BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Sustainability - ECPv6.16.2//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://sustainability.colostate.edu X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Sustainability REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Denver BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:MDT DTSTART:20230312T090000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:MST DTSTART:20231105T080000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:MDT DTSTART:20240310T090000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:MST DTSTART:20241103T080000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:MDT DTSTART:20250309T090000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:MST DTSTART:20251102T080000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:MDT DTSTART:20260308T090000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:MST DTSTART:20261101T080000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:MDT DTSTART:20270314T090000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:MST DTSTART:20271107T080000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260507T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260507T170000 DTSTAMP:20260527T124206 CREATED:20260429T152043Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260429T152043Z UID:15628-1778166000-1778173200@sustainability.colostate.edu SUMMARY:School of Global Environmental Sustainability Spring Open House DESCRIPTION:We are excited to invite you to a special Open House event that celebrates the achievements of the School of Global Environmental Sustainability (SoGES)\, while also looking ahead to the promising future we are building together. \nThere will be remarks beginning at 3:15pm with a highlight of accomplishments\, exciting new directions for the School\, along with insights from other invited guest speakers. \nRefreshments will be provided. \nNo RSVP required\, open to the public URL:https://sustainability.colostate.edu/event/openhouse_spring2026/ LOCATION:Iris and Michael Smith Alumni Center\, 701 W Pitkin\, Fort Collins\, CO\, 80521\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Laura Shaver":MAILTO:laura.shaver@colostate.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260428T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260428T130000 DTSTAMP:20260527T124206 CREATED:20260413T194332Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260420T160525Z UID:15574-1777377600-1777381200@sustainability.colostate.edu SUMMARY:SoGES Community Coffee Hour DESCRIPTION:We’re hosting SoGES Community Coffee Hours/Lunches to create space for conversation and networking among members of our SoGES community (anyone new or SoGES-curious is welcome too). We’ll start with some lightly facilitated discussion on a timely topic related to sustainability to spark discussion\, followed by time to socialize\, catch up\, and meet others. Drop in or out any time during the hour. \nFor our April event: Can pollinators serve as “gateway bugs” for tackling broader conservation issues like habitat restoration and climate adaptation? Coloradoans approve of pollinators more than they approve of the habitats pollinators need – how do we correct that misalignment (and are pollinators themselves the best vehicle? Or are other approaches like water conservation more effective?)? Conversation facilitated by John Mola\, Department of Forest and Rangeland Stewardship. \n  \n\n\n \n \n SoGES Community Coffee RSVP\n RSVP form for SoGES community coffee \n \n Name*\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Email*\n \n Attending?*\n \n \n Yes\n \n \n \n No URL:https://sustainability.colostate.edu/event/soges-community-coffee-hour_4-28-2026/ LOCATION:Johnson Hall room 108\, 950 Libbie Coy Way\, Fort Collins\, CO\, 80523\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sustainability.colostate.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/02/Green-and-White-Nature-Coffee-Quote-Instagram-Post-2.png ORGANIZER;CN="Laura Shaver":MAILTO:laura.shaver@colostate.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260409T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260409T180000 DTSTAMP:20260527T124206 CREATED:20260325T203756Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260401T160838Z UID:15540-1775752200-1775757600@sustainability.colostate.edu SUMMARY:Managing the Planet | People\, Place\, & Planet : The Local Face of Climate Vulnerability DESCRIPTION:Climate change is often talked about in global terms\, rising seas\, shifting temperatures\, and planetary tipping points. But its impacts are felt close to home\, in our neighborhoods\, watersheds\, farms\, and communities. This panel brings together leading scholars in environmental ethics\, climate adaptation\, and social vulnerability to explore what climate change means here\, for the people and places of northern Colorado and beyond. How do local communities bear risks they did little to create? What does a just and meaningful response look like? And what do we owe one another as the climate continues to shift? Join us for an honest\, grounded conversation about the human face of our changing planet.  \nPanelists: \nKaren Bailey\, Assistant Professor\, Department of Environmental Studies\, CU Boulder \nPatricia Romero-Lankao\, Canadian Excellence in Research Chair of the Network for Equity in Sustainability Transitions (CERC NEST)\, University of Toronto Scarborough \nDavid Schlosberg\, Director of the Sydney Environment Institute and Professor of Environmental Politics\, University of Sydney \nKen Shockley\, Professor and Chair\, Department of Philosophy\, CSU \nSarah Walker\, Assistant Professor\, Department of Human Dimensions of Natural Resources\, CSU \nModerator: Dale Lockwood\, Assistant Professor\, Department of Biology and School of Global Environmental Sustainability URL:https://sustainability.colostate.edu/event/managing-the-planet_4-09-2026/ LOCATION:Avogadro’s Number\, 605 S. Mason St.\, Fort Collins\, CO\, 80524\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sustainability.colostate.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/03/PP_MTP_APR2026.png ORGANIZER;CN="Laura Shaver":MAILTO:laura.shaver@colostate.