Monday, December 12, 2011
Minnesota Public Radio Stories
How can we feed the world AND sustain the planet?
A University of Minnesota scientist landed in "Nature" and "Scientific American" with his major analysis of the impact of agriculture on the global environment. Which practices need to change, in order to reduce the environmental impact of feeding nine billion people in 2050? The results of his study may surprise you.11:00 a.m.GuestsJonathan Foley: Director of the Institute on the Environment, University of Minnesota. McKnight Presidential Chair in the Department of Ecology, Evolution and Behavior. He leads the Global Landscapes Initiative. Climatologist and ecologist.More from MPRMinn. utilities don't want more coal power from ND (11/28/2011)Obama office alters more federal rules than Bush (11/28/2011)Resources
MSNBC's Chris Matthews at the Westminster Town Hall Forum
MSNBC host and political commentator Chris Matthews speaks at the Westminster Town Hall Forum about his new book about President John F. Kennedy, "Jack Kennedy: Elusive Hero." The book highlights episodes of JFK's life with fresh details that have been little discussed until now.12:00 p.m.More from MPRCaroline Kennedy and the Jackie tapes (10/14/2011)The future of the space program, 50 years after JFK (05/31/2011)Bachmann calls talk show appearance `big mistake' (10/22/2008)Presidents in the digital age (01/20/2011)Resources
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