Capers
CAPERS (Climate Action Plan Emissions Reduction Strategies) is a volunteer research team that informs Princeton’s Climate Action Plan. Research team members work to implement the Plan’s 80+ actions. This research contributes to analyzing multiple options for implementing these actions through an environmental, economic, and equity lens. The team consists of volunteers ranging from high school students to sustainability professionals, currently residing across the United States. With so many actions and the urgent need for progress on climate goals, we are always looking for more help!
If you would like to join the CAPERS research team please contact us for more information on available actions and projects.
Recent Analyses and Updates
The following analyses were completed by a member of the CAPERS team to provide updates on the stormwater mapping and landscaping equipment projects. Click below to view these slideshows in English. Check back later for the final analysis of this work in Spanish and Mandarin.
Past Research
Telecommuting Analysis
The CAPERS team analyzed the approximate the environmental impact of telecommuting. The research is available in English, Spanish, or Mandarin upon request. Please contact Alexandra Dill for more information.
Outdoor Heating Analysis
The CAPERS team approximated the environmental impact of using outdoor heaters for restaurant dining. The research is available in English, Spanish, or Mandarin upon request. Please contact Alexandra Dill for more information.
More About CAPERS
We were founded in 2018 by then-Princeton undergrad, Will Atkinson, as a team of students and community members who analyzed whether the Climate Action Plan’s goals could be met by its actions. Team members helped conduct outreach for the draft Plan in the spring and compiled more than 20 pages of analysis for its final release in July 2019.
