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Anonymous wrote:RM has geothermal HVAC. I think other newer schools do too.

MCPS is putting down as much plastic as possible to replace grass. They have plastic down at 9 schools with 18 more in process. The goal is to cover all the fields with plastic to protect the environment.

But don’t plastic fields cause cancer? See the article here: http://www.latimes.com/sports/la-sp-artificial-turf-debate-20160229-story.html

Here’s a better alternative, coconut turf: https://www.twincities.com/2018/10/05/first-of-its-kind-coconut-turf-system-soccer-field-coming-to-st-paul/

Anonymous wrote:OP raises an outstanding point. Perhaps she can make it an initiative.
Voting for Ben Jealous would be helpful as he is educated regarding science. I dont see an initiative like this taking place under Higans leadership.

Yes because race baiting socialists have a great environmental track record... good grief.

OP raises an outstanding point. Perhaps she can make it an initiative.
Voting for Ben Jealous would be helpful as he is educated regarding science. I dont see an initiative like this taking place under Higans leadership.

Anonymous wrote:RM has geothermal HVAC. I think other newer schools do too.

MCPS is putting down as much plastic as possible to replace grass. They have plastic down at 9 schools with 18 more in process. The goal is to cover all the fields with plastic to protect the environment.

Anonymous wrote:The singular goal of MCPS should be to educate students. Not jump onto every bandwagon to virtue signal. There is enough wasted tax dollars as it is.

Global warming is a “band wagon”? Go back to your flat earth friends.

OP here. Thanks, guys! I'll check out the links.
I'm not involved with energy and environmental issues (as you can tell by the question, which is seeking info) but am concerned about the burdens we're putting on our kids, who'll have to deal with this problem in the future. I'd love to see people work together to prevent problems that our kids will eventually have to pay for and just don't know what's been already tackled. I realize that whatever little things I could do at my kids' schools would have a modest impact but it's better than doing nothing.

Here is the plan.

https://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/uploadedFiles/departments/facilities/greenschoolsfocus/0730%2016_2016EnvironSustainManagementPlan_BOOKLET_web.pdf

Op, you can also track the amount of energy your child's school uses here: https://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/departments/facilities/greenschoolsfocus/data.aspx

OP, you can also track how much energy your child's school is using. It's pretty cool: https://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/departments/facilities/greenschoolsfocus/data.aspx

OP MCPS does have a plan in place its called SERT. The School Energy and Recycling Team (SERT) program provides necessary resources to staff and students at all Montgomery County Public Schools to help foster a culture of environmental conservation. The special focus of the program is energy efficiency and recycling participation. Classroom activities, educational resources, and various contests provide our students with rich and rewarding experiences in environmental stewardship. Here's a link: https://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/departments/facilities/greenschoolsfocus/index.aspx

Anonymous wrote:Hi! As more scientific data warning about climate change becomes available (https://nyti.ms/2QIOoQX), I wonder what MCPS has done to reduce its energy use, use greener energy, plant trees on school properties or take other actions to reduce our footprint?Can anyone inform of those efforts and potential ways for parents to help?

Ah yes. Anything to bash MCPS.

RM has geothermal HVAC. I think other newer schools do too.

The singular goal of MCPS should be to educate students. Not jump onto every bandwagon to virtue signal. There is enough wasted tax dollars as it is.

Anonymous wrote:Hi! As more scientific data warning about climate change becomes available (https://nyti.ms/2QIOoQX), I wonder what MCPS has done to reduce its energy use, use greener energy, plant trees on school properties or take other actions to reduce our footprint?Can anyone inform of those efforts and potential ways for parents to help?

While I’m all for operational efficiency and demand MCPS be good stewards of public funds distributed to them. They at all times should work to minimize utility and excessive travel/meeting/supply/management related costs.

Come on... are you working for a green consulting service? Looking for some taxpayer largesse? Perhaps you are looking to make some ‘green’ selling solar panels to all the schools... you know those inefficient devices that cost more money and energy input to produce than are ever returned from them?

Or are you just a rube highly susceptible to panic motoring??

Hi! As more scientific data warning about climate change becomes available (https://nyti.ms/2QIOoQX), I wonder what MCPS has done to reduce its energy use, use greener energy, plant trees on school properties or take other actions to reduce our footprint?Can anyone inform of those efforts and potential ways for parents to help?