Media Files from Sustainability http://apps.carleton.edu/campus/sustainability/Shrinkingfootprints/media/ Reason Carleton College, 2009 On May 8, Dale Jamieson returned to Carleton to give a talk on climate change and environmental justice. Jamieson, who was formerly the Henry R. Luce Professor of Human Dimensions of Global Change at Carleton and is now the chair of the Environmental Studies Department at NYU, called climate change the “most complex, profound, and important” environmental justice issue that exists today. Tue, 13 May 2008 11:54:36 -0500 The Global Implications of Climate Change How will human societies be impacted by climate change on a global scale? Watch a discussion the scientific and social implications of warming and the way in which the media presents this critical issue. Panel Discussion led by faculty members Tun Myint, Mike Hemesath, Deborah Gross, and Michael Griffin. Science and Policy Options of Global Warming Watch panelists Will Hollingsworth, Nathan Grawe, and Cam Davidson discuss the science of global warming and the policy options that exist for grappling with the issue. Is there consensus in the scientific community? How can we, as a society, respond to this challenge? Global Warming and Water Scarcity How will global warming impact water? Panelists Gary Wagenbach and Mark Kanazawa discuss the impacts that climate change has upon the hydrologic cycle and patterns of precipitation and the ways in which these changes may impact animal and human communities. Minnesota and Global Warming How can we understand global warming in the context of Minnesota? Watch a discussion of the environmental risks and economic opportunities that global warming presents the state. Panel discussion led by Bruce Anderson, Nancy Braker, and Mark McKone. The Youth Climate Change Movement A presentation focusing on the role of youth in climate change. Student leaders and U.S. Senate candidate Jack Nelson-Pallmeyer talk about the importance of youth involvement in global warming and how students can be active on campus and in the broader community. Mon, 03 Mar 2008 17:15:33 -0600 The Global Implications of Climate Change How will human societies be impacted by climate change on a global scale? Watch a discussion the scientific and social implications of warming and the way in which the media presents this critical issue. Panel Discussion led by faculty members Tun Myint, Mike Hemesath, Deborah Gross, and Michael Griffin. Science and Policy Options of Global Warming Watch panelists Will Hollingsworth, Nathan Grawe, and Cam Davidson discuss the science of global warming and the policy options that exist for grappling with the issue. Is there consensus in the scientific community? How can we, as a society, respond to this challenge? Global Warming and Water Scarcity How will global warming impact water? Panelists Gary Wagenbach and Mark Kanazawa discuss the impacts that climate change has upon the hydrologic cycle and patterns of precipitation and the ways in which these changes may impact animal and human communities. Minnesota and Global Warming How can we understand global warming in the context of Minnesota? Watch a discussion of the environmental risks and economic opportunities that global warming presents the state. Panel discussion led by Bruce Anderson, Nancy Braker, and Mark McKone. The Youth Climate Change Movement A presentation focusing on the role of youth in climate change. Student leaders and U.S. Senate candidate Jack Nelson-Pallmeyer talk about the importance of youth involvement in global warming and how students can be active on campus and in the broader community. Mon, 03 Mar 2008 17:15:33 -0600 The Global Implications of Climate Change How will human societies be impacted by climate change on a global scale? Watch a discussion the scientific and social implications of warming and the way in which the media presents this critical issue. Panel Discussion led by faculty members Tun Myint, Mike Hemesath, Deborah Gross, and Michael Griffin. Science and Policy Options of Global Warming Watch panelists Will Hollingsworth, Nathan Grawe, and Cam Davidson discuss the science of global warming and the policy options that exist for grappling with the issue. Is there consensus in the scientific community? How can we, as a society, respond to this challenge? Global Warming and Water Scarcity How will global warming impact water? Panelists Gary Wagenbach and Mark Kanazawa discuss the impacts that climate change has upon the hydrologic cycle and patterns of precipitation and the ways in which these changes may impact animal and human communities. Minnesota and Global Warming How can we understand global warming in the context of Minnesota? Watch a discussion of the environmental risks and economic opportunities that global warming presents the