Abess Center Co-Director Prof. Mary Doyle co-editor of recently published book titled Large-Scale Ecosystem Restoration: Five Case Studies from the United States.
The Abess Center's Dr. Kenny Broad co-authors study of Florida public opinion on climate change.
Celebrate Earth Day this year ~ April 22, 2008.
The Global Climate Change and Your Health conference commemorating World Health Day held April 7, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., at the Lois Pope Life Center. Co-sponsored by the Health Foundation of South Florida, conference chair Dr. John Beier organized an extraordinar y line-up of presenters, exciting events, and the screening of the critically acclaimed film One Water. Open to the University and South Florida communities.
Dr. Lawrence Frank, University of British Columbia, spoke on Feb. 28 on "Getting in Shape: A Leaner and Healthier Built Environment."
VP of Shell International E & P and MIT Visiting Scientist, Richard Sears, spoke to University and local community on Feb. 12.
Sears spoke about "Energy Choices, Energy Futures."
Abess Center hosted "Measuring Success: Ecosystem Restoration in the 21st Century" Dec. 6-8, 2007.
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2005 Abess Center Graduate Daniel Mannina part of team nominated for Emmy Award
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Dr. Kenny Broad meets with Latin American political and business leaders to discuss envionmental issues as part of GreenForum in Miami, April 20, 2007.
The Presidential signing of The Talloires Declaration and the American College and University Presidents Climate Commitment. Wednesday, April 18, 12 p.m., University Center Patio
President Shalala signed these documents addressing the fundamental issues
of environmental pollution, natural resource depletion, and climate change.
6th Annual Environmental Ethics Conference: "Living on the Edge"
Focused on ethical considerations in environmental policy, urban design, and community building. Broward Center for the Performing Arts; Friday, March 16, 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m.
Sponsored by the UM Ethics Programs, FAU, the Miami-Dade Commission on Ethics and Public Trust, and the Florida Bioethics Network. Learn more.