Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich will be joined by Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) Superintendent Dr. Thomas Thomas Taylor to update the community on the County’s Climate Action Plan at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, March 11 at Walt Whitman High School.

In the annual report covering Fiscal Year 2024 the County continued its transition to zero-emission buses and expanded recycling programs to help reduce the waste we have to discard. The report includes advancements in clean energy, microgrid projects and building performance standards.

The update also acknowledges efforts in environmental justice and emphasizes the role of young people in combating climate change, highlighted by the inclusion of Leadership for Social Justice Academy students in the program.

• County Executive Marc Elrich

• Dr. Thomas Taylor, Superintendent, Montgomery County Public Schools

• Sarah Kogel-Smucker, Climate Change Officer, Montgomery County

• Leadership for Social Justice Academy students at Whitman High School

WHAT:

County Executive Marc Elrich will present the Montgomery County FY24 Climate Action Plan Annual Report to students in the Leadership for Social Justice Academy at Whitman High School.

The report highlights the County’s significant progress in implementing its Climate Action Plan, detailing advancements in clean energy, building performance, transportation, tree planting and more, all aimed at reducing climate pollution and increasing resilience to climate impacts.

WHEN:

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Tuesday, March 11, 2025, 11 a.m.

Walt Whitman High School, 7100 Whittier Blvd, Bethesda

WHY:

The presentation serves to inform and engage students about the County’s efforts to tackle climate change, emphasizing the importance of collective action and innovative solutions. County Executive Elrich will showcase how Montgomery County is leading by example, and steadfastly advancing sustainable investments, green jobs and climate resilience.