Student environmental action
For years solar power has presented a clean alternative to more conventional forms of energy.
The Student Environmental Action Coalition brings young people in the US together on campaigns supporting alternative forms of clean energy. Much of their research is based on states in North America and the impetus of their work is around university and school campuses. For example, the University of Oregon Campaign is focusing on making the campus 100% dependant on renewable and clean energies within 10 years and in Princeton University, campaigners are working to have solar panels installed on campus. Click here to read more about the extensive campus campaigns and to learn about how you might one of your own!
The 'Renewable Energy Youth Camp', organised by Solar Energy International (SEI), took place in Colorado recently and aimed to teach young people aged 15 - 19 about Solar, Wind and Water Power and Alternative energy. SEI also runs a 'Solar In the Schools (SIS) program'. This involves teaching young people about solar energy, often the instillation of renewable energy technology in schools themselves and workshops for teachers on renewable energy.
