The last public message recorded by Sir Arthur C Clarke

This was the final public message recorded by the late Sir Arthur C Clarke, which closed the global launch of the International Year of Planet Earth, at UNESCO Headquarters in Paris on 13 February 2008. In his unique style, Sir Arthur connects the local with global, and traces the influence of space exploration on the global environmental movement. He ends calling for humanity to listen to the planet's distress call, and respond with knowledge, understanding and imagination.

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• Space
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• Climate

[paanpa]

I still can't believe he passed away. He was kind of a father figure to me that I never had in my own life, from my early teens to this day, and always will be!

I remember writing him fan mail in 2001, and he even sent a letter back to me with so kind words. He was truly a great man.

I may be a sentimental fool, but I just can't help but cry when watching this and listening to his fragile voice.

[pederad]

Rest in Peace, Mr. Clarke

[focl2003]

You have really moved me, I miss him too. 

[focl2003]

Thank you very much

[sleehlove]

One of the greatest man in our centuary...i remenber to watch the tv serie the mysterious world of Arthur C Clarke and i became his fan!

[FireOFK]

R.I.P amazing guy!

[PsychoAnnalist]

The Collected Short Stories, absolutely essential

[SPAnsw]

"The International Year of Planet Earth is being observed as a crucial junction in our relationship to the planet. There are now clear signs that our growing numbers, and our many activities, are impacting the earth's natural systems, causing planetary stress (1:22)." The great man saw it. We ignore him at our peril.

[12ock]

u got that right climate change!!!

[LeLimeLine]

Your favorite five Arthur C. Clarke novels?

[LeLimeLine]

Samesies.