Kat Geertsen

Instead of traveling by plane, I will find an alternative way to accomplish the goals of an upcoming trip (i.e. telepresence, vacation locally).

If I buy a plane ticket, I will purchase a carbon offset.

I will spend at least 90 minutes learning about the legacy of redlining and how city planning and environmental justice issues are interconnected.

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

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 create a plan to and advocate for solar installation at my business, apartment building, or campus.

I will spend at least 90 minutes learning about the need for more regenerative agriculture.

I will spend at least 90 minutes learning how local indigenous tribes are caring for the land by participating in a training, workshop, or presentation.

I will research and support local farmers who have made the decision to not use synthetic nitrogen fertilizers.

I will donate to Native American Rights Fund, which protects tribal natural resources and environmental rights and promotes Native American Human Rights.

I will spend 90 minutes researching cattle feed and manure management, or visiting a dairy farm to learn about their farming practices.

I will visit a coastal or ocean site to experience the ecosystem and look for the presence of macroalgae/seaweed.

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

I will donate 5 Femme Kits to help people who menstruate overcome health and sanitation barriers to being able to attend school.

I will spend at least 90 minutes learning more about the barriers to women's equal participation and representation around the world.

I will raise funds to help make school affordable for girls around the world.

I will host a virtual film screening and discussion about women's and gender equality issues.

Sometimes protecting nature requires feeling connected to nature. I will invest 240 minutes in exploring and appreciating a natural area in my region, whether a forest, wetland, coastal area, or somewhere else.

I will contact 10 elected officials to voice my opinion on the importance of restoring farmland in my region, including both public and private land.

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

I will eat all of my meals without distractions, e.g., phone, computer, TV, or newspaper.

I will complete a plastics audit to see where plastics show up in my life and determine how I can reduce the use of single-use plastics.

I will eat a heart healthy diet by adding 3 cups of fruits and vegetables each day to achieve at least 4 cups per day.