
Gary Hirshberg
Stirring it Up: How to Make Money and Save the World
Gary Hitshberg presents evidence that business can increase profits while saving the planet. He illustrates his points with real-world examples from companies including Stonyfield Farm, Newman's Own, Patagonia and Wal-Mart.
Annette McGivney and James Kay
Resurrection: Glen Canyon and a New Vision for the American West
After a decade of drought, increasing water demands and climate change, Glen Canyon is emerging from the depths of a shrinking Lake Powell. Annette McGivney and James Kay will discuss the national impact of local water policy and show a short film about Kay's five-year photography project.