Awareness campaign will encourage students to tackle climate change

THE message to reduce greenhouse gas emissions is being brought into the country’s classrooms as part of an EU effort to slow the impact of climate change.

The awareness campaign organised by the European Commission will encourage Irish youngsters to take simple steps like recycling, turning down the heating at home and switching off appliances like televisions, computers and games consoles.

Along with millions of children across the EU, they will be learning many of these energy-saving tips through information tools and other materials online, where they also being invited to make a personal pledge to combat climate change.