Students at the University of Connecticut gathered Nov. 4, 2022, outside the Student Union Lawn to talk about the need for more renewable energy sources as the climate crisis enters the state.
This summer, increasing temperatures forced Connecticut counties to conserve water. UConn’s green grass turned yellow as the summer weather increased and the heat extended as far as Early November, leading many to believe that New England is no longer safe against climate change.
Fossil Fuel Free UConn, the student organization that organized the rally, seeks to move the Board of Trustees toward committing to an action plan that would decarbonize UConn by 2030. But how does that affect college affordability for future generations and where does that leave Storrs, Connecticut and its residents?
