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Understand energy systems
Students can compare how electricity is generated, transmitted, stored and used, including trade-offs among different sources.
2
Measure before claiming
School projects can track energy use, waste, transportation or temperature and use data to propose improvements.
3
Link climate to action
Students need both scientific understanding and practical opportunities to improve their school or community.
4
Explore green careers
Engineering, construction, energy systems, environmental science, policy, data and skilled trades all contribute to sustainability.
5
Think in systems
Good sustainability decisions consider environmental, social and economic effects together.
Student challenge
Choose one idea from this article and turn it into a one-week action: ask a question, observe something, make a plan, build a small project, or talk with a teacher or counselor.
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