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260406T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260406T170000 DTSTAMP:20260527T124206 CREATED:20260330T173632Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260330T173818Z UID:15546-1775491200-1775494800@sustainability.colostate.edu SUMMARY:Prairie Fortified: Shelterbelts and Conservation in the Great Plains DESCRIPTION:The Sustainable Landscape Collaboratory presents: \nSpeaker Dr. David Vail\, Professor of History\, University of Nebraska at Kearney \nBeginning in the 1930s\, farmers\, ranchers\, and agricultural scientists met informally to discuss designing protective bulwarks against growing environmental disasters. New conservation strategies including planting trees as windbreaks and shelterbelts would come to characterize a farm-based conservation civil defense through a series of climate\, weather\, soil\, disease\, drought\, and pesticide studies conducted in the 1950s and 1960s. These trees of defense represented a significant embrace of alternative agricultural strategies\, moving their efforts from a rescue science to semi-permanent environmental fortifications. \nDiscussant Bill Romme\, professor emeritus of forestry and fire ecology at CSU. \nRSVP at Nicholas.Young@colostate.edu URL:https://sustainability.colostate.edu/event/prairie-fortified-shelterbelts-and-conservation-in-the-great-plains/ LOCATION:NESB B218 – Swift Conference Room\, 1231 East Dr\, Fort Collins\, CO\, 80521\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sustainability.colostate.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/03/Screenshot-2026-03-30-at-11.37.16-AM.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260331 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260402 DTSTAMP:20260527T124206 CREATED:20260311T190827Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260311T190827Z UID:15526-1774915200-1775087999@sustainability.colostate.edu SUMMARY:Colorado Climate Week DESCRIPTION:Colorado Climate Week Schedule \n🪩 Tuesday\, March 31 | 6:30–8:00 PM\nThere is No Planet B – A professional dance performance blending art and environmental activism\, followed by a panel discussion. Tickets are $15. \n🚀 Wednesday\, April 1 | 3:30–5:00 PM\nNew Frontiers: Perspectives to Emerging Climate Innovations – Expert talks and reflection on cutting-edge carbon removal\, solar geoengineering\, and other climate stabilization pathways. FREE \n🍹Wednesday\, April 1 | 5:00–6:00 PM\nCSU Climate & Sustainability Happy Hour – Network with climate professionals\, CSU faculty\, students\, and community leaders. FREE \n🔎Wednesday\, April 1 | 6:00–7:00 PM\nA View from the Sustainability Trenches with Auden Schendler – A lively conversation on false solutions and meaningful climate action from the author of Terrible Beauty. FREE \n  \nView the registration details here \nFull Colorado Climate Calendar here \nColorado Climate Week events hosted by CSU Climate Hub at Spur\, including a dance performance\, panels\, a happy hour and a book talk. \n  URL:https://sustainability.colostate.edu/event/colorado-climate-week/ LOCATION:CSU Spur\, 4777 National Western Dr\, Denver\, CO\, 80216\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sustainability.colostate.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/07/SPUR-climate-hub-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260325T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260325T105000 DTSTAMP:20260527T124206 CREATED:20260311T180138Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260311T185045Z UID:15520-1774432800-1774435800@sustainability.colostate.edu SUMMARY:SoGES Community Coffee Hour DESCRIPTION:We’re hosting SoGES Community Coffee Hours/Lunches to create space for conversation and networking among members of our SoGES community (anyone new or SoGES-curious is welcome too). We’ll start with some lightly facilitated discussion on a timely topic related to sustainability to spark discussion\, followed by time to socialize\, catch up\, and meet others. Drop in or out any time during the hour. \nFor March\, we want to dive into a topic that is on everyone’s mind: the vocabulary and rhetoric of sustainability research right now. Faculty are increasingly navigating questions of whether (and how) to use terms like climate change or justice in grants\, proposals\, and papers. We will have a candid discussion on the strategic tradeoffs of these terms—exploring what we gain or lose with different audiences when we use specific keywords. Joined by Sam Ernst\, Dinaida Egan\, and Hilary Galey. \n  \n\n \n \n SoGES Community Coffee RSVP\n RSVP form for SoGES community coffee \n \n Name*\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Email*\n \n Attending?*\n \n \n Yes\n \n \n \n No URL:https://sustainability.colostate.edu/event/soges-community-coffee-hour_3-25-2026/ LOCATION:Johnson Hall room 108\, 950 Libbie Coy Way\, Fort Collins\, CO\, 80523\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sustainability.colostate.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/02/Green-and-White-Nature-Coffee-Quote-Instagram-Post-2.png ORGANIZER;CN="Laura Shaver":MAILTO:laura.shaver@colostate.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260311T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260311T183000 DTSTAMP:20260527T124206 CREATED:20260225T145815Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260225T165410Z UID:15497-1773248400-1773253800@sustainability.colostate.edu SUMMARY:Managing the Planet | Managing the next outbreak: Mountain Pine Beetles and the Future of Colorado's Forest Communities DESCRIPTION:Managing the next outbreak: Mountain Pine Beetles and the Future of Colorado’s Forest Communities \nThe mountain pine beetle has reshaped millions of acres of Colorado’s forests\, but what does that mean for the communities who live\, work\, and recreate here? \nThis panel brings together experts in tree health and beetle-associated fungi\, forest ecology and management\, statewide forest protection strategy\, and forest insect science to discuss how Colorado can better anticipate and manage future outbreaks. The conversation will explore what drives beetle populations\, how outbreaks intersect with wildfire risk and water resources\, and what coordinated science\, management\, and policy efforts are underway to strengthen forest resilience. \nPanelists: \nMatt McCombs\, State Forester and Director\, Colorado State Forest Service\nJane Stewart\, Associate Professor\, Department of Agricultural Biology\nTony Vorster\, Research Scientist\, Natural Resource Ecology Laboratory\nDan West\, State’s Forest Entomologist\, Colorado State Forest Service \nModerator: Gene Kelly\, SoGES Faculty Research Liaison\, Director of the Agricultural Experiment Station and Associate Dean of Extension URL:https://sustainability.colostate.edu/event/managing-the-planet_3-11-2026/ LOCATION:Avogadro’s Number\, 605 S. Mason St.