EcoChallenge.org

Drawdown EcoChallenge

April 3 - April 24, 2019

Geraldine Fleming

Chapel Hill High School

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Geraldine's actions

Food

Learn More about Silvopasture

#9 Silvopasture

I will spend at least 20 minutes watching videos and/or reading about the environmental benefits of silvopasture.

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Action Track: Social Justice

Support Microgeneration in Low Income Countries

#48 In-Stream Hydro, #76 Micro Wind, #78 Microgrids

I will make a donation to a nonprofit that installs microgeneration in low income countries.

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ONE-TIME ACTION

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Food

Had you heard of the term "silvopasture" before now? After learning more about it, what do you think is the biggest advantage of silvopasture?
Geraldine Fleming 4/23/2019 4:47 AM
I was familiar with the concept but had not heard the specific name "silvopasture." Additional benefits to orchards used as silvopasture would be weed control by the grazing animals and fertilization of the tree crop by the animal manure.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Action Track: Social Justice

How can micro energy solutions reduce inequities? Why is this important to you?
Geraldine Fleming 4/23/2019 4:41 AM
Developing countries have the chance to develop in an environmentally friendly way. Unlike developed countries where we are trying to correct the mistakes, developing countries can get it right from the beginning. Micro energy solutions will allow them to do this, but generating the energy they need locally rather than creating vast grids that rely on energy sources that pollute and destroy the environment.

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