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Heard the new buzz word on campus? Last week, The President’s Peace Commission hosted a program dedicated to the issue of sustainability. On November 18, the Lin Great Speakers Series will return to environmental concerns, with renowned speaker David Orr’s lecture, “The Changing Climate of U.S. Politics.” International Education Week, scheduled for the same week (November 16-21), focuses on a similar theme, “We Have Only One Earth: An Environmental Challenge,” with related exhibits and presentations.
Swing by the Blume Library to dig deeper into the issues! Our new sustainability display gives you a taste of the resources available on campus. From films to government documents, newly-released books on the hottest topics in the field and even e-books that you can access from your own laptop at home, you’re guaranteed to pick up a few interesting facts. Maybe even find a topic for that research paper on your “to-do” list…
The display also includes some tips for how you can take action toward a sustainable future and online resources to guide your plan. Check out the Carbon Footprint site to calculate how much carbon dioxide your everyday activities account for, and then learn how you can reduce your carbon footprint with simple changes, like defrosting your refrigerator or turning off your DVD player.
Among state resources, Texas Campaign for the Environment offers voting records and environmental reports, quirky videos, and contact information for similar organizations. At the local level, Build San Antonio Green connects you with green builders and designers, provides a “green map” of San Antonio, and keeps you updated with an events calendar. [photo courtesy of http://www.solarsanantonio.org/]
Swing by the Blume Library to dig deeper into the issues! Our new sustainability display gives you a taste of the resources available on campus. From films to government documents, newly-released books on the hottest topics in the field and even e-books that you can access from your own laptop at home, you’re guaranteed to pick up a few interesting facts. Maybe even find a topic for that research paper on your “to-do” list…
The display also includes some tips for how you can take action toward a sustainable future and online resources to guide your plan. Check out the Carbon Footprint site to calculate how much carbon dioxide your everyday activities account for, and then learn how you can reduce your carbon footprint with simple changes, like defrosting your refrigerator or turning off your DVD player.
Among state resources, Texas Campaign for the Environment offers voting records and environmental reports, quirky videos, and contact information for similar organizations. At the local level, Build San Antonio Green connects you with green builders and designers, provides a “green map” of San Antonio, and keeps you updated with an events calendar. [photo courtesy of http://www.solarsanantonio.org/]
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