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Conservation Technology (EARTH SAVING) with Shah Selbe

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Sep 11, 2018
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ANECDOTE

From Rockets to Conservation

  • Shah Selbe worked at Boeing for ten years as a spacecraft propulsion engineer, launching 13 satellites (12 successfully).
  • He transitioned to conservation technology after receiving a National Geographic fellowship.
ANECDOTE

Okavango Wilderness Project

  • The Okavango Wilderness Project uses technology to share real-time data about the Okavango Delta's wildlife.
  • A European Space Agency astronaut tweeted support from the ISS, boosting morale.
INSIGHT

Conservation Technology's Paradox

  • Conservation technology uses technology to address environmental problems often caused by technology.
  • Traditional conservation tech was expensive and limited due to specialized development and limited availability.
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