How has
Andrew Cooney
scored on climate education?
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Climate Education Report Card
Candidate Name:
Andrew Cooney
Constituency:
Maidenhead
Party:
Green Party of England and Wales
Date:
2.7.24
Notes:
No notes given.
Question
Score (/5)
Do they support the integration of climate change throughout every subject?
5
Do they support the teaching on solutions for climate change, as well as the causes and impacts?
5
Do they support more training for all teachers around the climate crisis?
5
Do they support more money being spent to upgrade schools so they are carbon neutral?
5
Do they support more green skills being taught in job-related education?
5
Total Score (/25)
25
Candidate's Responses
Do you support the integration of climate change throughout every subject?
Yes, this is an existential threat
Do you support the teaching on solutions for climate change, as well as the causes and impacts?
YES! While the basic concept - the Earth is warming - is straightforward, the effects and mechanisms are wide-ranging and complex. But we have the solutions already and it's not too late to turn things around and avoid the worst impacts
Do they support more training for all teachers around the climate crisis?
Yes - this is essential so the next generation have the tools they need to change our direction
Do they support more money being spent to upgrade schools so they are carbon neutral?
Yes, we have for example a programme of insulation of public buildings budgeted and a requirement for new builds to use the highest standards
Do they support more green skills being taught in job-related education?
Yes - this is a huge growth area and the green trasition will require many highly-skilled workers