Launching the Next Generation of Leaders and Solutions: Higher Education’s Role in the Climate Crisis
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Higher education remains an indispensable launchpad for big ideas and cutting edge research - as well as a place for the next generation of leaders to explore their roles in the world. So how can higher education help lead the way in the battle against climate change? What can administrators, faculty and students themselves do to forge a more sustainable path forward?
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