\, Fort Collins\, CO\, 80524\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sustainability.colostate.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/02/PP_MTP_MAR2026.png ORGANIZER;CN="Laura Shaver":MAILTO:laura.shaver@colostate.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260225T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260225T120000 DTSTAMP:20260527T124206 CREATED:20260202T181351Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260203T184231Z UID:15455-1772017200-1772020800@sustainability.colostate.edu SUMMARY:SoGES Community Coffee Hour DESCRIPTION:We’re hosting SoGES Community Coffee Hours/Lunches to create space for conversation and networking among members of our SoGES community (anyone new or SoGES-curious is welcome too). We’ll start with some lightly facilitated discussion on a timely topic related to sustainability to spark discussion\, followed by time to socialize\, catch up\, and meet others. Drop in or out any time during the hour.\n\nOur first coffee will be focused on the general landscape of U.S. immigration enforcement\, mass detention\, and its wide-ranging impacts on both human and environmental health. Josh Sbicca will lead the first portion by covering his current work on the environmental justice implications of rapidly expanding immigrant detention.\n\n \n \n SoGES Community Coffee RSVP\n RSVP form for SoGES community coffee \n \n Name*\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Email*\n \n Attending?*\n \n \n Yes\n \n \n \n No URL:https://sustainability.colostate.edu/event/soges-community-coffee-hour/ LOCATION:Johnson Hall room 108\, 950 Libbie Coy Way\, Fort Collins\, CO\, 80523\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sustainability.colostate.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/02/Green-and-White-Nature-Coffee-Quote-Instagram-Post-2.png ORGANIZER;CN="Laura Shaver":MAILTO:laura.shaver@colostate.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260223T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260223T143000 DTSTAMP:20260527T124206 CREATED:20260211T162223Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260211T162317Z UID:15469-1771851600-1771857000@sustainability.colostate.edu SUMMARY:Virtual Clean Energy Colloquium DESCRIPTION:The Office of International Programs in conjunction with the Energy Institute and Autonomous University of Yucatán (UADY) is pleased to invite faculty\, staff\, and students to an upcoming online colloquium. \nThis virtual event will feature faculty researchers from CSU and UADY presenting their current work and collaborative perspectives on clean energy\, sustainability\, and related interdisciplinary approaches. The colloquium aims to foster international dialogue\, share innovative research\, and explore opportunities for future collaboration between our institutions. \nThe colloquium is open to all CSU and UADY faculty\, staff\, and students. We encourage you to attend and engage with colleagues from both institutions as we explore global approaches to clean energy challenges. \nPlease feel free to share this invitation with others who may be interested. We hope you will join us for this exciting international exchange. \nFebruary 23rd \n1:00 pm – 2:30 pm MT \nInvite Link https://zoom.us/j/94890405581 URL:https://sustainability.colostate.edu/event/virtual-clean-energy-colloquium/ LOCATION:Zoom ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sustainability.colostate.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/02/Feb-23-Email-Banner76.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260211T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260211T183000 DTSTAMP:20260527T124206 CREATED:20260127T203833Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260129T144655Z UID:15440-1770829200-1770834600@sustainability.colostate.edu SUMMARY:Managing the Planet | Low Snow\, High Stakes: Impacts Across Colorado DESCRIPTION:Low snowfall is no longer an occasional challenge\, it’s a defining issue for Colorado’s economy\, ecosystems\, and water future. This panel brings together experts from CSU to discuss how declining snowpack and accelerating ice loss are reshaping the state. Panelists will offer insights behind changing snow and drought patterns\, the ripple effects on recreation and local economies\, and the growing pressures on water systems that serve communities\, agriculture\, and industry. What does Colorado’s future look like as we adapt to a lower-snow future? \nPanelists: \nJude Bayham\, Associate Professor\, Agricultural and Resource Economics\nAllie Mazurek\, Engagement Climatologist\, Colorado Climate Center\nDan McGrath\, Associate Professor\, Geosciences \nModerator: Gene Kelly\, SoGES Faculty Research Liaison\, Director of the Agricultural Experiment Station and Associate Dean of Extension URL:https://sustainability.colostate.edu/event/managing-the-planet_2-11-2026/ LOCATION:Avogadro’s Number\, 605 S. Mason St.\, Fort Collins\, CO\, 80524\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sustainability.colostate.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/01/Insta_MTP_Feb2026.png ORGANIZER;CN="Laura Shaver":MAILTO:laura.shaver@colostate.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20251211T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20251211T170000 DTSTAMP:20260527T124206 CREATED:20251202T203217Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251202T203217Z UID:15387-1765465200-1765472400@sustainability.colostate.edu SUMMARY:Holiday Open House 2025 DESCRIPTION:Kick off the holiday season with SoGES at our annual Holiday Open House. This event provides an opportunity to catch up with SoGES faculty and friends and learn about opportunities coming up in 2026! URL:https://sustainability.colostate.edu/event/holiday-open-house-2025/ LOCATION:Johnson Hall room 108\, 950 Libbie Coy Way\, Fort Collins\, CO\, 80523\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sustainability.colostate.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/12/HolidayOpenHouse_2025_7.png ORGANIZER;CN="Laura Shaver":MAILTO:laura.shaver@colostate.