This article was originally published on National Geographic’s website on October 30, 2017. Washington, D.C., October 30, 2017 Can we conserve half the planet for the survival of all species? Scientists and conservationists at the world’s first Half-Earth Day think we can. Scien
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Leading Conservationists to Gather in Washington, D.C., to Celebrate Planet’s First-Ever Half-Earth Day Inaugural, All-Day Event on Oct. 23 Features Special Guests, Including Eminent Biologist Edward O. Wilson and Legendary Recording Artist Paul Simon Durh