Viewpoints on Sustainability from Second Nature

Institutionalizing Sustainability
Why Public Reporting Matters
The Ultimate Stakes: Climate Change and the Fate of Civilization


Institutionalizing Sustainability
Creating a healthy, just, and sustainable society must be central to the core purpose of any organization in the 21st century. In the case of colleges and universities that means educating students and creating new knowledge through research, as well as modeling sustainability in operations and promoting sustainability through community engagement.
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Why Public Reporting Matters
Setting goals, tracking progress and reporting results are standard business practices for any organization, business or initiative — and sustainability efforts in higher education are no exception. Public reporting on progress towards sustainability is a key driver for long-term success, and provides several benefits.
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The Ultimate Stakes: Climate Change and the Fate of Civilization
Even for scientists, the challenge of global warming can be mind-boggling and complex, but the bottom line is both simple and clear. The change is already under way and hitting harder and faster than expected. And what is ultimately at stake is the human way of life we call civilization.
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