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Hello Saluki Green Action Team!   

Did you know: Since the Industrial Revolution of the 19th century, the carbon dioxide emissions in the atmosphere has increased over a hundred times what it was then? As of April 2018, the concentration is 407 ppm.

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Take Action: 

  • Join the movement for climate change solutions!
Clink the link below to join Drawdown EcoChallenge Saluki Green Action Team. Drawdown EcoChallenge is a 21 day program where participants take action to reduce their carbon footprint. Participants team up to track their progress and share it on an online platform to see how they are ranking in comparison to other teams. 

This EcoChallenge is based off of Project Drawdown, a book which maps, models, and measures the most effective ways to combat global climate change by the year 2050. The activities in the Drawdown EcoChallenge are based on initiatives seen in the book. For every action, the team is awarded points, the bigger the action, the more points awarded.  

Join us now! https://sustainability.siu.edu/participate/drawdown.php

******* Before joining our team, please note the following reminder regarding SIU employees' ethical obligations: 

You are always welcome to contact your elected officials to share your opinions. However, it is important that you comply with board policy. University policy limits the use of university-owned computers and communication networks to purposes related to the discharge of their duties as employees, official business with the University, or other university-sanctioned activities. As such, contact with any elected officials should be on the employee’s own time and should not utilize the University’s computers or email. Employees, as private citizens, are permitted to contact their elected officials to express their personal views and opinions or request actions by their elected officials. *******

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  • Watch short videos on reducing carbon dioxide emissions:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YseZXKfT_yY 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8q7_aV8eLUE
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xdl5Vht0sO8 

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Keep up the great work,  
Saluki Green Action Team 
greenaction@siu.edu