state. Panel discussion led by Bruce Anderson, Nancy Braker, and Mark McKone. The Youth Climate Change Movement A presentation focusing on the role of youth in climate change. Student leaders and U.S. Senate candidate Jack Nelson-Pallmeyer talk about the importance of youth involvement in global warming and how students can be active on campus and in the broader community. Mon, 03 Mar 2008 17:15:33 -0600 Edith Widder is a biologist, deep-sea explorer, and specialist in bioluminescence (the light chemically produced by many ocean organisms). Her convocation address on “New Technologies to Discover Our World,” combined her expertise in deep-sea research and technological innovation with her commitment to reversing the worldwide trend of degradation to the world's marine environments. In 2005, Widder co-founded the Ocean Research Conservation Association (ORCA), which strives to develop high-tech sensory equipment to evaluate the health and preservation of marine ecosystems. “We are destroying the oceans faster than we can discover what’s in them,” she warns. “A lot of people are totally unaware of what’s going on in our oceans. We need to educate them to avert a crisis, and I’d like to be part of the solution.” Thu, 28 Feb 2008 14:27:54 -0600 Edith Widder is a biologist, deep-sea explorer, and specialist in bioluminescence (the light chemically produced by many ocean organisms). Her convocation address on “New Technologies to Discover Our World,” combined her expertise in deep-sea research and technological innovation with her commitment to reversing the worldwide trend of degradation to the world's marine environments. In 2005, Widder co-founded the Ocean Research Conservation Association (ORCA), which strives to develop high-tech sensory equipment to evaluate the health and preservation of marine ecosystems. “We are destroying the oceans faster than we can discover what’s in them,” she warns. “A lot of people are totally unaware of what’s going on in our oceans. We need to educate them to avert a crisis, and I’d like to be part of the solution.” Thu, 28 Feb 2008 14:27:54 -0600 J. Drake Hamilton, a leader in climate change policymaking and education, present a convocation address titled “Global Warming Solutions and Economic Opportunities.” Hamilton serves as the Science Policy Director for Fresh Energy, a St. Paul-based non-profit organization working to establish energy independence. She is known for her ability to communicate global warming solutions, and for bringing integrity, environmental stewardship, and a courageous passion for progress to her work. Fresh Energy's efforts focus on clean energy, energy efficiency, transportation policy, global warming solutions and energy justice. In an effort to promote a modern, innovative energy system for the 21st century, the organization provides research, advocacy and innovative policy models while engaging citizens to take action on the energy issues. Fri, 15 Feb 2008 10:36:32 -0600 J. Drake Hamilton, a leader in climate change policymaking and education, present a convocation address titled “Global Warming Solutions and Economic Opportunities.” Hamilton serves as the Science Policy Director for Fresh Energy, a St. Paul-based non-profit organization working to establish energy independence. She is known for her ability to communicate global warming solutions, and for bringing integrity, environmental stewardship, and a courageous passion for progress to her work. Fresh Energy's efforts focus on clean energy, energy efficiency, transportation policy, global warming solutions and energy justice. In an effort to promote a modern, innovative energy system for the 21st century, the organization provides research, advocacy and innovative policy models while engaging citizens to take action on the energy issues. Fri, 15 Feb 2008 10:36:32 -0600 Heidi Welsh, ’88, is a research analyst with RiskMetrics, a group that examines corporate policy and performance indicators regarding climate change, the environment, ethics, human rights, and labor.  Most recently Welsh participated in a study assessing more than 1,700 global companies on more than 200 policy and performance indicators. The title of her presentation was “Global Warming and Corporate Responsibility.”  Welsh’s lecture continued the 2007-2008 Climate Change Lecture Series sponsored by the Environmental and Technology Studies program. Mon, 11 Feb 2008 15:09:29 -0600 Anthony Cortese, a national leader in promoting sustainability in higher education, visited Carleton on January 14 and delivered a lecture entitled “Sustainability in Higher Education.”  Cortese is President of Second Nature, a nonprofit group that strives to “make healthy, just, and sustainable action a foundation of all learning and practice in higher education.”  