Even with the actions announced by the university, unit level action is still necessary

U-M Deans and Institute Directors and Unit Leaders:

• Retain an independent consultant to conduct an energy efficiency audit for the building

• Form faculty, staff, and student committees to explore how the school/institute can reduce its energy usage

• Set climate action goals for the school/institute, track progress closely, and hold people accountable

• Provide all school/institute stakeholders (faculty, staff, and students) with climate action training toolkits and goals (such as those offered on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion)

• Plan carbon neutrality education events within the school/institute to enable informed action, promote engagement, behavior change, and policy development

• Set direction to integrate Carbon Neutrality/Climate Justice themes into core curriculum

U-M Faculty + Staff:

• Collaborate on reducing plug loads (freezers, computers, etc.)

• Get an energy efficiency audit of your work or lab space

• Urge your Dean/Director/Unit Leaders to take action immediately

• Consider augmenting course materials with how they link to the climate crisis and what can be done

• Provide public comment at a Board of Regents meeting

U-M Students:

• Join a student group pushing climate action

• Write to the President and Board of Regents and urge them to act decisively