Mountain Justice Spring Break « It’s Getting Hot In Here

At least two Campus Climate Challenge partners, the Southern Energy Network and the Student Environmental Action Coalition, are currently organizing a Mountain Justice Spring Break program for this March. This is a very exciting opportunity for young people to see the realities of Mountaintop Removal, connect with local communities fighting this destructive practice, and get involved in community service projects. Currently proposed are two one-week long sessions with a weekend convergence in between in West Viginia, and additional one week sessions in Tennessee, Virginia, and possibly Kentucky.

You can be part of the solution, you can be part of the fight against Mountaintop Removal coal mining. If you’re interested in coming, visit the MJSB interest page and fill out the interest form. Then they will select dates that work for as many schools as possible.

Oh, and watch out for Energy Justice Summer…more details coming soon.

About Mattie

Matt/Mattie Reitman got introduced to energy and climate work as an undergrad at Syracuse University, where he helped start a successful campaign to get the university to buy 20% clean renewable energy. At the time, this put SU amongst the top 25 renewables purchasers in the country. Mattie is focused on building the youth climate movement in Ohio, fighting proposed dirty energy facilities, and building campus-community solidarity. He has a degree in women's studies and sociology, and lives in Columbus, Ohio.