David W. Orr

Paul Sears Distinguished Professor of Environmental Studies and Politics, Oberlin College and James Marsh Professor at Large, University of Vermont

Brennan Guth Memorial Lecture

"Down to the Wire:  Confronting Climate Collapse"

8:00 P.M.
Wednesday, 18 November 2009
University Center Ballroom

Inspired in his youth by Rachel Carson's Silent Spring, Professor Orr is best known for his pioneering campaign to promote environmental literacy in higher education and his recent work on ecological building design.  His latest book, Down to the Wire: Confronting Climate Collapse, is an eloquent assessment of climate destabilization and an urgent call to action.

In addition, Dr. Orr will also be giving a seminar titled "Designing Post-Carbon Cities:  The Oberlin Project" from 3:10-4:30 p.m. in Gallagher Business Building 123.

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