Wednesday, February 4, 2009

The National Teach-In on Global Warming Solutions

Help Be Part of the Solution

The National Teach-In on Global Warming Solutions

Climate change poses serious challenges for people and natural systems across the planet. Public and private policy decisions about global warming made in the next few years will have impacts lasting for generations. To engage national attention on this critical issue, the Human Biology Department at IU would like to invite you to a National Teach-In on Global Warming Solutions.

WHEN: Febuary 5, 2009 from 9-4pm

WHERE: Georgian Room at the IMU

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BRING YOUR INK CARTRIDGES, CANS, NEWSPAPER, CELL PHONES AND ANY OTHER RECYCLABLES!!

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UPDATED SPEAKER SCHEDULE (as of 2/3/09):

10:00 am - Vicky Meretsky, School of Public and Environmental Affairs
"The Conservation Landscape and Climate Change."

11:00 am - Terry Usrey, School of Public and Environmental Affairs
"The Potential for Renewable Energy in Southern Indiana and Intro to Photovoltaic's."

12:00 pm - Steve Akers, RPS Environmental Operations
"Moving the IU-Bloomington Campus Toward Sustainability."

1:00 pm - Danilo Dragoni, Department of Geography
"The role of a temperate forest in south-central Indiana as a net carbon sink."

1:30 pm - Lisa Sideris, Department of Religious Studies
"Religious and Ethical Responses to Climate Change."

2:00 pm - Heather Reynolds, Department of Biology
"Biofuels: Challenge and Opportunity."

3:30 pm: Open mic on Global Warming