segment 6 / hour 21:
16:00
November 15, 2012
Antarctica
Overview
This hour, we’ll hear the personal reflections from scientists and global business leaders from all walks of life who have recently visited Antarctica, and how the melting landscape is contributing to global sea level rise.
Panel Discussion
Impacts of Melting Ice on Antarctica and Global Sea Level
Special Guests
Al Gore, Founder and Chairman, The Climate Reality Project
Olafur Ragnar Grimsson, President of Iceland (satellite)
Dr. Stephen Pekar, Assistant Professor, Queens College and Adjunct Associate Research Scientist, Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory of Columbia University
Eduardo Shaw, Antarctica Naturalist and Lecturer, Lindblad Travel and Lindblad Expeditions
Panel Discussion
Personal Reflections on Antarctica: Translating Inspiration Into Action
Special Guests
Al Gore, Founder and Chairman, The Climate Reality Project
Doug Stoup, Professional Skier & Adventurer, Ice Axe Expeditions
Eduardo Shaw, Antarctica Naturalist and Lecturer, Lindblad Travel and Lindblad Expeditions
Dr. Stephen Pekar, Assistant Professor, Queens College and Adjunct Associate Research Scientist, Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory of Columbia University
Hour 21