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“The Human Quest” Shows How to Prosper Within Planetary Boundaries

Posted by Brian Clark Howard of National Geographic in Road to Rio+20 on June 18, 2012
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“We try to communicate why there is a new narrative and that we need to respect planetary boundaries,” Johan Rockstrom told a well-heeled crowd at an exclusive event space in Rio de Janerio. The King and Queen of Sweden were reportedly in attendance, as was a former president of Finland. Rockstrom is executive director of…

National Geographic Launches Global Exploration Fund

Posted by David Braun of National Geographic on December 5, 2011
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National Geographic has funded more than 10,000 scientific research, conservation and exploration projects. The new National Geographic Global Exploration Fund announced today will build on this legacy and take exploration to a new level. In this video, see a few of the many projects around the globe that have been funded through National Geographic grants and projects.
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“There is still so much to explore and discover about our planet,” National Geographic Executive Vice President for Mission Programs, Terry Garcia, said today at the launch of National Geographic’s new Global Exploration Fund. “We are at the beginning of our greatest age of exploration.”