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Carl Pope offers his ideas for saving the planet

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Environmental leader Carl Pope spoke at the Westminster Town Hall Forum, tackling an important question: "Can we save the planet?"

Pope is the former executive director and chairman of the Sierra Club and co-author of "Climate of Hope: How Cities, Business, and Citizens Can Save the Planet."

Pope spoke Sept. 19, 2017, at the Westminster Presbyterian Church in downtown Minneapolis.

To listen to his speech, click the audio player above.

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