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WGBH Specials  The Aspen Institute: Our Planet: 7 Billion and Counting

Food and water scarcities will put strains on global stability. Details

 

Program: WGBH Specials

Episode: The Aspen Institute: Our Planet: 7 Billion and Counting

This episode will explore how our planet is changing under population pressures and what initiatives are in place to alleviate them. David Breashears presents alarming imagery of the Himalayas and its disappearing glaciers, a panel explores whether water could be a flashpoint in the next major conflict and another offers innovative ways for feeding nine billion of us.

• Visit the The Aspen Institute: Our Planet: 7 Billion and Counting webpage

Duration: (56:46)
Premiere Date: 11/01/2012
Episode Expires: Never
TV Rating: NR
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