Summary

“Universities on Fire” by Johns Hopkins University Press examines the multifaceted impact of climate change on higher education. The book investigates potential campus transformations, including building design, energy generation, landscaping, food service, and transportation. It explores the implications for academic research and teaching, assesses campus-community relations amidst escalating climate crises, and considers the evolving role of universities in a world reevaluating civilization’s operations and purpose. Finally, it addresses how academic planning should adapt to varying climate projections—both optimistic and pessimistic.

Title

Universities on Fire – Higher Education in the Climate Crisis

Description

Universities on Fire – Higher Education in the Climate Crisis

Keywords

climate, universities, education, campus, change, press, fire, might, crisis, interviews, appearances, reviews, speaking, media, activism, does, hopkins

NS Lookup

A 165.227.180.20

Dates

Created 2026-02-14

Updated 2026-02-14

Summarized 2026-03-01