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Higher education institutions have a critical role to play in helping society prepare for the impacts of climate change, but so far have not focused on adaptation sufficiently, according to a new report prepared by the Higher Education Climate Adaptation Committee in support of the America

The U.S. House of Representatives passed a bill last week that, if passed by the Senate and signed by the President, will significantly cut funds to federal climate change education and communication.

Tucson will host a “Spotlight Conversation on Climate Action” as part of an elite group of 10 communities that were selected by ICLEI-Local Governments for Sustainability to be highlighted nationally. This event is part of the National Conversation on Climate Action series of local-level community engagement events taking place nationwide on Earth Day.

(1) Earth Day! Solar-Powered Concert on Hayden Lawn from 10 AM to 2 PM. Live music featuring bands including "Ringleader" will play from 11:30 AM to 1 PM. Free food and items for sale at booths, representing all the environmental groups on campus. State Legislator Edward Ableser, a Democratic member of the Arizona House of Representatives, will speak.

Tour a series of exhibits on how the people, organizations, and companies of our state have shaped the past, present, and future of conservation in Arizona.

Earth Day Phoenix 2009 will bring together thousands of members of the business community to interact with each other and learn from a variety of exhibitors what they can do to reduce waste.