Tucson Unified School District
Climate Action Resolution
This resolution is the most comprehensive of its kind in the country.
The resolution was entirely written, researched, and lobbied for by students aged 13-20
Net zero emissions by 2040
Halve emissions by 2030
Zero waste by 2040
Comprehensive climate curriculum
100% clean energy by 2035
All electric vehicles by 2040
Climate resiliency and adaptation
LEED certification for green buildings
It passed on October 29!!
What’s in the policy?
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Transportation - Pledges the district to reduce vehicle idling and electrify both yellow and white fleets by 2035
Buildings - WIll achieve LEED certification, energy efficiency and all-electric buildings by 2035. Pledges to implement EV charging infrastructure for the vehicles.
Complete electrification by 2035, half by 2030.
Commits the district to by powered by 100% clean energy by 2035.
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Phased Divestment from Fossil Fuels
Locally Sourced and sustainable food
No single-use plastic, implementation of composting program and will reduce waste
incentives for walking/biking/public transit
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Heat Resiliency - Creation of an extreme heat preparedness plan; designate cooling centers. Will use heat-resilient building materials.
Water - Creation of a water use inventory, installation of water-efficient appliances and efficient irrigation systems
Grid Outage - Battery backup systems in case of grid outage
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Implementation of a comprehensive climate curriculum
Incorporation of Climate workforce development
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Uses Existing funds from the recent TUSD bond
Emphasis on grants from private and public sector
money from Inflation reduction act
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Equity Commitments ensure TUSD is held to a high standard of implementing fairly across the district
Staff will create a comprehensive climate action plan.
A climate champion will be identified that will direct implementation.
Does not allow for use of carbon credits to offset emissions
considers the social cost of Greenhouse gases
Public Website with a dashboard tracking multiple metrics
Get Involved
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Fill out our Interest Form
Get involved with speaking at a board meeting, volunteering for upcoming events, or lobbying with AZYCC.
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Sign our Letter to the TUSD Governing Board
Whether you're a student, organization, tusd staff member, or community member, sign the letter to show your support.
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Contact Us
Reach out if you have questions, are interested in supporting the resolution's passage, or want to partner with AZYCC.
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Coverage
Tucson USD Governing Board approves climate change resolution. KOLD 13 News.
TUSD is taking strides towards a greener future | Video | kvoa.com. KVOA.
Arizona students just pressured the Tucson school district to pass an aggressive climate resolution - Fast Company. Fast Company
Arizona students just pressured the Tucson school district to pass an aggressive climate resolution. MSN.
TUSD passes groundbreaking youth-led climate action resolution. Tucson Spotlight
Tucson school district passes student-crafted climate resolution. KJZZ.
Dead Hydrogen Hubs and Ghost Forests - Heatmap News. Heatmap News (Top Five in Climate for the Week)
Tucson Unified School District approves climate action plan led by students, targets net-zero by 2040 - AZPM. AZ Public Media
Student-led Climate Resolution marks historic win in Tucson Unified School District. Daily Wildcat.
Tucson Unified School District approves youth-led climate action plan. AZ Republic
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Arizona school district approves major plan crafted by students: "The most comprehensive ... in the entire country". The Cooldown
TUSD passes the most comprehensive climate action resolution – Arizona Sonoran News. Arizona Sonoran News.