Karen Mayher

I will spend at least 20 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of geothermal energy and consider investing in this technology.

I will spend at least 20 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of biomass.

I will spend at least 20 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of micro wind.

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 sign up for my utility company's clean/renewable energy option. If my utility does not offer one, I will purchase Renewable Energy Credits to match my usage.

I will spend 20 minutes learning about carbon offsets, and why they are a necessary solution in combating a climate crisis.

I will spend 20 minutes learning about the climate impact of refrigerants and what climate-friendly refrigerants are by using the links below.

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

I will practice the "5 Rs" — refuse, reduce, reuse, repurpose, and recycle — to reduce my waste more than I can with just recycling alone.

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

I will spend 20 minutes researching cattle feed and manure management, or visiting a dairy farm to learn about their farming practices.

Each day, I will spend at least 5 minutes learning about sustainable aquaculture.

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 avoid buying and using 1 single-use plastics and instead replace them with durable options.

I will cook 1 meals with zero-waste each day.

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 finding out how to make my home more energy efficient through better insulation and weatherization.

I will spend 20 minutes learning about biochar and how it can help sequester carbon.