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St. Andrews Academics 3 “I do not agree with what you have to say, but I’ll defend to the death your right to say it.” - Voltaire SAGE 400 Making the Difference .loo Little? Too late?: The Implications of Global Warming Matt Stucke SAGE 400 incorporates the growing concerns of global warming and what sndividu- als can do to help minimize the overconsumption of re sources.Below is a sludenl’s response to the growing issues surrounding global warm ing. If you have any ques tions. please contact Larry Schulz or Howard Reichner. Global wanning i$ the observed increase in the average temperature of the Earth’s atmosphere and oceans. This process is nothing new. Our planet has been undergoing natural warming and cooling phases since the beginning of a stable atmosphere. What is new is the rapid rate in which it is warming. The average global temperature has risen about 1 degree Fahrenlieit in the past century. 1 he temperature has never risen so rapidly in the recorded history of the Earth. The flow of water from melting glaciers in Greenland has doubled over the past decade. Most of the increase in temperature is found in the polar caps. The melting of the glaciers at these caps causes the sea to rise and warm. Warmer seas mean stronger storms. The number of category 4 and 5 hurricanes in the past 30 years has almost doubled. Ihe direct coloration between level of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere and surface temperature is clear. The more carbon dioxide there is in the atmosphere the more heat from the sun is trapped by the earth. This process is commonly referred to as the greenhouse effect. It takes carbon dioxide over a century to leave the atmosphere. This means that even after carbondioxideemissions are reduced, the level of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere will remain critical. As a result, little can be done to arrest global warming in the short term. This is not to say that efTorts to reduce carbon dioxide levels are fruitless. These efforts will lesson the intensity of short-term global warming and hasten the day when carbon dioxide levels begin to decrease. The rise of the second Industrial Revolution is correlated with a sharp increase in carbon dioxide in the atmosphere. The second Industrial Revolution began about 1890. With it came the increasing trend of using fossil fuels and deforestation to propel a growing economy. One of the byproducts of fossil fuels is carbon dioxide. Deforestation reduces the potential conversion of carbon dioxide to oxygen. The Industrial Revolution brought with it prosperity on a level never imagined. It also brought with it a dormant threat to civilization and comfort of living. The prosperity of past generations seems to be the downfall of future generations, unless we act decisively and quickly. The damage to the environment by the Industrial Revolution was intensified by economic policy of free market capitalism. Free market capitalism removes all ethics from capitalism. In the free market version all boundaries to trade are to be removed, including environmental. The invisible hand of competing interests is said to produce the best results for all. Often lost in translation is the direct damage being done by removing protective barriers in the name of free trade. Capitalism is not inherently wrong, but its free market incarnation is unsustainable and morally bare. Ultimately, developed countries, are most to blame. Developed countries culture of decadence, over-consumption, and denial has set the tone for developing countries. The rising industries of India and China are adding immense amounts of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere. The level of inaction in addressing carbon emissions in the United States leaves us no room to leverage these developing countries to regulate. The global supremacy of the United States is on a decline. The time to use our power to set a positive example on heavily regulating carbon emissions/funding alternative energy is now. Every individual within developed countries must play their part. Concrete efforts must be made by individuals to consume less. Individuals should consciously focus on what resources are being consumed. Efforts must be put forth to reduce individual and collective environmental footprints. People would be wise to remember that we are a part of the Earth, not the master. It is imperative that we find ways to work symbiotically with the Earth. Wealth without the comfort of a stable living environment is worthless. Most importantly, leaders of developing countries ought to take a stronger stance when dealing with environmentally destructive businesses. Free market capitalism has elevated corporations out of the reach of national regulations. Leaders of the world must take some ofthis power back; amoral corporations inherently need a check and balance. As Americans, I feel it is our obligation to the world to elect a president in 2008 who is truly ready to take on the issue of global warming and the corporations that perpetuate it. Doug Glass in Perspective Dorian Andrews Professor Doug Glass would mean he joined the St. Andrews ggjs grades of 4 or 5) Facility in January 'j'jjjg bejjjg interesting 2006 teaching business to see proves to me classes. Glass has instead of just lecture brought a fresh new j use three ways: flare of teaching to the visual, auditory, and business department, kinesthetic. 