He is also a co-founder of the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (of which Carleton is a member) and a co-director of the American College & University Presidents Climate Commitment (of which President Oden is a signatory).  Thu, 07 Feb 2008 16:56:22 -0600 Ken Tape, '99, has researched the impact of climate change in Alaska, where he uses aerial photography to compare changes in vegetation over the past number of decades. On January 7, he presented a lecture entitled "Arctic Responses to Global Climate Change." In his visit back to Carleton, he also taught a two-week course entitled "Changing Arctic Landscape," offered through the ENTS program. Thu, 07 Feb 2008 16:49:04 -0600 Kerry Emanuel, a meteorologist at MIT, has written a number of books on the subjects of hurricanes and climate change, the most recent of which is What We Know about Climate Change (Boston Review Books).  In his research, Dr. Emanuel has found connections between climate change and increased hurricane intensity. In the wake of Hurricane Katrina, Dr. Emanuel was named to Time Magazine’s list of the 100 most influential people. Dr. Emanuel's presentation was entitled "Global Warming and Hurricanes." Wed, 06 Feb 2008 10:36:57 -0600 A podcast dedicated to all things Carleton.In our third episode, we talk with Carleton student Becky Dernbach '08 about "Campus Energy Wars," a campaign to help students be aware and reduce energy usage on campus. Tue, 29 Jan 2008 16:36:01 -0600 Mark Seeley is a professor in the Department of Soil, Water, and Climate at the University of Minnesota, where he has worked since 1978. He has done weekly commentary for Minnesota Public Radio since 1992. His extension educational programs relate weather/climate impacts to Minnesota agriculture, transportation, energy, tourism, and natural resources, and he has received several awards for his work with the deployment of living snow fences. Seeley edited a successful series of children's books called the Amazing Science Series and recently authored The Minnesota Weather Almanac, a 200-year history of Minnesota weather. The title of his presentation was "Climate Change in Minnesota: Evidence and Implications." Tue, 15 Jan 2008 10:00:16 -0600 Mark Seeley is a professor in the Department of Soil, Water, and Climate at the University of Minnesota, where he has worked since 1978. He has done weekly commentary for Minnesota Public Radio since 1992. His extension educational programs relate weather/climate impacts to Minnesota agriculture, transportation, energy, tourism, and natural resources, and he has received several awards for his work with the deployment of living snow fences. Seeley edited a successful series of children's books called the Amazing Science Series and recently authored The Minnesota Weather Almanac, a 200-year history of Minnesota weather. The title of his presentation was "Climate Change in Minnesota: Evidence and Implications." Tue, 15 Jan 2008 10:00:16 -0600 "Contaminated Without Consent: How Exposure to Chemical Pollutants in Air, Food and Water Violates Human Rights." Ecologist, poet and cancer survivor, Sandra Steingraber is recognized internationally as an expert on environmental links to cancer. Her highly acclaimed book, "Living Downstream: An Ecologist Looks at Cancer and the Environment," is a personal and scientific exploration of how toxic chemicals contribute to rising cancer rates in various communities, and won her praise as "the new Rachel Carson." Steingraber offers insights into green architecture, campus sustainability, and the future of food in a world short of oil. Wed, 31 Jan 2007 16:54:45 -0600 Multi-class panel discussion, Reunion 2006: "Our Energy Future," coordinated by Jonathan Eisenthal '86, with panelists Ty Priest '86, Christopher T. Payne '91, Sarah Johnson '01, and Rolf Nordstrom '86. Moderated by Professor Norm Vig '61. Fri, 23 Jun 2006 16:13:52 -0500 Author of the national bestsellers, "Fast Food Nation" and "Reefer Madness," Eric Schlosser investigates hidden realms of American business and culture and their far-reaching effects on our lives. He challenges people to think about critical and often overlooked issues, including food safety, workers' rights, the war on drugs, our prison system, and marketing to children. In "Fast Food Nation," Schlosser uncovers the inner workings of the fast food industry, from the appalling working conditions in American meat-packing plants to the "flavor industry" along the New Jersey Turnpike that gives fast food its taste. Depicting the tremendous growth and success of the industry, Schlosser reveals how fast food has been a revolutionary force in American life, transforming our diet as well as our economy, workforce and popular culture. The title of his presentation is "Fast Food Nation: The Dark Side of the All-American Meal." Mon, 15 May 2006 15:43:12 -0500