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For South Carolina Public Radio, I'm Dr. Rénard Harris from the College of Charleston. This is Teachable Moments, a minute of education for students and parents.
Extreme weather conditions like hurricanes and snowstorms are becoming more frequent and causing school closures and delays. Many schools nationwide are adopting clean energy solutions for a variety of benefits, including keeping schools open during power outages.
Replacing diesel school buses with electric buses significantly reduces health risks associated with diesel emissions, such as cancer and respiratory problems. Schools using solar power have reported reductions in their electric bills by as much as 90%.
From saving money to shrinking carbon footprints, there are multiple benefits for schools using renewable energy resources.
For the College of Charleston, I’m Dr. Rénard Harris.
