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Programs: Earth and Sky's "Think Global" Series
Producers: Marc Airhart, Deborah Byrd, Abby Frank, Eleanor Imster, Jorge Salazar


THIS IS A FIVE PART SERIES ON GLOBAL ISSUES FROM THE PRODUCERS OF THE EARTH AND SKY RADIO SERIES.  EACH PIECE IS 90 SECONDS IN LENGTH.


* PART 1: MILLENNIUM ASSESSMENT

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The old environmental movement thought in terms of humans doing bad things to the Earth.  But scientists have found again and again that our planet and its humans are "coupled."  How the Millennium Ecosystem Assessment takes human and natural coupling into account -- up next in a special report from Earth and Sky.

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* PART 2: PANDEMICS

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In 1918, a previously unknown form of influenza swept the globe.  ItÕs thought to have killed as many as 50 million people.  How medical experts believe the next global pandemic is just a matter of time -- up next in a special report from Earth and Sky.

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* PART 3: SUSTAINABILITY

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A new field of science is emerging -- itÕs called Òsustainability science.Ó  A brief history of the science of sustainability -- and how it might contribute to the welfare of people around the globe in this century -- up next in a special report from Earth and Sky.

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* PART 4: INNOVATION

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When looking at human survival at a global scale, meeting human needs  -- nutrition, health, basic education -- seems daunting.  We talk about the role of science in developing nations around the globe -- up next in a special report from Earth and Sky.

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* PART 5: WATER CONFLICTS

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Around the world, everyone needs fresh water.Ê But since the beginning ofÊhuman civilization people have been fighting over water.  Water as a major global issue in this century -- up next in a special report from Earth and Sky.

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