We can't wait for someone else to address climate change The Rothko Chapel convenes interdisciplinary, interfaith summit on causes, commitments to sustainability David Leslie Feb. 28, 2019 Comments 2 1of2What are the causes of climate change, and what are the commitments we must make, as individuals and a community, to move to a carbon-neutral economy?Photo: Emmanuel Dunand / AFP / Getty Images 2of2the Rothko Chapel was founded in 1971 by John and Dominique De Menil.Photo: Allyn West

For almost 50 years, the Rothko Chapel, which features the transformative artwork of Mark Rothko and Barnett Newman, has sought to, among other goals, further dialogue on human rights and other moral issues of the day.

As such, it should come as no surprise that the Chapel is now expanding its focus to include the impact of global climate change with a symposium that will explore its causes and the commitments we must make, as individuals and a community, to move to a carbon-neutral economy. You've read your last free article on Houston Chronicle. To continue reading please subscribe or sign in

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As such, it should come as no surprise that the Chapel is now expanding its focus to include the impact of global climate change with a symposium that will explore its causes and the commitments we must make, as individuals and a community, to move to a carbon-neutral economy.