Environmental Alliance endorses Bryce Cracknell for Young Trustee
(02/12/18 5:34pm)
After having met with the four, very qualified Young Trustee Candidates, Environmental Alliance is happy to endorse Bryce Cracknell.
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After having met with the four, very qualified Young Trustee Candidates, Environmental Alliance is happy to endorse Bryce Cracknell.
On Oct. 9, the Trump administration announced its decision to repeal the Clean Power Plan. The CPP was one of the most important measures the U.S. has taken against carbon pollution, which is why its rejection represents a severe threat to both the climate and human health. Finalized by the Obama administration in 2015, the CPP would have cut U.S. carbon emissions 32 percent below 2005 levels by 2030. It would have given each state the flexibility to meet its carbon reduction goals with options such as switching from coal to natural gas or building new renewable energy infrastructure.
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Let me start by setting a couple scenes.
When I think of North Carolina, I recall the strange and exciting new home that I’ve found at Duke since my arrival this past September. However, until very recently, going “down to Carolina” was for me—as it is for many families—synonymous to going to the beach. Those of us lucky enough to have spent childhood vacations chasing sand-fiddlers and splashing in the surf along the Outer Banks can attest to the importance of the tourism industry in this state—the lines at the beach-side ice-cream stands alone are evidence enough. We can also attest that a quintessential part of the experience is the wind— a force that can send towels, and occasionally umbrellas, dancing down the coastline.
I have never encountered a Duke student with strong feelings about napkin color. No one has ever said to me, “I like white napkins because they allow me to view the brilliant color of my food stains.” Surprising, right?
During the past few years, sustainability has become increasingly institutionalized at Duke. We are glad to see that the presidential campaigns of Will Passo and Mike Lefevre both can capitalize on this momentum and lead Duke to a more sustainable future. Both understand the importance of Duke’s sustainability efforts and both have shown the will and ability to make progress. However, in the upcoming election, we support Passo. Despite Lefevre’s commendable environmental accomplishments, we believe that Passo has demonstrated an unmatched passion as an advocate for student interests.