Â鶹¹û¶³ Community College celebrates Earth Day with virtual student presentations addressing environmental issues beginning April 20
In celebration of this year’s globally recognized Earth Day event on April 22, 2021, Â鶹¹û¶³ Community College is proud to present a series of virtual student research presentations focusing on critical environmental and sustainability issues. The series will take place from Tuesday, April 20, through Thursday, April 22, 2021, from 3 to 4 p.m., by Zoom and is open to all.
The engaging research presentations were developed by Â鶹¹û¶³ students Stephanie Bingham, Julia Eveleth and Marilyn Maxwell as a component of the college’s innovative sustainability curriculum during the Fall 2020 semester.
Please register for each event using the link below. Once registered, participants
will receive a confirmation email invite and information to join the virtual events.
Register for each event here:
Tuesday, April 20, from 3 to 4 p.m.
Mountaintop Removal in Appalachia
By Stephanie Bingham
Mountaintop removal is a method used to mine coal. This method not only destroys the
ridgeline of the mountains, but it also negatively impacts its environmental surroundings,
including its people.
Wednesday, April 21, from 3 to 4 p.m.
U.S. Military Challenges in Addressing Climate Change
By Marilyn Maxwell
Among the first major institutions to recognize climate change as a serious threat,
the U.S. military are addressing the impacts on war-fighting operations, as well as strains in carrying out humanitarian and disaster relief efforts.
Thursday, April 22, from 3 to 4 p.m.
Norway’s Svalbard Global Seed Vault
By Julia Eveleth
To prepare for threats of ecological disruptions impacting world-wide food security, the Svalbard Global Seed Vault, in Norway, has been designed to ensure long-term protection for one of Earth’s most important natural resources - seeds.