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20251210T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20251210T130000 DTSTAMP:20260527T124206 CREATED:20251202T203534Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251202T203534Z UID:15389-1765368000-1765371600@sustainability.colostate.edu SUMMARY:Greener Pastures - a webinar on building Colorado's Climate Workforce DESCRIPTION:Please join us for Greener Pastures – \na Webinar on Building Colorado’s Climate Workforce \nWeds\, Dec 10 at noon\nRegister here\nThis virtual event brings together environmental journalist Rae Solomon\, rancher and regenerative land steward Davey Baron\, and skilled trades educator Jim Jones for a dynamic discussion on climate-driven changes in agriculture\, trades\, and rural livelihoods. The panel will explore emerging opportunities\, community needs\, and the skills required to prepare Colorado for a changing future. \nThis conversation is based on a series by the same name Rae reported on for KUNC. The discussion is moderated by CSU’s Lauren Gifford. \nEvent: Greener Pastures: Cultivating Colorado’s Climate Workforce\nFormat: Webinar\nFeaturing: Rae Solomon – Award-winning environmental journalist • Davey Baron – Rancher\, Elk River Livestock • Jim Jones – Director\, Skilled Crafts & Trades\, Colorado Mountain College \nWe hope you’ll join us for this important conversation. Please feel free to share this invitation with colleagues or community partners who may be interested. \nSponsored by the Soil Carbon Solutions Center\, the Dept of Soil and Crop Sciences\, and the School of Global Environmental Sustainability URL:https://sustainability.colostate.edu/event/greener-pastures-a-webinar-on-building-colorados-climate-workforce/ LOCATION:CO ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sustainability.colostate.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/12/image.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20251122T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20251122T210000 DTSTAMP:20260527T124206 CREATED:20251112T153037Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251112T153257Z UID:15369-1763838000-1763845200@sustainability.colostate.edu SUMMARY:There is No Planet B DESCRIPTION:gracegallagherdance presents There is No Planet B — an evening-length dance performance that fuses art with environmental activism. Join the CSU family on 11/21 and 11/22 for a compelling event that will also include guest performances by climate-conscious movement companies\, climate-centered exhibits\, photography\, and an optional panel discussion exploring how art can inspire change—bridging climate literacy\, social impact\, and individual expression. \nWhen: November 21st and 22nd at 7pm\nWhere: University Center for the Arts\nLink for tickets\n\nBackground: \nOriginally developed in CSU’s Dance Repertory and Ensemble/Engagement courses\, There Is No Planet B began as a classroom initiative. Through institutional support\, student leadership\, and artistic collaboration\, it has grown into a fully produced\, public-facing performance\, supported by The Sharon Prize Colorado. \nRooted in education and driven by urgency\, the work is designed not just to be seen—but to spark conversation\, reflection\, and action around climate justice. It was deeply informed by the choreographer’s involvement in CSU’s Climate Across the Curriculum initiative\, which encourages students to view creative practice as a form of environmental inquiry and civic engagement. URL:https://sustainability.colostate.edu/event/there-is-no-planet-b-2/ LOCATION:University Center for the Arts\, 1400 Remington St\, Fort Collins\, CO\, 80524\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sustainability.colostate.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/11/There-is-No-Planet-B-Flyer.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20251121T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20251121T210000 DTSTAMP:20260527T124206 CREATED:20251112T152807Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251112T153212Z UID:15367-1763751600-1763758800@sustainability.colostate.edu SUMMARY:There is No Planet B DESCRIPTION:gracegallagherdance presents There is No Planet B — an evening-length dance performance that fuses art with environmental activism. Join the CSU family on 11/21 and 11/22 for a compelling event that will also include guest performances by climate-conscious movement companies\, climate-centered exhibits\, photography\, and an optional panel discussion exploring how art can inspire change—bridging climate literacy\, social impact\, and individual expression. \nWhen: November 21st and 22nd at 7pm \nWhere: University Center for the Arts\nLink for tickets\nBackground: \nOriginally developed in CSU’s Dance Repertory and Ensemble/Engagement courses\, There Is No Planet B began as a classroom initiative. Through institutional support\, student leadership\, and artistic collaboration\, it has grown into a fully produced\, public-facing performance\, supported by The Sharon Prize Colorado. \nRooted in education and driven by urgency\, the work is designed not just to be seen—but to spark conversation\, reflection\, and action around climate justice. It was deeply informed by the choreographer’s involvement in CSU’s Climate Across the Curriculum initiative\, which encourages students to view creative practice as a form of environmental inquiry and civic engagement. URL:https://sustainability.colostate.edu/event/there-is-no-planet-b/ LOCATION:University Center for the Arts\, 1400 Remington St\, Fort Collins\, CO\, 80524\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sustainability.colostate.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/11/There-is-No-Planet-B-Flyer.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20251112T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20251112T183000 DTSTAMP:20260527T124206 CREATED:20251031T153335Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251031T170526Z UID:15324-1762966800-1762972200@sustainability.colostate.edu SUMMARY:Managing the Planet | Flowing Together: Intersections of Climate\, Communities\, and Water DESCRIPTION:Water connects us all—through the landscapes we live in\, the policies that guide our use\, and the changing climate that shapes its availability. Experts from environmental science\, engineering\, economics\, and conservation will share insights on how water systems link human and natural communities. Through audience-driven questions\, the conversation will explore topics ranging from water quality and climate extremes to conservation strategies and community resilience—offering diverse perspectives on how science and society can work together for a more sustainable water future. \nPanelists: \nAlice Conovitz\, Water Conservation Analyst\, City of Fort Collins\nFrances Davenport\, Assistant Professor\, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering\nChris Goemans\, Professor\, Agricultural and Resource Economics\nCourtney Massey\, Biologist\, Ducks Unlimited \nModerator: Gene Kelly\, SoGES Faculty Research Liaison\, Director of the Agricultural Experiment Station and Associate Dean of Extension \n  URL:https://sustainability.colostate.edu/event/managing-the-planet_11-12-2025/ LOCATION:Avogadro’s Number\, 605 S. Mason St.