G20 leaders reach climate agreement, set carbon neutral goal for 'around mid-century’

Christmas is a time many people concentrate not just on celebrating with loved ones but also on giving back to our communities and societies. The idea of giving is intrinsic to the Christmas spirit. Charities aim to benefit from this festive goodwill by highlighting ways we can help those in need. It’s a great time to focus on doing good in the world. It’s also a great time to think more about how we do the most good, not just locally, but on a global scale.

John McCain, Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton all promise bold action on climate change. All have endorsed a form of cap-and-trade system that would severely limit future carbon emissions. The Democratic Congress is champing at the bit to act. So too is the Climate Action Partnership, a coalition of companies led by General Electric and Duke Energy... WSJ Opinion Journal, JOHN FUND ON THE TRAIL 

ISEEE Distinguished Speaker Series

"Cool It: Effectively Addressing Climate Change," by Bjorn Lomborg, The Skeptical Environmentalist Date: January 26, 2012 | 7:30PM

Speaker(s): Bjorn Lomborg “Cool It: Effectively Addressing Climate Change” Location: MacEwan Hall ballroom (3rd floor), Univeristy of Calgary  Read about the program online