For active geothermal, lawmakers can pass policies that csn hel buinesses pay for large scale active geothermal power plants to be built.
Olympia Vassallo
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participant impact
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UP TO5.0milesnot traveled by car
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UP TO1.4pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO110minutesbeing mindful
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UP TO163minutesspent learning
Olympia's actions
Food, Agriculture, and Land Use
Learn More about Regenerative Agriculture
Conservation Agriculture, Regenerative Annual Cropping
I will spend at least 5 minutes learning about the need for more regenerative agriculture.
Transportation
Research and Consider Switching to a Hybrid or Electric Vehicle
Electric Cars, Hybrid Cars
I will spend at least 5 minutes researching and weighing my options to see if a hybrid or electric vehicle makes sense for my lifestyle.
Food, Agriculture, and Land Use
Learn about Local Indigenous Practices
Indigenous Peoples' Forest Tenure
I will spend at least 5 minutes learning how local indigenous tribes are caring for the land by participating in a training, workshop, or presentation.
Food, Agriculture, and Land Use
Eat Mindfully
Reduced Food Waste
I will eat all of my meals without distractions, e.g., phone, computer, TV, or newspaper.
Electricity
Learn More about Micro Wind
Micro Wind Turbines
I will spend at least 20 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of micro wind.
Food, Agriculture, and Land Use
Reduce Food Waste
Reduced Food Waste
I will keep a daily log of food I throw away during Drawdown Ecochallenge, either because it went bad before I ate it, I put too much on my plate, or it was scraps from food preparation, and commit to reducing my food waste throughout the challenge.
Industry
Research the Climate Impact of Refrigerants
Refrigerant Management
I will spend 40 minutes learning about the climate impact of refrigerants and what climate-friendly refrigerants are by using the links below.
Transportation
Try Carpooling
Carpooling
I will commute by carpool 2 miles per day and avoid sending up to (___) lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.
Electricity
Learn More About Geothermal Energy
Geothermal Power
I will spend at least 40 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of geothermal energy and consider investing in this technology.
Electricity
Learn More about Biomass
Biomass Power
I will spend at least 18 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of biomass.
Land Sinks
Forest-Friendly Foods 1
Tropical Forest Restoration
I will spend at least 14 minutes researching the impact of my diet to see how it contributes to deforestation.
Food, Agriculture, and Land Use
Learn About Aquaculture
Improved Aquaculture
Each day, I will spend at least 10 minutes learning about sustainable aquaculture.
Food, Agriculture, and Land Use
Learn the Truth About Expiration Dates
Reduced Food Waste
I will spend at least 10 minutes learning how to differentiate between sell by, use by, and best by dates.
Land Sinks
Learn More about Silvopasture
Silvopasture
I will spend at least 26 minutes watching videos and/or reading about the environmental benefits of silvopasture.
Participant Feed
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REFLECTION QUESTIONElectricityGeothermal energy is reliable, abundant, and efficient. Project Drawdown states that public investment will play a crucial role in its expansion. In what ways (i.e. with money, time, advocacy) can you invest in geothermal energy?
Olympia Vassallo 10/24/2023 7:47 AMFor passive geothermal, lawmakers cna give property owner incentives like tax credits which will reduce the money they spend out of pocket to get passive geothermal installed in the buildings.
For active geothermal, lawmakers can pass policies that csn hel buinesses pay for large scale active geothermal power plants to be built.
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REFLECTION QUESTIONElectricityMicro turbines can be placed on large structures to take advantage of stronger, steadier breezes. The Eiffel Tower now sports vertical axis turbines that produce electricity for use on site. Where could micro turbines potentially be installed in your city?
Olympia Vassallo 10/06/2023 7:30 AMI wonder why we don't use more wind turbines in our town, they would fit great down town near the court house, and splash ville.