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Ep 06: Eco-Conscious Practices in Education with Dr. Stephen Laubach, Director of Sustainability at The Lawrenceville School in New Jersey

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"Just this past April, the schools signed a contract to do a top to bottom review of our energy use, and map out what it would take over the next 5, 10, 20 years for us to reduce our carbon emissions 50% by 2035, and carbon neutral by 2045," said Dr. Stephen Laubach, Director of Sustainability at The Lawrenceville School in New Jersey.

 

Welcome to the world of sustainable solutions and artificial intelligence at The Lawrenceville School! In this episode of the Sustain AI Planet podcast, hosted by Dylan Singla, we explore the fascinating intersection of sustainability and cutting-edge technology. Join us as we dive into the insights of Dr. Stephen Laubach, the visionary Director of Sustainability at Lawrenceville School.

 

Dr. Stephen Laubach's insights into sustainable practices and initiatives at Lawrenceville School are truly inspiring. From tackling carbon emissions to running a successful farm, the school demonstrates how educational institutions can lead in environmental stewardship. Join us for this enlightening conversation as we explore sustainability and the impact of artificial intelligence in making a difference.

 

Quotes

  • "For students, the biggest issue and I think a lot of people would agree is the issue of climate change and our emissions, thinking more deeply about what activities we do that generate emissions and how we as a school can address them." (1:30 | Dr. Stephen Laubach)
  • "So we have several projects, we're looking at how we affect the air with emissions, how we affect wildlife habitat on land, and also how we affect water quality, where our food comes." (5:20 | Dr. Stephen Laubach)
  • "We have a number of classes that touch on sustainability from several different angles. And I would say that's the case that most schools have at least an environmental science class, if not more than that." (15:11| Dr. Stephen Laubach)
  • "Just this past April, the schools signed a contract to do a top to bottom review of our energy use, and map out what it would take over the next 5, 10, 20 years for us to reduce our carbon emissions 50% by 2035, and carbon neutral by 2045."  (16:09 | Dr. Stephen Laubach)



    • #Sustainability #ClimateAction #RenewableEnergy #EnvironmentalEducation #GreenInitiatives



    Links

    Connect with Dr. Stephen Laubach: 

    https://www.lawrenceville.org/academics/experiential-learning/sustainability

    https://www.lawrenceville.org/academics/experiential-learning/big-red-farm



    Connect with Dylan:

    Website: https://www.sustainaiplanet.com




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