Ithaca College

To kick off the nationwide observance of "Focus the Nation," Ithaca College will host a screening of a live, interactive webcast called "The 2% Solution" on Wednesday, January 30, at 8:00 p.m. in the School of Business room 111. Join Stanford University climate scientist Stephen Schneider, sustainability expert Hunter Lovins, green jobs pioneer Van Jones, and youth climate leaders for a one-hour discussion of global warming solutions. Audience members can even weigh in with cell phone voting.

Produced with the support of the National Wildlife Federation and hosted on Earth Day Network TV, this webcast will be broadcast live from the University of Central Florida in Orlando. Americans understand that global warming is real and here now. They are ready for this serious discussion of how to solve it, and at the same time, revitalize our communities and our economy.

Why the title, "The 2% Solution?" According to climate change experts, to hold global warming to the low end of 3-4° F will require cuts in global warming pollution in the developed countries by more than 80 percent below current levels by 2050. Put another way, we need to cut roughly 2 percent of current emission levels each year for the next 40 years -- we need to create a "2% Solution." The webcast will revolve around the questions: Can we as a nation get on to this path, and cut global warming pollution 2 percent a year for the next decade? If so, what would it take?

This event is free and open to the public.