At Walt Whitman High School in Bethesda, Montgomery County, high school students part of the Leadership Academy for Social Justice had the opportunity to meet with County Executive Marc Elrich and Superintendent Dr. Thomas Taylor to discuss the county's efforts in addressing climate change. Elrich highlighted the progress made since the adoption of the Climate Action Plan in 2021, with a significant number of actions already completed or nearing completion. The initiatives include transitioning to electric utilities, zero emission buses, solar energy panels, hydrogen-producing plants, increased recycling efforts, and working towards eliminating the county incinerator. Elrich, leading by example, shared his personal efforts such as driving an electric car, using solely electric utilities, and having a solar roof at his home. Dr. Taylor announced plans for the school district to install solar roof panels on schools, introduce electric buses, and open the district's first net zero emissions building in 2027. The Social Justice Leadership Academy reflects the school system's expanded focus on climate change education, empowering students to understand and engage in building a sustainable future. The county's commitment to creating economic opportunities in the clean energy sector and enhancing environmental quality demonstrates a positive outlook on the community's resilience and sustainability. The engagement of young people underscores the importance of their role in shaping the outcomes of current environmental actions for the benefit of future generations.