\, Fort Collins\, CO\, 80524\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Laura Shaver":MAILTO:laura.shaver@colostate.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20251008T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20251008T183000 DTSTAMP:20260527T124206 CREATED:20250822T174505Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250929T213958Z UID:15166-1759942800-1759948200@sustainability.colostate.edu SUMMARY:Managing the Planet :: AI Impacts on Sustainability DESCRIPTION:Artificial intelligence is shaping industries\, research\, and daily life—but what does it mean for sustainability? The rapid expansion of AI requires enormous energy and water resources\, even as researchers work to make systems more efficient and less resource-intensive. At the same time\, AI applications are transforming human–environment relationships and raising new questions about equity\, adaptation\, and policy. This panel will bring together CSU experts to explore the sustainability impacts of AI—from data center energy use and water demands to broader implications for resource allocation and our changing relationship with the environment. \nPanelists: \nTamee Albrecht\, Department of Ecosystem Science and Sustainability\nClint Carney\, Colorado River Policy Specialist\, Colorado Water Conservation Board\nJames Hale\, Assistant Professor\, Department of Sociology\nSudeep Pasricha\, Professor\, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering \nModerator: Gene Kelly\, SoGES Faculty Research Liaison\, Director of the Agricultural Experiment Station and Associate Dean of Extension URL:https://sustainability.colostate.edu/event/managing-the-planet_10-08-25/ LOCATION:Avogadro’s Number\, 605 S. Mason St.\, Fort Collins\, CO\, 80524\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Laura Shaver":MAILTO:laura.shaver@colostate.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250917T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250917T183000 DTSTAMP:20260527T124206 CREATED:20250822T174308Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250904T184943Z UID:15165-1758128400-1758133800@sustainability.colostate.edu SUMMARY:Managing the Planet :: Chocolate and Sustainability DESCRIPTION:From cacao farms to local shops\, chocolate carries stories of culture\, craft\, and justice. Join us for a panel discussion exploring the intersections of chocolate and sustainability—from the classroom to the community. This panel brings together a faculty member developing a course on chocolate and sustainability\, a local fair-trade bean-to-bar chocolatier\, and a scholar of food justice and social movements. Together\, they will reflect on how something as everyday as chocolate can open up vital conversations about ethics\, equity\, and sustainability. \nPanelists:\nMark Gale\, Department of Biomedical and Chemical Engineering\nTyler Ryan\, Business Owner\, Nuance Chocolate\nJosh Sbicca\, Department of Sociology \nModerated by: \nDale Lockwood\, Assistant Professor\, Departments of Biology and School of Global Environmental Sustainability URL:https://sustainability.colostate.edu/event/managing-the-planet_9-17-2025/ LOCATION:Avogadro’s Number\, 605 S. Mason St.\, Fort Collins\, CO\, 80524\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Laura Shaver":MAILTO:laura.shaver@colostate.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250501T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250501T180000 DTSTAMP:20260527T124206 CREATED:20250326T183149Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250410T221717Z UID:14798-1746115200-1746122400@sustainability.colostate.edu SUMMARY:SoGES/CCI Open House DESCRIPTION:We are excited to invite you to a special Open House event that celebrates the achievements of the School of Global Environmental Sustainability (SoGES)and the CSU Climate Initiative (CCI)\, while also looking ahead to the promising future we are building together. This is a unique opportunity to engage in thoughtful discussions\, share ideas\, and learn more about the exciting directions in which SoGES and CCI are headed. \nThere will be a brief presentation about our future plans beginning at 4:15pm with an opportunity to ask questions and provide feedback immediately following. \nWe’ll also be introducing our exciting new GCRT’s and provide updates on upcoming funding opportunities you won’t want to miss. \nIn addition\, we will take this moment to congratulate and bid farewell to Peter Backlund\, whose dedication and leadership have been instrumental in the shaping of SoGES for over a decade. His retirement marks the end of an era\, but his legacy will continue to inspire the work we do. Join us as we wish him well on his next chapter! \n  \nRefreshments will be served URL:https://sustainability.colostate.edu/event/soges-cci-open-house/ LOCATION:Richardson Design Center\, 522 W Lake St\, Fort Collins\, CO\, 80523\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Laura Shaver":MAILTO:laura.shaver@colostate.