1 try to Professor Glass equallycoverallthree.” focuses on the students understanding material Areyouinvolvedwith and being able to the St. Andrews out apply concepts in class side of the class room? projects. The class room «pcA, I go out and atmosphere is not the vvatch the men’s typical class as he has lacrosse team practice, a good sense of humor i get the chance to that makes going to get to know the guys class more enjoyable, better. On Friday Starting the interview I njghts it’s called the walked into Professor movement where we Glasses office and I ^neet at the knight at seen him playing with 9:15pm.” Dr. Glass poker chips. The chips that he enjoys were for a class project hanging out with' the to act as a common students and some currency of money. I times he takes them began the interview as to his place to play he was stacking poker games, eat snacks, chips on his desk, ^nd watch movies. “I ' How have you am also involved with adjusted with coming the golf team aS the into St. Andrews as a system administrator.” new Facility member? bgjng involved “It has been fairly easy, outside college what I have taught for 15 else have you done? years. The adjustment ^vas asked by is a different. I taught Scotland County to at Elon University part become a co-director time. The adjustment is for a grant for distant with the diflFerent system technology, setup of Elon to St. Andrews, class rooms at Is there any particular the high school, St. reason why you decided Andrews, to facilitate to become a teacher training of teachers at the college level? for special needs” “When I was working what are some of as an engineer 1 ended the things you like to up training people ^jo in your spare time? all the time and as a “j ij^e to play golf, result I was given the j^st look at my opportunity to teach at office. I love 60’s Elon. I got my masters antique slot cars. I am in 1997 in Business a fan of NASCAR. AdministraHon.” Bible Study. I like Do you think the to hang out with students have made students and youth.” you feel at home ? jgll me about one St. Andrews students of your proudest are a lot different than achievements Elon; Elon is larger “Teaching my son with about 4400 people. |jow to play golf and 1 The approach at Elon got my pilot license.” is, how would you say (pautes) kids are more closing 1 asked serious than here. I f)j- Glass if he had feel pretty welcome anything he wanted here. With grades as to add He said “My a tether from 1 to 5 I passion is to teach am in 85-100% range, students the truth (Professors grade other about life, god, ethics, professors on a scale of morality, and just 1 to 5 on there teaching, to help them grow.” >t. Andrews at Brunnenburg Ian Burkett Built in the 13"’ century, Braiinenburg Castle sits nestled amongst the grapevines and dwarfed by the Italian Alps just above the city of Merano. Home toThe (-'zra PoundCentre for Literature, Brunnenburg is now the residence of Mary deRachewiltz, daughter of American modem poet Ezra Pound and her family. St. Andrews at Brunnenburg is a program designed for St. Andrews students ’ to live with the deRachewiltz family for a single Fall semester. Brunnenburg Castle in Italy. Pic ture courtesy of Ian Burkett During this semester, students have the opportunity to study The Cantos of Ezra Pound with Mary deRachewiltz, as well as Agro-archaeology (the history of farming) and Christian mytliology with Pound’s grandson Siegfried deRachewiltz. Outside of class, students have the unique opportunity to live and work on the family’s vineyard and farm, harvesting grapes, apples, plums and a variety of other fruits and vegetables. Also, students are strongly encouraged to spend weekends traveling independently and spend several weekends traveling with the group to difTerent cities, including Florence, Venice and Rome. Most recently, St. Andrews sent four seniors and nine juniors under the supervision of the communications and theater arts department chair, Professor Richard Brett. When asked why students should participate in the program. Professor Brett answered, because Bninnenburg is a “rare and relatively dirt cheap opportunity to see Europe”. He also asserted that the Brunnenburg program gives students a “broader perspective of the world we live in,” which ultimately is the goal of a liberal arts college, such as St. Andrews. If you are interested in this unique opportunity to live in Italy, to see the beautiful canals of Venice, the picturesque Italian Alps, and to study with Ezra Pound’s family, while working in their family run vineyard, please contact ProfessorChrisMcDavid.Also, look for Privat, a St. Andrews’ original movie written and filmed in Brunnenburg, which will be screened by the Communications department toward the end of the 2007 spring semester.
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