Fighting the climate crisis is going to require all hands on deck, from every sector – including education. In the United States, K-12 schools are some of the most significant emitters of greenhouse gases and biggest spenders on energy. Collectively, schools in the United States are spending $8 billion on energy annually and emit an estimated 72 million metric tons of carbon dioxide – equivalent to the output of 18 coal plants or more than 8 million homes.  School districts hold significant potential in curbing global emissions and inspiring other institutions to do the same, and with historic public investment in clean energy, school electrification is more possible than ever. The Green Schools Campaign is developing the leadership and grassroots organizing of young people to spearhead initiatives to transition their schools and communities to 100% clean energy. We’re bringing together students, parents, teachers, and community members to tell decision makers that fossil fuels have no place in our schools. All students deserve a safe, healthy, and climate-resilient environment to learn in — and we have the solutions at hand to build it.