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Drawdown EcoChallenge
April 3 - April 24, 2019
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Kali DeMarco

The Wild Center

"To ignite an enduring passion for the Adirondacks where people and nature can thrive together and offer an example for the world "

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Kali's actions

Electricity Generation

Spread the Word about Energy Alternatives

All Electricity Generation Solutions

I will research and tell 2 people each day about the benefits of alternative energy sources like wind turbines, solar energy, geothermal energy, and methane digesters.

COMPLETED 4
DAILY ACTIONS

Electricity Generation

Learn More About Geothermal Energy

#18 Geothermal

I will spend at least 120 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of geothermal energy and consider investing in this technology.

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Buildings and Cities

Online Energy Audit

Multiple Solutions

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

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Buildings and Cities

Research Retrofitting Incentives

#80 Retrofitting

I will spend at least 120 minutes finding out if my city, region, or state offers incentives for retrofitting existing buildings.

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Land Use

Support Indigenous Peoples' Land Management

#39 Indigenous Peoples' Land Management

I will donate to The Nature Conservancy, which works with Indigenous Peoples to secure land tenure and resource rights, support improved governance and local institutions, assist in natural resource mapping, planning and management; and strengthen livelihoods and sustainable economic development.

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Action Track: Social Justice

Start a Social Media Campaign

#6 Educating Girls

Through social media, I will raise awareness about gender inequity in education by sharing the information found in the links below.

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Land Use

Forest-Friendly Foods 1

#5 Tropical Forests

I will spend at least 60 minutes researching the impact of my diet to see how it contributes to deforestation.

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Participant Feed

Reflection, encouragement, and relationship building are all important aspects of getting a new habit to stick.
Share thoughts, encourage others, and reinforce positive new habits on the Feed.

To get started, share “your why.” Why did you join the challenge and choose the actions you did?

  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Electricity Generation Spread the Word about Energy Alternatives
    What inspiration and wisdom can you gather from your family, faith, or community traditions that would help you in both communicating about and addressing our most pressing energy issues?
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    Kali DeMarco 4/08/2019 6:43 AM
    Did you know that 
    Geothermal energy is reliable 24/7 because the energy is constantly produced within the Earth regardless of weather.
    Geothermal required no combustion and produces very low levels of green house gases.  Many geothermal power plants operate with zero emissions 
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  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Action Track: Social Justice Start a Social Media Campaign
    How are people responding to the statistics you're sharing on social media?
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    Kali DeMarco 4/08/2019 6:38 AM
    I wonder how many people take the time out of their day to read posts like the ones I am putting out? I know when I'm on the other side of this I often ignore posts and statuses. 
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    Kali DeMarco 4/04/2019 6:52 AM
    Daily Challenge:Spread the Word about Energy Alternatives

    Wind creates jobs. The U.S. wind sector employed more than 100,000 workers in 2016 and wind turbine technician is one of the fastest growing American jobs of the decade. According to the Wind Vision Report, wind has the potential to support more than 600,000 jobs in manufacturing, installation, maintenance, and supporting services by 2050.

    Wind enables U.S. industry growth and U.S. competitiveness. Wind has an annual economic impact of about $20 Billion  on the U.S. economy, The United States has a vast domestic resources and a highly-skilled workforce, and can compete globally in the clean energy economy.
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    Kali DeMarco 4/04/2019 6:13 AM
    Check out Katherine Wilkinson's Ted Talk called How Empowering Women and Girls Can Help Stop Global Warming and learn a little bit about gender inequality and education! Link is below!
    https://www.ted.com/talks/katharine_wilkinson_how_empowering_women_and_girls_can_help_stop_global_warming
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    Kali DeMarco 4/04/2019 5:36 AM
    The Wild Center team is so excited and super motivated! 
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