Week 4 - We Launch Our Crucial Conversation Series: The Business of Climate Change and Action
09/12/2019 19:02
Why Business Is Paying Attention to Protecting the Environment (At Least)
Change in United States Awareness - Is It Enough for the US to Commit to Global Environmental Protections?
Additional Assigned Reading and Resources - Always Be Prepped for Possible In-Class Quizzes on Material Covered in Class. Guidance is here on this site.
Read this news article on the environmental bi-partisan effort in Washington - Worth watching this election cycle
Recent news reports highlight a growing interest on the part of companies to address environmental problems their stakeholders (as opposed to shareholders) deem necessary. While there are skeptics who wonder if business will ever change to the extent it must, this news is not unwelcome. Please read this article on how serious sustainers might conintue to influence stakeholders and businesses to get on, and stay on, the path to making profits - but never at the cost of the environmental health upon which we all must depend:
Generating the Will To Mitigate the Effects of Climate Change.docx (16189) - There are many other tools and tactics to keep the ship afloat and headed in the right direction, but this is a start.
Before the Flood: A Scientist discusses the Mitigation Imperative
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Note: Monday M-W start here - Handy Review for M-W-F, who participated in discussions Friday on items below.
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