Support Sciencedebate 2008

It's simple- go here and sign the petition to get our presidential candidates to agree to a topical, in depth debate on science and the issues facing our nation in that realm. It doesn't take long, and it's well worth the effort. The list of people already supporting this debate reads like a Who's Who of American science, but every signature helps.

A listing on the website outlines some subjects that would be included:

The Environment

• » Climate Change
• » Conservation and Species Loss
• » The Future of The Oceans
• » Fresh Water: Drought, Pollution, Ownership
• » Population Growth and Its Effect on Environment
• » Renewable Energy Research

Health and Medicine

• » Global Diseases and Pandemics
• » Stem Cell Research
• » Antibiotic Resistant Bacteria
• » Drug Patents, Generic Drugs
• » The Genome
• » Bioethics

Science and Technology Policy

• » Scientific Innovation and Economic Growth
• » Improving Science Education
• » Space Exploration
• » Preserving Scientific Integrity in Government
• » Energy Policy

Please put your support behind this, and let's make it happen.