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250430T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250430T183000 DTSTAMP:20260527T124206 CREATED:20250121T203820Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250416T211536Z UID:14463-1746032400-1746037800@sustainability.colostate.edu SUMMARY:Managing the Planet :: Migration: Birds and Blooms DESCRIPTION:Migration- Birds and Blooms \nClimate change is shifting the rhythms of life across the planet. Rising temperatures\, altered rainfall patterns\, and extreme weather are changing when and where species move. For migratory birds and pollinators\, these changes can be life-altering—and sometimes life-threatening. \nBirds rely on seasonal cues to begin their long journeys across continents. But as spring arrives earlier in some regions and food sources bloom out of sync\, many birds are arriving too late to feed or nest. Some are changing their routes or skipping migrations altogether\, disrupting ecosystems that depend on them. \nPollinators—like bees\, butterflies\, and even hummingbirds—are also on the move. As their habitats shift with the climate\, they may leave behind the plants they once pollinated\, breaking ancient relationships that sustain biodiversity and agriculture. Crops and wild plants alike could suffer. \nThis panel explores the delicate timing and interconnectedness of migration and pollination in a changing climate—and what it means for ecosystems\, food security\, and the future of life on Earth. \nPanelists:\nLiba Pejchar\, Professor\, Fish\, Wildlife\, and Conservation Biology\nJohn Mola\, Assistant Professor\, Forest and Rangeland Stewardship\nKristen Ruegg\, Assistant Professor\, Biology \nModerated by: \nDale Lockwood\, Assistant Professor\, Departments of Biology and School of Global Environmental Sustainability \n  URL:https://sustainability.colostate.edu/event/managing-the-planet_4-16-2025/ LOCATION:Avogadro’s Number\, 605 S. Mason St.\, Fort Collins\, CO\, 80524\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sustainability.colostate.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/01/PP_MTP-APR25.png ORGANIZER;CN="Laura Shaver":MAILTO:laura.shaver@colostate.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250417T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250417T170000 DTSTAMP:20260527T124206 CREATED:20250219T185155Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250410T214434Z UID:14606-1744905600-1744909200@sustainability.colostate.edu SUMMARY:CCI Climate Talk :: Dairy production\, air quality\, and climate change DESCRIPTION:What can cows and birds teach us about climate and health? In this Climate Talk\, the panelists reimagine environmental health through a multi-species lens\, using data from animals as sentinels to understand how climate-related air quality changes affect human and ecosystem well-being. Moving beyond traditional\, human-centered approaches\, this talk highlights innovative ways to monitor environmental change and design more responsive\, equitable public health strategies. \nPanelists: \nSheryl Magzamen\, Professor\, Environmental and Radiological Health Sciences\nColleen Duncan\, Professor\, Microbiology\, Immunology\, and Pathology\nShantanu Jathar\, Associate Professor\, Mechanical Engineering\nWhitney Pennington\, Program Coordinator\, Environmental and Radiological Health Sciences \n  \nJoin on Teams URL:https://sustainability.colostate.edu/event/cci-climate-talk_04-17-2025/ LOCATION:Warner College of Natural Resources\, 400 University Ave\, Fort Collins\, CO ORGANIZER;CN="Laura Shaver":MAILTO:laura.shaver@colostate.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250409T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250409T190000 DTSTAMP:20260527T124206 CREATED:20250306T175524Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250326T153111Z UID:14655-1744218000-1744225200@sustainability.colostate.edu SUMMARY:Legion 44 film screening and panel DESCRIPTION:Legion 44 – can we remove carbon with rocks\, algae\, or water? \nBe transported across the globe to multiple startup companies developing technologies and methods to capture and sequester carbon at scale. View more information and the trailer here. \nCarbon capture panel after the film:\nLauren Gifford\, Associate Director\, CSU Soil Carbon Solutions Center\, Nature-based carbon removal & policy expert \nJoe Huyett\, research associate in the REACH CoLab where he collaborates with Dr. Todd Bandhauer to develop and scale high-impact technologies for decarbonization \nAshleigh Ross\, Former Deputy Director of Carbon Management Technologies in the US Department of Energy’s (DOE’s) Office of Fossil Energy and Carbon Management \nNo ticket required : Free to attend : Open to the public \nCo-sponsored with the Energy Institute \nSoil Carbon Solutions Center \nCSU Climate Initiative URL:https://sustainability.colostate.edu/event/legion-44-film-screening-and-panel/ LOCATION:Lory Student Center- Theater\, 1101 Center Avenue Mall\, Fort Collins\, CO\, 80521\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250403T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250403T170000 DTSTAMP:20260527T124206 CREATED:20250219T185104Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250328T135151Z UID:14604-1743696000-1743699600@sustainability.colostate.edu SUMMARY:CCI Climate talk :: Closing the Loop: Circular Economy Solutions for Climate Action DESCRIPTION:Virtual option now available via this link! \nJoin us for this inspiring talk on Circular Economy (CE) solutions— a model that highlights the importance of reusing and recycling resources to reduce waste and foster sustainability systems. \nHear from experts sharing insights on the impact of the Circular Economy on climate action. Get inspired by novel approaches and success stories that highlight the potential of CE frameworks in cultivating a low-carbon economy. \nFeaturing talks from: \nSonali Diddi\, Associate Professor\, Department of Design and Merchandising \nEugene Kelly\, Department of Soil and Crop Sciences \n  URL:https://sustainability.colostate.edu/event/cci-climate-talk_04-03-2025/ LOCATION:Michael Smith Natural Resources\, Room 142\, 456 University Ave\, Fort Collins\, CO\, 80521\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Laura Shaver":MAILTO:laura.shaver@colostate.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250401T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250401T130000 DTSTAMP:20260527T124206 CREATED:20250318T143920Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250318T143920Z UID:14757-1743508800-1743512400@sustainability.colostate.edu SUMMARY:Climate Across the Curriculum: Virtual Showcase DESCRIPTION:Join us on April 1\, 2024\, from 12–1 PM MT on Zoom for the Climate Across the Curriculum Virtual Showcase\, hosted by the School of Global Environmental Sustainability and the Colorado State University Climate Initiative. \nThis session is designed for instructors interested in integrating climate change research and education into undergraduate courses. You’ll gain insights into the overall program\, the application process\, and hear from part participants’ experiences. \nWe are currently accepting applications from instructors both inside and outside of CSU for our next training\, which will take place August 12–14\, 2025\, in Fort Collins\, Colorado. If you’re considering applying\, this showcase is a great opportunity to learn more about what we’re looking for in applicants and how the program can benefit your teaching. \nThe session will be recorded. \n  \nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://zoom.us/j/95333083109 \nMeeting ID: 953 3308 3109 URL:https://sustainability.colostate.edu/event/climate-across-the-curriculum-virtual-showcase/ LOCATION:Zoom ORGANIZER;CN="Laura Shaver":MAILTO:laura.shaver@colostate.