Imagine taking steps to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in your home, yard and community, and then cashing in on the savings with a leaner household budget.
That’s one potential outcome for participants of the Climate Masters at Home program now being offered by the Oregon State University Extension Service in Lane County. Registration continues through February 23 for this new 10-week course.
“The first class we offered in Lane County helped participants reduce their annual greenhouse gas emissions by more than 20 percent—nearly two tons per person,” said Sarah Mazze, climate education director for UO’s Climate Leadership Initiative. “We believe those results are achievable for anyone taking the course and that means significant savings for people’s household budgets.”
The class will meet on Wednesday evenings beginning February 24, from 6 to 9 p.m. It will be held at the OSU Extension Service office, 950 West 13th Avenue, Eugene. The class costs $95, which includes all instruction, the Climate Masters Handbook and two weekend field trips. A limited number of need-based scholarships are available. Registration and payments can be made online.
“Where else can you find objective, research-based information about climate change, learn to calculate and reduce your own carbon footprint and then put that knowledge to work…?” said Roxanne Young, coordinator of the Climate Masters at Home program. “This is an incredible opportunity for citizens across Lane County.”
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