Student Organizations

Focus The Nation: Global Warming Solutions for America

Wednesday, January 30

7-8:30 pm 2% Solution Webcast (Olin 149)

A national, interactive webcast, airing live and featuring Hunter Lovins, Van Jones, and Stephen Schneider. Engage in this national discussion of global warming solutions.

Thursday, January 31

In addition to the events listed below, there will be activities and presentations going on throughout the day in Sayles-Hill. Additionally, a representative will be in front of Sayles during common time to unveil the newest member of the Carleton vehicle fleet.

10-11 am The Global Implications of Climate Change (Olin 141)

How will human societies be impacted by climate change on a global scale? Come discuss 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.

11-noon Science and Policy Options of Global Warming (Olin 141)

Come 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? Panel Discussion led by faculty members Will Hollingsworth, Nathan Grawe, and Cam Davidson.

noon-1 pm Does class inform reactions to climate change? (216 College)

Join TRIO from 12-1 for an informal discussion of how you think class affects the way people think about climate change. Lunch will be served. TRIO house, 216 College Street. Hope to see you there!

2-3 pm Global Warming and Water Scarcity (Olin 141)

How will global warming impact water? 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. Panel discussion led by faculty members Gary Wagenbach, Mary Savina, and Mark Kanazawa.

3-4 pm Minnesota and Global Warming (Olin 141)

How can we understand global warming in the context of Minnesota? Come discuss the environmental risks and economic opportunities that global warming presents the state. Panel discussion led by Bruce Anderson, Nancy Braker, and Mark McKone.

5:30 pm The Youth Climate Change Movement (Goodhue Superlounge)

Listen to a number of student leaders and U.S. Senate candidate Jack Nelson-Pallmeyer (DFL) speak about the importance of youth involvement in the fight against global warming and how students can be active on campus and in the broader community. Dinner will be provided.

8:00 pm Focus The Nation Benefit Concert (The Cave)

Come to the Cave and rock out with the Accidentals, Exit 69, Aaron Kaufman and Someone Still Loves You Boris Yeltsin. Donations will benefit the Louisiana Environmental Action Network, an organization that works with citizen groups to advocate for environmental protection and justice in the gulf coast region.