Arkansas University: Global Warming
University of Arkansas to Participate in National Teach in on Global Warming - 01/28/08
The University of Arkansas will participate in Focus the Nation's Teach-in on Global Warming. On Wednesday, Jan. 30, and Thursday, Jan. 31, more than 1,000 educational institutions will focus on global warming in an effort to educate young people about the pressing need for changes to sustain the planet and to outline actions people can take now to reduce the effects of global warming.
"Global warming due to greenhouse gas emissions is the über-ubiquitous issue of our times," said Nick Brown, the university's executive assistant for sustainability. "It influences and is influenced by business practices, technological choices, our philosophical relationship to the planet and personal habits. Our management of this single issue, more than any other, will define the quality of life for our descendants. Participation in Focus the Nation's Teach-in is one of many steps that the university will take in the coming year to address this issue."
To celebrate the event, some faculty members will highlight the importance of energy use, greenhouse gas emissions and global warming during their classroom meetings on Jan. 30 and 31. They will explain how their disciplines relate to natural resources and environmental conservation, and how students can have a positive effect on the environment.
Throughout the week, faculty members will encourage students to write papers, make presentations and discuss environmental conservation and global warming.
