Fuel
Fuel, in all its forms, is at the heart of many climate resilience endeavors. It is a wide-ranging topic connecting the ultra local and intimate (e.g., the heating in your home) to the far-reaching global and complex (e.g., implications of oil reserve locations on international politics). If we can reduce our fuel consumption and transition to more clean sources, we can greatly reduce the havoc our use of fossil fuels, in particular, has wreaked on our communities and environment.
Fuel Topic Champion - Sofia Donforth of VT & NH Energy Education Project
NHEEP/VEEP's mission Is to build a deep understanding of energy and climate through education, inspiring and empowering people to take action for increased sustainability in our communities, economy and environment.
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How can VEEP/NHEEP help?
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Hands-on workshops
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Equipment to lend
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Curriculum/lesson plans on a variety of energy topics
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1-1 support for educators embarking on a climate action project
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Network of other educators doing this work
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Professional development opportunities
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What can we do?
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Survey how people get to school, and make a campaign for cleaner transportation
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Do an energy audit of your school, and design a plan to use less
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Advocate for changes at your school or in town buildings (e-buses, weatherization, solar panels)
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Learn about proposed energy policies and write to your state legislators
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Ideas for projects from Right Here!
Green Circle
Simplest
Blue Square
More In Depth
Black Diamond
Multifaceted
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Distinguishing Needs vs. Wants: Identifying What's Important to You
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No Harm, No Foul-ing up of Our Atmosphere: Easy Fixes for Saving Electricity
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Waste Not, Want Not...in our Landfills: Disposing of Electronic Waste
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Making Cents: Taking the Bus to Save Money and Reduce Polluting Fuel Consumption
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Say No to Wasteful Production Saves More than Meets the Eye
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Don't Let That Heat Escape: Reducing Heat Loss in Your School Building
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Idling Buses: Don't Start Your Engines (Until You Actually Need To)
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Cut the Fuel, Carpool
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Become an EcoSchool
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Partner with the Experts: NHEEP and VEEP at Your Service
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Idling Cars Outside the School: Turn Off Your Engines
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Follow the Money: Tap into Resources to Support Your Great Ideas for Climate Stewardship
