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Summer 2022

Our Pale Blue Dot: Colleges and universities have a large part to play in saving our planet

VOL. 108 NO. 3

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Earth Day, Every Day

How campuses are reducing waste, cutting carbon, and maybe even saving the planet

By Ken Budd

Magazine President's Note

A Unique Position

Higher education’s role in addressing the wicked problem of global climate change

By Lynn Pasquerella

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Magazine Feature

Eaters of Gold

Indigenous stories in an era of planetary grief and hope

By Elizabeth Sumida Huaman

Illustration by Brian Cairns for Eaters of Gold feature.

Magazine Feature

Divested

The campus movement to shun fossil fuels

By Mike De Socio

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Magazine Perspective

Let’s Get Together

Depolarize climate change, on and off campus

By Matt Burgess

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lead photo of children planting vegetables and flowers as they participate in UGArden's Home School Co-op

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(Green) Actions Speak Louder than Words

A rally call for higher ed to step up environmental efforts

By Rachel Perez-Udell

Magazine Perspective

Planetary Stewards

The role of liberal education in preparing students to protect the earth

By Katharina Wabnitz and Carlos A. Faerron Guzmán

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Magazine Advice

Climate Anxiety—It’s Real

How can we cope with fears about the future of our planet and channel them into positive action?

By Linda Yaron Weston

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Magazine Student Voice

A Delicate Balance

Energy justice must be part of efforts to create a more sustainable world

By Tippa C. Chan

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Magazine Reflections

What Is the Role of Higher Education in Responding to Climate Change?

Members of POWER Interfaith gather in April 2022 in Pennsylvania for the Fight for Our Future: Rally for Climate, Care, Jobs, and Justice.

Magazine Research Corner

No Planet B

Students know that it’s A-plus time for higher ed’s efforts to help preserve our earth

Top half of Research Corner first page. Title is "No Planet B"