Swarthmore Creates New Position for Sustainability Director
March 1st, 2013
"This is a very welcome development and a further testament to the College's commitment to addressing the critical issue of climate change," says President Rebecca Chopp.
mtvU to Cover Student-Organized Divestment Event with Daily Gazette Editors
February 20th, 2013
Monika Zaleska '13 (left) and Max Nesterak '13 will report on the event, geared towards students who are working toward fossil fuel divestment in their communities.
Swarthmore Spotlighted for Student Campaign, Efforts on Climate Change
January 18th, 2013
Members of the College administration, faculty, staff, student body, and alumni community are hard at work to achieve environmental sustainability on and off campus.
Listen: The Anthropology of Climate Change
November 26th, 2012
Christiana Figueres '79 is the executive secretary of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change. She is also the founder of the non-profit Center for Sustainable Development of the Americas and received the Hero for the Planet award from National Geographic in 2001.
Students Enjoy Dining Services' Annual Harvest Dinner
November 21st, 2012
The meal, featuring locally sourced food, celebrates sustainable practices and relationships with area farmers. Bonus: a recipe from the evening's menu.
U.N. Climate Chief Christiana Figueres '79 Evaluates Issues on Climate Change
September 28th, 2012
"The easiest thing is to work on energy efficiency in buildings, in transportation, in lighting - that could already be a huge contribution," Figueres says. "And it's painless!"
