31 March 2010

New drive to cut carbon emissions in schools
Schools are being urged to buy seasonal food and get more pupils to walk and cycle as part of a drive to reduce their carbon footprint.

Schools Minister Diana Johnson today encouraged schools to 'get green' as a study shows that sustainable schools can raise attainment levels and improve behaviour.

The Government's new carbon management strategy for the schools sector, published today, also sets an ambitious target to cut current emissions from energy use by 53 per cent by 2020 - helping schools to tackle climate change while at the same time saving money.

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