Jan Rose

Climate Reality Denver/Boulder Chapter

"To make a measurable impact on the severity of the climate crisis"

POINTS TOTAL

0 TODAY
0 THIS WEEK
454 TOTAL

participant impact

UP TO

9.0

meatless or vegan meals

consumed
UP TO

60

minutes

spent learning
UP TO

11

public officials or leaders

contacted

Jan's actions

Action Track: Social Justice

Contact your Elected Officials

#23 Farmland Restoration

I will contact 11 elected officials to voice my opinion on the importance of restoring farmland in my region, including both public and private land.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Transport

Research and Consider Switching to a Hybrid or Electric Vehicle

#26 Electric Vehicles

I will spend at least 30 minutes researching and weighing my options to see if a hybrid or electric vehicle makes sense for my lifestyle.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food

Reduce Animal Products

#4 Plant-Rich Diet

I will enjoy 1 meatless or vegan meal(s) each day of the challenge.

COMPLETED 9
DAILY ACTIONS

Transport

Research and Advocate for High-Speed Rail

#66 High-Speed Rail

I will spend at least 30 minutes researching and advocating for a comprehensive high speed rail network in my country/region.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Transport

Conduct Virtual Meetings

#63 Telepresence

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

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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?

Jan Rose 4/24/2019 11:33 AM

I think I could have contributed more had I selected more areas and remembered to check in more often!

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Transport Research and Advocate for High-Speed Rail

What are the factors that influence your choice of transportation? These can include things like money, time, and convenience, as well as perceptions of danger or safety. What would need to change for you to regularly choose more climate-friendly options?

Jan Rose 4/19/2019 10:12 AM

I still drive a carbon car but have reduced my use of it to one tank of gas per month. I walk wherever I can and take light rail when I into downtown. I’m concerned about safety if I buy an e-bike/scooter—bike lanes are too scarce and traffic is too unpredictably re respecting the primacy of the bike lane.

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Jan Rose 4/19/2019 10:09 AM

Researching how to finally complete the RTD transportation plan from Denver to Longmont/Boulder and the use of electric rather than diesel trains.

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Jan Rose 4/09/2019 8:54 AM

I joined the challenge because we all need to do everything we can to address the climate crisis and I chose my particular actions because I wanted to educate myself on topics with which I’m unfamiliar and would create communications channels with legislators I’ve not yet met.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Transport Research and Consider Switching to a Hybrid or Electric Vehicle

Reducing (or eliminating) exhaust emissions and improving public health are two benefits of green vehicles. What other motivators inspire you to consider switching to a more fuel-efficient vehicle?

Jan Rose 4/09/2019 8:50 AM

I thought I wanted a Subaru Crosstrek hybrid but after doing the research and comparing my current driving patterns (less than one tank of gas per month) I realized I could choose a ZEV so it’s going to be a Nissan Leaf!

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Transport Conduct Virtual Meetings

How can you ensure that your virtual meetings honor your values and your company's culture?

Jan Rose 4/09/2019 8:48 AM

My video conference meetings are exclusively reserved for discussions of climate change since my access to the Zoom app is provided by Climate Reality Project.

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Jan Rose 4/04/2019 3:53 PM

I thought I wanted to trade in my car for a Subaru Crosstrek hybrid but after doing my research I believe a Nissan Leaf is a better choice because I virtually never need to switch over to gasoline.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Food Reduce Animal Products

In your opinion, what contributes to people in North America eating more meat than any other countries? What does this say about North American values and ways of living?

Jan Rose 4/04/2019 3:51 PM

We are conditioned to believe hat meat offers an unbeatable source of protein that’s required for us to have a healthy diet. We are bombarded with ads from factory farms full of misleading and incorrect assertions.

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Jan Rose 4/03/2019 4:05 PM

I’m holding a virtual meeting tomorrow night with a colleague to prepare her for her first Climate Reality Presentation!

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Jan Rose 4/03/2019 4:04 PM

I made homemade spaghetti squash Alfredo with my 2nd to last squash from last Fall.

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