November 2024 Newsletter

Greetings!

Here’s a quick update on green happenings…

Vote Green
This is the most important climate action you can take!  Be sure to research the candidates.  For Governor and state level races, the Indiana green voters guide provides voting records and campaign contributions to help you find out if politicians are prioritizing corporate special interests over voters!   For President, the Grist lays out the climate stakes of this election.

Solar for CCS
Climate change poses a threat to your student’s future, and the Carmel Clay school district is one of the largest sources of carbon pollution in Carmel, so we’re very excited to start working with young leaders on solar for CCS. Fishers, Noblesville and Sheridan schools already have solar and are enjoying the benefits. It’s the cleanest energy you can get, saves energy dollars that can be redirected to the classroom and protects the district against rising electricity rates. Plus, it provides hands-on STEM learning for students and protects their future by reducing the school’s carbon footprint. If you support SOLAR FOR CCS, please sign the petition.  Learn more and see how you can help.

Exploring the Nature of Cities
On Nov. 8-10, join the Environmental Education of Association of Indiana at the Indy Zoo to explore a broad range of environmental education to foster stewardship. Learn more and RSVP

National Academies of Science on Climate
Here are the recordings from the National Academies of Science on how climate disasters are impacting housing and insurance and how resilient lifeline infrastructure are critical to recovery after an extreme disaster. 

Green Your Holiday Shopping
The holiday season is officially here! Mark your calendars for the Green Gift Shop at the Carmel Library on Thurs. Dec. 5th.  We have 27 vendors participating to green your holiday shopping. During the month of November we will be highlighting vendors on Facebook and Instagram so you can start your shopping list!  Read more.

Easy Ways to Go Green
Make sustainability your top priority. Everything we do impacts our earth in some way. Change habits that will improve our environment. We can do this together!  Here’s how to calculate your household carbon footprint and some easy ways to go green.

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Sincerely,
Leslie Webb
President
Carmel Green Initiative
www.CarmelGreen.org 
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