Director’s Corner: The Climate Change Conversation: Adapt and Mitigate Director's CornerUpdates

Director’s Corner: The Climate Change Conversation: Adapt and Mitigate

“Climate change: adapting to what we can’t prevent, and preventing what we can’t adapt to.”  Dr. Stephen Schneider, Stanford University “We’re staring down a climate bubble that poses enormous risks to both our environment and economy. The warning signs are clear and growing more urgent as the risks go unchecked. …
Mike Kensler
March 5, 2015
Hungry? Got Bugs? Updates

Hungry? Got Bugs?

Auburn student, Cam Brantley-Rios, has challenged himself to incorporate bugs into his diet for 30 days. Why would he do this? How does this relate to living sustainably? We interviewed Cam to see what he has to say about his 30 Days of Bugs project. Q: What was your original…
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February 20, 2015
Director’s Corner: Business Must Play a Key Role in Creating a Sustainable Future Director's CornerUpdates

Director’s Corner: Business Must Play a Key Role in Creating a Sustainable Future

“In a world of constrained natural capital, social capital, and human capital, optimizing only return on financial capital imprisons business in the shadow of a distant past.” Arie de Gues, Former executive at Royal Dutch Shell  “We’ve reached a tipping point. Our planet and our society are at risk.  Business…
Mike Kensler
February 5, 2015
Our Sustainability Story — The Latest Chapter Updates

Our Sustainability Story — The Latest Chapter

Sustainability efforts at Auburn can be found enhancing all areas of the university's mission: research, instruction, and outreach, and are being implemented throughout the university's operations.  We're pleased to provide this overview of just some of the many efforts underway.  These varied programs, initiatives, and people represent the larger passion and commitment to…
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January 26, 2015