Archive for May, 2006

Is Sustainable Development Feasible?

May 15, 2006

From Science & the City

In late March, the Earth Institute hosted its fourth biennial State of the Planet Conference. Economist and director of the institute , Jeffery Sachs, discussed sustainable development and whether or not it is possible. Sachs also wrote the 2005 bestseller, “The End of Poverty”. Click the link below to download a podcast of S&C’s conversation with Sachs concerning the significant changes that need to take place in order for sustainable development to be possible.

Sacks – Sustainable.mp3

Then check out video and audio of the proceedings @ Columbia.edu:

State of the Planet 06