Dean Abrahamson
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- Voices of Minnesota: Dean Abrahamson on global warming, and Eville Gorham on acid rain
This January edition of Voices of Minnesota features MPR’s Dan Olson interviews with Dean Abrahamson, medical doctor and professor at University of Minnesota, and Eville Gorham, recently retired professor of ecology at University of Minnesota. Abrahamson discusses global warming, and its present and future impact on the Minnesota region. Gorham, who discovered the harmful influence of acid rain, discusses the past and current state of this pollution problem on the global environment.
- Dean Abrahamson on Joseph Rotblat being awarded the Nobel Peace Prize
Dean Abrahamson, professor at the University of Minnesota’s Humphrey Institute, comments on Joseph Rotblat being awarded the Nobel Peace Prize. Rotblat has been a leading critic of nuclear weaponry and argues that scientists should tale responsibility of their inventions.
- Gaylord Nelson environmental speech, followed by Dean Abrahamson discussing Earth Day
Gaylord Nelson, former U.S. senator and founder of Earth Day, speaking at The Woman's Club of Minneapolis. Nelson’s address was on the topic of continued dangers of environmental self-destruction.
- Dean Abrahamson on latest developments in the global warming crisis
Dean Abrahamson, professor of public affairs and director of the Global Environmental Policy Project at the Humphrey Institute, discusses the latest developments in the global warming crisis. Topics include CFCs, debate on average temperature rise, climate patterns, and the future consequences. Abrahamson also answers listener questions.
- Weekend: Dean Abrahamson discusses climate change
On this Weekend program, Dr. Dean Abrahamson, professor of public affairs and director of the Global Environmental Policy Project at the Humphrey Institute, discusses the causes of world climate change and the implications. Topics include the carbon dioxide, changes in climate patterns, and the long-term consequences of global warming. Abrahamson also answers listener questions.
- Copper-nickel development debate
MPR’s Paul Gruchow reports on debate over copper-nickel mining development in northeastern Minnesota. Report includes comments from residents and environmental officials.
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