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We are in the process of updating this site, and will be adding content throughout the Spring 2010 semester, so check back often.

Doing Your Part

What can you do to mitigate climate change?
Oddly enough, exactly what you are doing, getting educated.

Yes, recycling, yes reducing our dependence of fossil fuels, yes carpooling, but one of the best things you can do to mitigate global warming is to get educated on exactly why this steps are necessary to return our biosphere to balance. The University of Houston offers a number of ways to increase our knowledge about the current climate crisis and what we can do to stop it.

The Environment Club: Formed in 2008, the UH Environment Club is undertaking a host of bold initiatives to reduce the UH footprint and educate our community about how to heal our planet. Join in and help make a difference and learn more at the same time. Check out the website here. www.enviroclubatuh.blogspot.com .

Climate Change and related classes: A number of classes from different disciplines are being offered on the subject of climate change. For more information on the classes, please email the professors.

Fall:
GEOL 1302, Introduction Global Climate Change, Dr. Barry Lefer:  Examines how past climate records and models provide a better understanding of possible future climate changes. Greenhouse gases, solar output, Earth’s orbit, and anthropogenic effects.

Events

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