What Edward Norton Should Know for the UN's Biodiversity Summit

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What Edward Norton Should Know for the UN's Biodiversity Summit
Marielle Anzelone
Co-founder and Executive Director of NYC Wildflower Week
Posted: July 23, 2010 11:20 AM

Marielle Anzelone: What Edward Norton Should Know for the UN's Biodiversity Summit
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Actor Edward Norton is unhappy. He is miffed because although he had starred as The Hulk in an earlier movie, he was not cast as the great green hero in a follow-up film. Cheer up, Ed! You've landed an even greener role: United Nations' Biodiversity Ambassador. As the former botanist for New York City, I know first-hand the importance of biodiversity. In fact, I'll be hosting international diplomats on a tour of New York's nature this fall for the UN's Biodiversity Summit. Since we're going to be colleagues, I'd like to help you prepare for your new role. Here are some things you should know.

Urban nature exists...

Clean air isn't free...

Charismatic megafauna are attention-grabbers...

Plant blindness is real...

Extinction is quiet...

Nature is good for you...