On a campus with both growing dedication and concern for climate awareness and activism, DU freshman Maddy Gawler (Denver) has partnered with the The Climate Reality Project Campus Corps to pursue the goal of a climate-minded, renewable campus.
Gawler is determined to get the DU campus to run on 100 percent, clean renewable energy by the year 2020. This may seem like a lofty goal, but Gawler is confident in the campus community to stand behind a future that is sustainable for both DU and the greater community.
Through the The Climate Reality Project Campus Corps, a international non-profit organization that strives for sustainable solutions that promote a healthier future for the entire planet, Gawler plans to work with DU students, administration and The Climate Reality Project to pursue this goal.
“I am focused on getting our campus to run on 100 percent renewable energy. Our nation just signed COP 21 and committed to reducing greenhouse gas emissions 26-28 percent below 2005 levels by 2025. DU must step up to help get there by decreasing our greenhouse gas emissions and the first step to do this is to change the energy we use to clean energy,” said Gawler.
In addition to making DU 100 percent sustainable, a secondary goal of both Gawler and The Climate Reality Project Campus Corps is to get DU to create its own renewable energy farm and be self-sufficient by the year 2050.
“Our generation needs to step up and initiate the change to prevent any further damage to our Earth. We have a voice and We have the power to create a positive impact. WE as a collective student body can show our support for making a shift from fossil fuel to clean energy and work with administration to enact this change,” said Gawler. “This is feasible for the University and with student voice showing support the administration will understand that this is an important issue that must be dealt with now.”
As a new group on campus, Gawler encourages all interested students and members of the DU community to get involved. Visit The Climate Reality Project Campus Corps at DU Facebook page for more information.
