Charlie Gonzalez

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.

I will spend 15 minutes researching the environmental benefits of peatlands and what is being done around the world to conserve and restore them.

I will watch a video about methane digesters (also commonly known as anaerobic digesters).

I will spend 5 minutes each day researching women-owned businesses I can support when shopping.

I will spend at least 15 minutes researching the impact of my diet to see how it contributes to deforestation.

I will plant 5 tree(s) in my community, public parks, or backyard.

I will only purchase wood and paper products from ecologically certified sources like Forest Stewardship Council.

I will contact 2 congress people or representatives to advocate for public policy that protects forests and the enforcement of existing anti-logging laws.

I will find out who in my city makes decisions that impact neighborhood walkability and express my support for better walking infrastructure.

I will spend at least 20 minutes researching how to properly dispose of bioplastics in my city and share this information with 15 friends, family and/or colleagues.

I will spend at least 15 minutes researching and advocating for a comprehensive high speed rail network in my country/region.

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 test drive an electric bike at a local distributor to see if it makes sense to use one in place of my car, or to extend the area I can cover by bike.

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 encourage my office to hold meetings virtually whenever possible instead of requiring travel.

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.

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

I will take a walk for 15 minutes each day and take note of the infrastructure that makes walking more or less enjoyable, accessible, and possible.