Synopsis
Addresses the question of how to assess the risks and benefits of scientific advance through three topics: climate change, genetic engineering and toxic chemicals. It advises a cautious approach in applying scientific knowledge as we try to improve the world around us.
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About the Author
Jonathon Porritt, CBE, is cofounder and program director of Forum for the Future. A leading adviser to business and industry, he was appointed by Tony Blair as chair of the new UK Sustainable Development Commission. He is codirector of The Prince of Wales's Business and Environment Program, as well as a board member of the South West Regional Development Agency in the UK. Porrit was named Green Personality of the Year for 2008.
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