Climate Action Through Behavior Change
Dickinson, acting as a #dsonproud leader in battling climate change, and will be carbon neutral in 2020. Here is what you need to know:
- Dickinson is meeting and exceeding its civic obligation to engage its students, faculty, staff, and alumni in taking responsible, scientifically supported actions to help slow and ultimately prevent dangerous climate change.
- Dickinson is recognized as a national leader for sustainability and climate change action; we are one of the first colleges/institutions in the nation to achieve carbon neutrality.
- Dickinson students are learning essential skills for solving complex problems of the 21st century by participating in climate change solutions on campus and beyond the campus.
Climate Change Needs Behavior Change and Dickinson Needs You
Join us in a year-long behavior change series of events and campaigns that will impact you, Dickinson and the planet.
- Walk, bike & ride-share (September 2019)
- Build a plant-rich diet (October 2019)
- Purchase consciously (November/December 2019)
- Turn lights off & unplug (February 2020)
- Reduce food waste (March 2020)
- Make commitments (April 2020)
- Join with others (May 2020)
How Can You get Involved?
- Educate yourself! Check out the Carbon Neutrality FAQ's.
- Attend the Carbon Neutrality Kick Off to discuss Dickinson's efforts on September 23 (5 pm | Social Hall).
- Attend the Sustain IT workshop to develop projects with others on September 25 (11:30 am | Social Hall).
- Attend the BE.Hive Summit on Saturday, October 5 to learn more about inspiring programs for change.
- Find an Eco-Rep and ask them what behavior changes will be most impactful for you and the planet.
- Look for and take sustainability courses that will help you understand climate change causes, risks and solutions.
- Contact the Center for Sustainability Education with your ideas for projects and campaigns.
- Create change. Check out our list of ideas.
- Complete Green Devil Certification today.
