FAIRFAX, Va., Sept. 24 -- George Mason University issued the following news release:

From solving climate challenges through research to preparing the next climate leaders, George Mason University is applying science, policy, and innovation to safeguard communities and ecosystems. And that commitment includes developing leadership and talent to produce solutions for our global community.

These interdisciplinary summer programs are helping the next generation of conservationists, environmentalists, and sustainability experts develop the critical skills needed to help build a climate-resilient society and a more resilient future.

In Front Royal, Virginia, the Smithsonian-Mason School of Conservation (SMSC) opened its doors over the summer ...