Speaker Profile

Bruce A. Stein

Chief scientist, National Wildlife Federation

Bruce Stein

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Dr. Stein is a biologist with expertise in biodiversity conservation and climate change. He has been a global leader in the emerging field of climate adaptation, advising numerous U.S. federal agencies and international organizations on the practice of “climate-smart conservation.” Among his publications is the award-winning book Precious Heritage: The Status of Biodiversity in the United States.

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Scheduled Appearances

Our Biodiversity Crisis

Crosscut Festival 2023
Thu May 4, 2023 | 2:00pm

Last summer, 60 experts who co-authored a study published in Frontiers in Ecology and the Environment said that for the long-term habitation of the planet, biodiversity loss was equally as critical than the challenge of climate change. America’s wildlife is in crisis - one we can reverse, though, if we look to solutions within reach rather than those that are far off. 

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Featuring: Bruce A. Stein, Paula Swedeen , Michelle Nijhuis

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The Cascade PBS Ideas Festival is a full-day event in downtown Seattle, featuring live podcast recordings and studio television tapings from The Atlantic, NPR, CNN, Vox, PBS, Crooked Media, The Gist, Open to Debate, and more. Watch live as journalists, newsmakers, and thought leaders from around the world take on hot topics making news and the biggest issues of our time. Plus, community meetups, speaker meet-and-greets, micro-sessions, food trucks, DJs, and artists.

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