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Welcome to Drawdown EcoChallenge!

Watch the short video below to learn the basics.
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Drawdown EcoChallenge
April 3 - April 24, 2019
Geraldine Fleming's avatar

Geraldine Fleming

Chapel Hill High School

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Geraldine's actions

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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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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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
    Food Learn More about Silvopasture
    Had you heard of the term "silvopasture" before now? After learning more about it, what do you think is the biggest advantage of silvopasture?
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    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 Support Microgeneration in Low Income Countries
    How can micro energy solutions reduce inequities? Why is this important to you?
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    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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