In conjunction with Ohio University's designation of April as Earth Month, Sustainability Coordinator Sonia Marcus takes on faculty members from across the academic spectrum, addressing some of the most controversial issues facing the environment, both locally and globally. These debates showcase the wide diversity of opinions that coexist within the community of environmental advocates.

In today's debate, Marcus and Associate Professor of Civil Engineering Ben Stuart argue the merits of LEED Certification. As executive director of the Institute for Sustainable Energy and the Environment, director of the Biofuels Research Lab, associate director of the Ohio Coal Research Center and a registered professional environmental engineer, Stuart's research centers upon issues related to energy and the environment. In his "Green Engineering" course, Stuart guides students through an exploration of LEED certification by evaluating existing buildings on the Ohio University campus.