David Orr: Confronting Climate Collapse

Published: Nov. 13, 2009, 12:50 a.m.

Down to the Wire: Confronting Climate Collapse\n\n\nDavid Orr, Professor, Environmental Studies and Politics, Oberlin College \n\n\nDue to our refusal to live within the Earth\u2019s natural limits, we now face a multitude of problems that will have a severe negative impact on human civilization. Orr, an expert on environmental literacy and ecological design, further argues that political negligence, an economy driven by insatiable consumption and a disregard for future generations are only adding to our plethora of environmental challenges. \n\n\nThis program was recorded in front of a live audience at the Commonwealth Club of California, on November 11th, 2009.\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices