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Penn State LCAP students present anti‑idling, composting and solar work plan to Indiana Borough Council
Summary
Penn State Local Climate Action Program students outlined a summer intern‑led work plan that pairs anti‑idling education, a paused composting feasibility effort and renewable‑energy outreach to reduce emissions and build community capacity.
Deondre Hutton and Mikaela Wilson Smith of Penn State’s Local Climate Action Program (LCAP) presented a student‑driven sustainability work plan to the Indiana Borough Council, describing how a short internship could pilot anti‑idling observations, prepare composting feasibility materials and expand renewable‑energy outreach.
Hutton framed the approach around ClearPath 2 forecasting: establish a baseline emissions inventory, set sector targets and model specific strategies, he said, so the borough can compare projected outcomes and adjust policies. “Forecasting gives us a way to move from understanding current emissions to making informed decisions and measuring long‑term progress,” Hutton said.
The students proposed three integrated…
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