Climate change is the defining issue of our

“Climate change is the defining issue of our era. ” -- Ban Ki-Moon, United Nations Secretary General, in Time (23 December, 2009)

What is our Carbon Footprint? • In 1990: 7, 360 metric tons e. CO 2 • In 2007: 21, 000 metric tons e. CO 2 • In 2008: 26, 000 metric tons e. CO 2 In 2007 students voted to purchase RECs to offset 100% of electricity: • 2007: 9, 000 metric tons e. CO 2 • 2008: 14, 000 metric tons e. CO 2

Who be these emissions? Transportation Standing Sources Purchased Electricity

Ways to wipe out emissions • • • Reduce Energy Use Increase Energy Efficiency Change to Renewable Energy Purchase offsets Make carbon offsets Engage in other sustainable activities

Sub-groups? • • Transportation Standing sources Purchased electricity Curricular/campus life

How we wipe out emissions • • • Energy Conservation and Efficiency Appropriate Heating and Power Plant Fuel Choices On-Site Renewable Energy Technologies Buy Green Power Maximize Space Utilization to Minimize or Avoid New Construction Design and Construct Only the Greenest, Most Energy Efficient New Buildings Sustainable Transportation Solutions Other GHG Mitigation Strategies (waste disposal, purchasing, food) Carbon Offsets to Address Remaining Emissions

What does an ACUPCC College do? • Teaching students to understand climate change and to help solve it after they graduate • Achieving deep cuts in GHG emissions • Setting an example and inspiring the wider community to become part of the solution too