Program Focus
Program focus is on changing public behaviors that contribute to climate change and providing tools to adapt. Public outreach includes interactive teaching methods, peer-to-peer connections, social marketing techniques and civic engagement. Like other Extension programs, volunteers give back to the community in exchange for the training.
Carbon Masters
Why Carbon Masters™? The climate in Washington State is changing as the planet is warming. Scientists have documented that increasing greenhouse gases in the atmosphere surrounding earth are raising global temperatures. Washington State is especially vulnerable - our landscape, agriculture, and natural resources. Washington State University Extension, in partnership with University of Washington, is developing the Carbon Masters™ program to train, equip and manage a core group of volunteers on climate change issues. Training focus includes climate change science, community infrastructure, natural resources, green economy, transportation, social justice, energy, and civic engagement. Everyone will be affected by climate change. Together, we can do something to help!
Carbon Masters
Training focus includes climate change science, community infrastructure, natural resources, green economy, transportation, social justice, energy, and civic engagement.