Preventing the 6th Mass Extinction: The Rescue Effect & Michael Mehta Webster

Michael Mehta Webster

In his book, The Rescue Effect: The Key to Saving Life on Earth, Michael Mehta Webster has both hopeful & challenging news about the possibilities & ways we might mitigate the damage of Earth's 6th mass extinction event. Michael knows how it both can and does work to bring species back from the edge of extinction - or even after - and he knows the nitty-gritty of getting this done. With decades of working on the ground studying & protecting diverse species, Michael is now a Professor of Practice in the Dept. of Environmental Studies at NYU.

Past/present religious/spiritual influences: Earth-based Spirituality

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Preventing the 6th Mass Extinction: The Rescue Effect & Michael Mehta Webster

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Full, uncut interview with Michael Mehta Webster

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Insights into “resurrecting” extinct species, like in Jurassic Park.
What is a professor of practice, and how does it affect the work Michael does?
A challenging subject, using GMOs to rescue species like the American Chestnut.

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