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...other ways, though, Etown feels like a throwback to a time when musicians played with a social conscience and music could effect political change. But what's clear is that show's gradual success mirrors the growth of environmental thinking nationally in the U.S. - a process that might reach a peak at the Democratic Convention, where energy and the environment will be higher on the political agenda than ever before. Ultimately, whether or not delegates offset their carbon emissions or bike around Denver in the August heat will matter less than whether 2008 marks the moment that environmentalism truly enters...
...schools, like Middlebury in Vermont, trays were simply removed, and administrators let the grumbling subside. But at most other colleges, the movement has been grounded in community discussion on sustainability concepts - so students and faculty are on board with the idea. Says Chris Stemen, senior director of sustainability and environmental stewardship at Aramark: "Part of why you're [at college] is for the learning environment - new mindset, new habits, new ideas...
Why does that matter? If you believe that climate change is will be one of the greatest challenges facing the U.S. and the world for the foreseeable future, you know that we'll need engineers, scientists and even politicians versed in sustainability. That means American colleges need to educate and...
...report notes that few universities offer interdisciplinary programs for environmental studies - a key failure, because the environment touches on everything from politics to the economy to straight science. Not every student needs to major in sustainability studies, but every student should have some familiarity with the basics of global warming and renewable energy. The good news is that new educational curriculums may be on the horizon - on Aug. 14, President George W. Bush signed legislation that will offer grants to colleges and universities looking to expand sustainability studies...
NBC does its part for China's environment with air-conditioned outdoor studios