Which of the following aligns with recommendations for the role of early childhood education programs in mitigating climate change?
a. Early childhood education programs do not measurably contribute to climate change, so do not have a role in mitigating it.
b. Governmental opportunities, such as federal tax credits, grants, and financing mechanisms in the Inflation Reduction Act and Bipartisan Infrastructure Law can help providers offset the cost of more sustainable practices.
c. Early childhood education programs should provide transportation, because one bus does not burn as much fossil fuel as having all parents drop off their children individually.
d. Because early childhood education programs generate their own revenue, they can bear the cost of maintenance and upgrades to more sustainable practices (e.g., reducing carbon emissions).