Many of these schools are involved in national organizations that hold them accountable for their sustainabile practices. One of which is the American College & University Presidents’ Climate Commitment. This organization is dedicated to reducing or neutralizing greenhouse gas emissions at universities and colleges in America. The requirements for commitment are:
-an emissions inventory
-set a date for becoming climate neutral with in 2 years
-take immediate steps to reduce green house gas emissions by choosing from a list of short-termactions
-integrating sustainability into the curriculum and making it a part of the educational experience
-make an action plan.
Most relevant to my research is the commitment’s requirement of a university to prepare students to understand and deal with environmental issues in any line of work. The ACUPCC believes that universities are a role model in a community. Although they only make up “2-3% of our carbon footprint...they are 100% of our educational footprint”.
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