Students at Holy Name of Mary Academy recently had a special visit from former student, Michelle Slaney, who is currently an advisor to the Minister of Climate and Energy in Copenhagen, Denmark. Michelle dropped by the school during her visit home for the Christmas holidays to talk to students about the issue of climate change.

Years before climate change was widely accepted by the general public as a global threat, Michelle was studying the impacts of climate change on boreal forests. Michelle has spent the past three years working with climate change policy and represents Denmark on issues relating to International climate change policy and negotiations.

Michelle delivered her message to the students and they discussed ways they could make a difference and raise public awareness of this important global issue. The students were very enthusiastic about climate change such that they have formed a group to help educate the entire school and community about their role in protecting our environment.

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