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250331T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250331T180000 DTSTAMP:20260527T124206 CREATED:20250327T172223Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250327T172223Z UID:14801-1743436800-1743444000@sustainability.colostate.edu SUMMARY:Can we eat our way out of the climate crisis? The Blue Plate Book Event DESCRIPTION:Join CSU Professor Emeritus and former director of the CSU Creative Writing Program John Calderazzo\, in conversation about The Blue Plate: A Food Lover’s Guide to Climate Chaos with author Mark Easter. \nA book signing will follow\, and proceeds from book sales will go to support the Natural Resource Ecology Lab (NREL). URL:https://sustainability.colostate.edu/event/can-we-eat-our-way-out-of-the-climate-crisis-the-blue-plate-book-event/ LOCATION:CSU Alumni Center\, 701 W Pitkin St\, Fort Collins\, CO\, 80523 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sustainability.colostate.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/03/TheBluePlateCover.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250327T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250327T193000 DTSTAMP:20260527T124206 CREATED:20250310T135814Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250310T135814Z UID:14699-1743096600-1743103800@sustainability.colostate.edu SUMMARY:ASCSU Sustainability Community Roundtable DESCRIPTION:The Associated Students of CSU present: \nSustainability Community Roundtable  \nEngage in discussion with sustainability leaders and advocates from the Fort Collins community. \nRSVP here \nPlant-based menu with vegan options! \nfor more info or questions reach out to ascsu_environmental_affairs@colostate.edu \n  \n  URL:https://sustainability.colostate.edu/event/ascsu-sustainability-community-roundtable/ LOCATION:Lory Student Center – Longs Peak Room\, 1101 Center Ave Mall\, Fort Collins\, CO\, 80521\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Student Sustainability Center":MAILTO:soges_student_sustainability_center_director@Mail.colostate.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250318T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250318T190000 DTSTAMP:20260527T124206 CREATED:20250310T140146Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250310T140146Z UID:14703-1742319000-1742324400@sustainability.colostate.edu SUMMARY:Writing Your Own Story: Diego Tovar's Journey to Authorship DESCRIPTION:CSU Alumni Association is hosting a virtual live webinar on March 18th with Diego Tovar\, and alum from CSU from the class of 2022\, on his journey to being a self-published author! In the event\, Writing Your Own Story\, Diego will share how he made his dream of being a published author a reality. A little bit about Diego: \n\nDiego graduated from CSU in 2022 with his Bachelor of Science in Ecosystem Science & Sustainability from the Warner College of Natural Resources.\nDiego is passionate about the environment and all of his books have environmental-related themes. He writes sci-fi and cli-fi (climate fiction) novels.\nDiego has worked on environmental policy in Congress\, with the White House\, the EPA\, the Navajo Nation Government\, and now works for an Environmental NGO in Washington\, DC.\nHis published titles include The Ascendants: Empire of Ruin\, The Red Siege\, Tell it to the Tombs\, The Wrath That Waits\, & The Man on the Ring trilogy.\nHis opinion pieces have also been published in The Washington Post and the Austin-American Statesman.\n\nDiego is awesome\, and I can’t wait for alumni\, staff\, and students to meet him. His talk would be very applicable to anyone who shares his interests and passions\, students interested in the legal sector\, those interested in writing and authorship\, and more! There will be a Q&A after Deigo shares his story and advice to aspiring authors. I’m hoping you’d be willing to share this opportunity with your students or teams! \nRegister for Writing Your Own Story: Diego Tovar’s Journey to Authorship HERE! URL:https://sustainability.colostate.edu/event/writing-your-own-story-diego-tovars-journey-to-authorship/ LOCATION:Zoom END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250310 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250313 DTSTAMP:20260527T124206 CREATED:20250121T204352Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250121T213439Z UID:14465-1741564800-1741823999@sustainability.colostate.edu SUMMARY:2025 International Symposium DESCRIPTION:2025 CSU International Symposium\nThe Office of International Programs at Colorado State University is pleased to announce the 6th annual International Symposium will be held March 10-12\, 2025. All sessions and speakers will be both in person in the Lory Student Center and available virtually via Zoom. \nThe International Symposium celebrates the diverse global contributions of Colorado State University in areas such as teaching and learning\, scholarship\, and community engagement. We invite CSU students\, faculty\, and staff to join us in exploring a broad spectrum of international themes\, including (but not limited to) education\, One Health\, technology\, music\, art\, social and environmental issues\, culture\, and politics. \nA special session scheduled for March 12 will be dedicated to Diana Wall featuring colleagues and collaborators throughout her career. \nFor more information about the International Symposium or to request accommodations\, please contact Diana Galliano at Diana.Galliano@colostate.edu. URL:https://sustainability.colostate.edu/event/2025-international-symposium/ LOCATION:Lory Student Center- Ballroom A\, 1101 Center Avenue Mall\, Fort Collins\, CO\, 80521\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250212T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250212T183000 DTSTAMP:20260527T124206 CREATED:20250121T203646Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250205T163550Z UID:14460-1739379600-1739385000@sustainability.colostate.edu SUMMARY:Managing the Planet: Packaging & Sustainability DESCRIPTION:Packaging & Sustainability \nAlmost everything we purchase is packaged in some way\, and often then loaded into a plastic or paper bag for transport between store and home. In the US alone\, we use about 10 billion paper bags\, 100 billion plastic bags and 100 billion cardboard boxes each year. Is producing and using this much packaging environmentally sustainable? Can it be?  