CONSERVE TO SERVE

The Green Team has exciting news! During this past fall semester, the Team has been working behind the scenes to propose and plan an environmentally themed school wide conference to happen in mid spring. This proposal passed! The conference will address varying topics related to environmental issues, and activism. We are so excited about the what the New Year holds for the Green School Initiative!

The United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP28) recently concluded. Here are a few of the conferences biggest highlights- 

• All parties involved in the conference acknowledged that the overarching cause of climate change is fossil fuels - an agreement, stemming from this acknowledgement calls on countries to transition away from fossil fuels 

• 130 Countries signed a deal to triple production of renewable energy and double energy efficiency 

• Brazil announced a new fund called "Tropical Forests Forever" which aims to finance the preservation of tropical forests

• It was decided that COP29 will be held in Azerbaijan

If you are interested in reading more about COP28 take a look at the links below: 

COP28 Agreement Signals the "Beginning of the End" of the Fossil Fuel Era - UNFCCC 

What were the main achievements and agreements at COP28?- Sustainabilitymag

What did COP28 really accomplish? - The New Yorker

Did you know that 1/3 of Americans set New Year's resolutions? 

Do you? 

If so, here are some related to helping the environment that you can add to your list: 

• Use less water

• Recycle your old electronics

• Integrate reusable materials into your household 

• Begin a garden, or a compost bin 

These are just a few great ideas to start! Read the articles below for more ideas and strategies: 

12 Actions and Sustainable New Year's Resolutions - Green Citizen

How to set New Year's Resolutions that help the environment -U.S PIRG