Check Out KSC’s Climate Action Plan
From Mary Jensen, Sustainability: The Keene State College campus is invited to a review of the KSC Climate Action Plan (CAP) on Tuesday, December 8, 2009, from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. in the West Dining Room of the Young Student Center. Stop by and add your comments and suggestions. If you are interested in learning more about the CAP, please join us for a brown-bag lunch discussion in the Madison Street Lounge from noon to 1 p.m., also on December 8.
What is Keene State College’s Climate Action Plan?
KSC’s Climate Action Plan (CAP) is a guide to help Keene State reduce its greenhouse gas emissions and eventually achieve carbon neutrality. Our CAP is divided into 10 areas of concentration; Educational Opportunities, Heating & Cooling, Electricity, Transportation, Waste & Recycling, Purchasing & Contracts, Grounds & Land Management, Architecture & Planning, Water, and Food.
Why is KSC creating a Climate Action Plan?
KSC, along with many other colleges and universities throughout the country, is a signatory of the American College & University Presidents’ Climate Commitment (ACUPCC). The ACUPCC is a high-visibility effort to address global warming by garnering institutional commitments to neutralize greenhouse gas emissions, and to accelerate the research and educational efforts of higher education to equip society to re-stabilize the earth’s climate.
Building on the growing momentum for leadership and action on climate change, the Presidents’ Climate Commitment provides a framework and support for America’s colleges and universities to go climate neutral. The Commitment recognizes the unique responsibility that institutions of higher education have as role models for their communities and in training the people who will develop the social, economic, and technological solutions to reverse global warming.
What is the President’s Council for a Sustainable Future?
The President’s Council for a Sustainable Future is a KSC Council that strives to support educational and institutional activities that promote environmental awareness and stewardship through local action and global thinking. KSC’s Climate Action Plan and the process of developing it is one of the Council’s projects.