Where does all this stuff end up? Is recycling the answer? Join our discussion with experts from CSU. \nPanelists: \nDale Lockwood\, Assistant Professor\, Department of Biology and School of Global Environmental Sustainability\nCaroline Mitchell\, Waste Reduction and Recycling Manager\, City of Fort Collins\nTony Rappe\, Professor\, Department of Chemistry\nSteve Simske\, Professor\, Department of Systems Engineering \nModerator: Gene Kelly\, SoGES Faculty Research Liaison\, Director of the Agricultural Experiment Station and Associate Dean of Extension URL:https://sustainability.colostate.edu/event/managing-the-planet_2-12-2025/ LOCATION:Avogadro’s Number\, 605 S. Mason St.\, Fort Collins\, CO\, 80524\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sustainability.colostate.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/01/FB_MTP_FEB25.png ORGANIZER;CN="Laura Shaver":MAILTO:laura.shaver@colostate.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20241113T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20241113T183000 DTSTAMP:20260527T124206 CREATED:20240905T191457Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241030T152426Z UID:13970-1731517200-1731522600@sustainability.colostate.edu SUMMARY:Managing the Planet: Fostering Community Resilience DESCRIPTION:FOSTERING COMMUNITY RESILIENCE: Adapting to the Impacts of Climate Change \nClimate change impacts every facet of society\, including but not limited to business operations\, public health\, safety\, and transportation. Each community faces its own set of unique climate challenges and must tailor its actions to protect lives\, livelihoods\, lands\, and waters. Join us for this panel bringing together local government with CSU researchers as they discuss ways to foster community resilience to climate change. \nPanelists: \nJacob Castillo\, Chief Sustainability Officer\, City of Fort Collins\nJoel Correia\, Assistant Professor\, Department of Human Dimensions of Natural Resources\nJosie Plaut\, Associate Director\, Institute for the Built Environment\, CSU \nModerator: Gene Kelly\, SoGES Faculty Research Liaison\, Director of the Agricultural Experiment Station and Associate Dean of Extension URL:https://sustainability.colostate.edu/event/managing-the-planet_11-13-2024/ LOCATION:Avogadro’s Number\, 605 S. Mason St.\, Fort Collins\, CO\, 80524\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sustainability.colostate.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/09/TW_MTP_Nov2024.png ORGANIZER;CN="Laura Shaver":MAILTO:laura.shaver@colostate.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20241015T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20241015T180000 DTSTAMP:20260527T124206 CREATED:20240905T192735Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240930T191721Z UID:13977-1729011600-1729015200@sustainability.colostate.edu SUMMARY:Diana H. Wall Memorial Lecture w/ guest speaker Rob Jackson DESCRIPTION:Into the Clear Blue Sky; the Path to Restoring our Atmosphere \nFrom one of the world’s leading climate scientists\, a heart- and mind-changing book that offers a hopeful and attainable vision for restoring the atmosphere and ending the climate crisis. \nClimate change is here. From the millions displaced by the floods in Pakistan to Californian and Canadian towns incinerated by wildfires\, we are experiencing the anguish that climate change causes. Fossil fuels are making the planet unlivable\, and they are deadly. We know that we must cut emissions if we are going to limit the catastrophes\, but is that enough? \nIn Into the Clear Blue Sky\, climate scientist and chair of the Global Carbon Project Rob Jackson explains that we need to redefine our goals. As he argues here\, we shouldn’t only be trying to stabilize the Earth’s temperature at some arbitrary value. Instead\, we can restore the atmosphere itself in a lifetime—and this should be our moral duty. Restoring the atmosphere means reducing the amount of greenhouse gases in the air to pre-industrial levels—starting with super-potent methane—to heal the harm we have done. Emissions must be cut\, first and foremost. But to safeguard a livable planet for future generations\, we must repair the damage we have caused. \nJackson introduces us to the brilliant leaders and innovators behind some of the boldest and game-changing climate solutions under development. When it comes to greenhouse gas mitigation\, our choices matter\, because it is easier to stop emissions from happening than to remove greenhouse gases from the air later. But while mitigation is crucial\, no number of solar panels\, electric cars\, and veggie burgers alone will be enough to halt climate change. Decades of inaction have convinced Jackson that we need to remove greenhouse gases from the air using everything from nature to cutting-edge technologies. \nInto the Clear Blue Sky is a heart- and mind-changing book. Guided by one of the leading scientists in this fight and a deeply gifted storyteller\, we learn why we should all feel hopeful. One way or another\, we will restore the planet together. The question is how\, and how long will it take? \nJoin us for the Diana H. Wall Memorial Lecture with guest speaker Rob Jackson. Rob is the Chair of the Global Carbon Project\, Senior Fellow at Stanford’s Woods Institute for the Environment and Precourt Institute for Energy\, Professor at Stanford University\, and the Chair of the SoGES External Advisory Board. \n  URL:https://sustainability.colostate.edu/event/dhw_robjackson/ LOCATION:Plant Sciences Room C101\, 307 University Ave\, Fort Collins\, CO\, 80524\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sustainability.colostate.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/09/jackson1548272719633.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Laura Shaver":MAILTO:laura.shaver@colostate.edu END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR