Beyond Coal
The Beyond Coal movement is an effort created by the Sierra Club to promote national universities to utilize alternative energy sources instead of coal-based sources. The movement is geared towards working with college students to encourage environmental understanding and awareness by encouraging the research and use of alternative energies.[1]
Thus far, Beyond Coal has been able to successfully close down 110 coal burning plants and stopped 150 plants, with the aim of stopping the 412 plants that are left in the country.[2] With regards to national universities, 16 have committed to utilizing alternative sources for energy.[1] Specifically, at Michigan State University, the Beyond Coal campaign was started in the spring of 2010. Students, faculty, and alumni are working together to promote the awareness of alternative energy sources as well as encouraging students around campus to encourage administration to stop utilizing carbon energy sources.[3]