William Callahan

I will commute by bike 8 miles each day and avoid sending up to (___) lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

I will contact 2 congress people or representatives to advocate for public policy that protects forests and the enforcement of existing anti-logging laws, as well as the rights of local people to protect and restore the land in their communities.

Sometimes protecting nature requires feeling connected to nature. I will invest 180 minutes in exploring and appreciating a natural area in my region, whether a forest, wetland, coastal area, or somewhere else.

I will write or call 2 elected officials telling them not to support fossil fuel subsidies and instead support wind energy generation.

I will calculate the carbon emissions associated with my household and consider how different lifestyle choices could reduce our carbon footprint and our impact on the environment.

I will contact the fossil fuel companies that supply energy in my community and ask how they manage and reduce methane leakage.

I will contact 2 elected officials to voice my opinion on the importance of restoring farmland in my region, including both public and private land.

I will assess the vehicles used by my company or college and advocate for a purchasing policy focused on electric and fuel-efficient vehicles.

I will improve a bus stop in my neighborhood by posting the stop schedule, adding seating or shelter, adding art or flowers, picking up litter, or implementing some other small improvement.

I will watch Drawdown’s Climate Solutions 101 and share what I learned with others.

I will use seaweed in a new recipe.

I will spend at least 30 minutes researching how people can build with carbon-storing materials - including agricultural byproducts - and discuss it with my peers or post to social media.

I will complete an online energy audit of my home, office, or dorm room and identify my next steps for saving energy.

I will spend 20 minutes researching and shopping from 2 businesses owned by women, people of color, or immigrants.

I will enjoy 1 meatless or vegan meals each day of the challenge.

I will visit seafoodwatch.org and download the app to commit to making better seafood choices for a healthier ocean.

Using the Seafood Watch guide, I will feature a sustainable seafood ingredient in a new recipe.

I will spend at least 30 minutes learning how local indigenous tribes are caring for the land by participating in a training, workshop, or presentation.

Using Drawdown's Job Function Action Guide, I will learn about climate actions I can take at work.

I will eat a heart healthy diet by adding 1 cups of fruits and vegetables each day to achieve at least 4 cups per day.