You don't have to have Super Powers to save the world. You just need information and dedication. That was the message given to students during the National Teach-In on Global Warming held Feb. 5 at Laney College. "You've heard about global warming and climate change, but not you're going to hear some of the details," said Geography Professor Mark Rauzon; organizer of Laney's teach-in. Laney joined millions of people, including 67 California schools-eighteen of which were community colleges-who participated in a dialogue to save the impoverished planet. Global warming is the increase in the Earth's temperature. While there are natural causes, the heating of the globe has increased due to human activity. Laney's teach-in began with a web cast with messages from national leaders in the fight against global warming, including a welcome from U.S. Senator Barbara Boxer (D-CA), chair of the Senate Environmental Committee. "Unless we act, we face rising s...
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