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Stanford Climate Change Campaign

Stanford Climate Change Campaign

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Started by Anonymous 19 years, 9 months ago
The Stanford Climate Change Campaign asks the University to commit itself to the fight against global warming with the following steps: 1) Adopt an official stance on climate change by creating a unified policy and emissions reduction plan for the university 2) Reduce total greenhouse gas emissions by 10% from 1990 levels by 2020 3) Complete the formal climate inventory, currently underway, no later than the end of academic year 2006-2007 4) Maintain active student, faculty, and staff involvement throughout the process 5) Take measurable strides in implementing on-campus renewable energy generation by the beginning of academic year 2007-2008 (solar hot water systems installed, photovoltaic systems installed, wind turbines constructed) 6) Develop a long-term plan for climate neutrality As an institution of higher learning and a global citizen, Stanford University has the responsibility to demonstrate leadership by cutting its own greenhouse gas emissions. This would signal that institutions of higher learning care about this issue and are willing to take concrete steps to deal with it. Indeed, other leading universities have already adopted progressive policies to cut their emissions and

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Reached 500 supporters

November 1, 2006

October 30, 2006

I am currently finalizing a formal briefing document that outlines the specific emission reduction targets we are requesting from the administration. This document will be delivered to the Office of the President to ensure our policy recommendations are formally entered into their review process.

Reached 100 supporters

October 24, 2006

6 Comments

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Emily Preston
19 years ago Featured

Seriously it is time to get serious about emissions. Cant believe this is still even up for debate honestly.

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Mark Shepherd
19 years ago Featured

Global warming is happening right now. Why isnt the university doing more to lead the way? Needs to happen yesterday.

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Jessica Jordan
19 years ago Featured

Ridiculous that this hasnt been sorted already. Solar panels everywhere on campus should be a no brainer by now.

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Sarah Acosta
19 years ago Featured

Stanford has the resources to set an example for everyone else. Stop dragging your feet and do what is right for the future.

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Kevin Brooks
19 years ago Featured

DO IT. We need to stop the pollution and show the world how change works.

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David Vogel
19 years ago Featured

Fix the campus energy usage. We are supposed to be leaders in innovation so lets actually innovate.

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