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To make the series the most challenging and credible study there has ever been on the state of the planet, David Attenborough and the State of the Planet team worked with the world's leading experts in biodiversity.

Here they answer some of the questions put to them during the making of the series.

You will need Realplayer for the video clips which you can download for free here. Follow the links for the basic Realplayer 8.

Q:Why are we facing environmental problems?
A:Listen to the answer from Professor Sir Robert May.
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Q:Morally, do we need to save nature?
A:Listen to the answer from Professor Edward Wilson.
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Q:What is sustainable development?
A:Listen to the answer from Professor John Lawton.
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Q:Should we be worried about the next 100 years?
A:Listen to the answer from Professor Jared Diamond.
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Q:Are you an optimist about the future?
A:Listen to the answer from Dr. Amanda Vincent.
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Q:When there is so much poverty, why should people care about wildlife?
A:Listen to the answer from Dr. Richard Leakey.
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Q:Is there much hope for the future?
A:Listen to the answer from Dr. Walter Lusigi.
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Q:Can individual people make a difference?
A:Listen to the answer from Professor Jared Diamond.
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Find out how to become more aware, get actively involved and tips to save energy, the environment and your pocket at the same time.

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