Sustainable Schools, Resilient Communities
Sustainable Schools is a movement to decarbonize our public schools, equipping moms with the tools to demand clean air, safe water, healthy HVAC systems, renewable electricity, and green transportation. Every child deserves a learning environment that fosters their health, well-being, and future in a climate-friendly world.
Climate Impact
Schools are a large energy-consuming sector, and many have an outdated, inefficient infrastructure with little protection against increasing temperatures and flooding risks, particularly in underserved areas.
- Aging facilities with limited budgets result in deferred maintenance, putting health and climate resiliency at risk.
- It is estimated that schools emit an estimated 72 million tons of CO2.
- Schools operate the largest mass transit fleet.
- School grounds cover 2 million acres of land, much of which is asphalt and lack tree canopy.
Key Local and State Campaigns
- Decarbonize schools’ energy systems
- Ensure healthy indoor air and water quality
- Advocate for healthy and safe routes to school
- Create resilience hubs in their communities at schools, libraries, and other public community buildings
Support Our Mission
Transforming unjust systems so all children live, play, and learn in a healthy climate
