About CTSEC
Our Mission
Connecticut is moving closer to carbon neutrality, and our schools must follow suit. CTSEC was founded to create a support network of students dedicated to sustainability and to unite them under the common goal of reducing the carbon footprints of Connecticut schools through political action.
Get Involved
Join us! We are looking for Connecticut High School Students who are interested in helping improve the environmental sustainability of our school buildings state-wide through educating others and helping advocate for legislative change. Join as a supporter or join our committee and get even more involved!
Want to Learn More?
Environmental Organizations
This is Planet Ed: Initiative of the Aspen Institute focused on environmental education and activism of students, parents and teachers.
https://www.thisisplaneted.org/
New Haven Climate Movement
https://www.newhavenclimatemovement.org/
US Green Building Council
https://www.usgbc.org/articles/2024-best-green-schools-winners-announced
Legislative Organizations and News
CT Roundtable on Climate and Jobs
https://ctclimateandjobs.org/carbon-free-healthy-schools-state-legislation/
CT Department of Energy and Environmental Protection: Governor's Council on Climate Change
https://portal.ct.gov/DEEP/Climate-Change/GC3/Governors-Council-on-Climate-Change
CT Bill: AN ACT CONCERNING CARBON-FREE SCHOOL REQUIREMENTS
This bill passed the State Senate but was not voted on by the House. It will be brought to a vote this year.
https://www.cga.ct.gov/2023/ba/pdf/2023SB-00961-R000240-BA.pdf
In the News
Why Schools Need to Look at Their Own Carbon Footprint
Why Schools Can't Ignore the Climate Crisis
Carbon Accounting in Schools
Carbon Researchers: A Framework for Researching Your Schools Carbon Footprint
https://researchinschools.org/projects/carbon-researchers/
How Schools Can Save and Contribute to a Sustainable Future
https://acclaimenergy.com/how-schools-can-save-and-contribute-to-a-sustainable-future/
Government Funding to Improve Carbon Emissions from Schools
https://www.npr.org/2022/04/22/1093738759/earth-day-schools-federal-government-green
Connecticut's First School with Net Zero Verification
Our Team
Charlotte Campbell, Founder and President, is a junior at New Canaan High School who is passionate about the environment and reducing climate change. Charlotte has participated in local environmental groups, served as an NOAA Climate Ambassador, and studied Environmental Leadership at the pre-collegiate level at Brown University. She has conducted research on the contamination of coastal waterways, as well as the impacts of ocean acidification on coral reefs. By Founding CTSEC, Charlotte hopes to make a state-wide impact in environmental policy.