After Blizzard Closes Campus, Harvard Spends $800,000 to Combat ‘Global Warming’

Harvard announced this morning it was funding seven of its affiliates for their “projects focusing on climate change” while also encouraging students to “prioritize academics over extracurricular commitments” after the school cancelled three days of classes in the past three weeks because of snow.

“Harvard has the capacity and responsibility to address the challenge of climate change boldly and with conviction,” a university statement said. “Shaping a more sustainable future, both on and off our campus, will depend on the insights of our scientists and engineers, as well as our experts across a wide range of disciplines.”

But in contrast, Harvard is also concerned the unprecedented number of snow days so far this semester is making it “difficult for students to stay focused on their academics.”

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