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Drawdown EcoChallenge

April 3 - April 24, 2019

kati fox

Asheville High School!

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kati's actions

Electricity Generation

Learn More about Biomass

#34 Biomass

I will spend at least 15 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of biomass.

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ONE-TIME ACTION

Land Use

Research Peatlands

#13 Peatlands

I will spend 31 minutes researching the environmental benefits of peatlands and what is being done around the world to conserve and restore them.

COMPLETED 1
DAILY ACTION

Electricity Generation

Learn More about Micro Wind

#76 Micro Wind

I will spend at least 15 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of Micro Wind.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Land Use

Learn about Temperate Forests

#12 Temperate Forests

I will spend at least 20 minutes learning more about the environmental services provided by and the environmental issues affecting temperate forests.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Land Use

Forest-Friendly Foods 1

#5 Tropical Forests

I will spend at least 35 minutes researching the impact of my diet to see how it contributes to deforestation.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food

Learn More about Silvopasture

#9 Silvopasture

I will spend at least 23 minutes watching videos and/or reading about the environmental benefits of silvopasture.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Electricity Generation

Learn More About Geothermal Energy

#18 Geothermal

I will spend at least 25 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of geothermal energy and consider investing in this technology.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food

Explore Other Food Solutions

All Food Solutions

I will spend at least 847 minutes researching other Drawdown Food Solutions.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Materials

Share Bioplastic Disposal Tips

#47 Bioplastic

I will spend at least 1440 minutes researching how to properly dispose of bioplastics in my city and share this information with 1 friends, family and/or colleagues.

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?

REFLECTION QUESTION
Land Use Forest-Friendly Foods 1

How is your diet currently impacting deforestation? What can you do to decrease your negative impact and increase your positive impact?

kati fox 4/22/2019 1:16 PM

My diet impacts deforestation because I contribute to companies that directly contribute to deforestation. To decrease my negative impact I can start to be more concious of not including things in my diet that include palm oil, or stop using brands which I am now aware contribute to deforestation.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Electricity Generation Learn More about Micro Wind

Micro turbines can be placed on large structures to take advantage of stronger, steadier breezes. The Eiffel Tower now sports vertical axis turbines that produce electricity for use on site. Where could micro turbines potentially be installed in your city?

kati fox 4/22/2019 11:50 AM

The BB&T buiding would be a good place for wind turbines. I also think that somewhere on the mountains may be good. We also have a lot of open field space that would be good for placing wind turbines.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Land Use Learn about Temperate Forests

As you learn more about the scope and seriousness of the environmental challenges we face, what impact does that have on your thinking and actions? What are the parts that feel overwhelming? What parts help you feel hopeful?

kati fox 4/12/2019 11:26 AM

Now when I do things that are bad for the environment, i realize that it’s bad for the environment. And that I probably shouldn’t do it. So I try to make better decisions that will make me feel like a better person.
All of it, im easily overwhelmed.
Also all of it, I like feeling like something I’m doing is helping the planet even if it’s just going on a walk or something.
better future

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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?

kati fox 4/09/2019 11:32 AM

No, I hadn’t heard of a silvopasture before now. Now that I know about it, I think that the biggest benefit would be diversifying your income, like chicken/duck eggs and growing mushrooms instead of just cattle.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Electricity Generation Learn More About Geothermal Energy

Geothermal energy is reliable, abundant, and efficient. Project Drawdown states that public investment will play a crucial role in its expansion. In what ways (i.e. with money, time, advocacy) can you invest in geothermal energy?

kati fox 4/05/2019 11:35 AM

North Carolina can reinstate the tax refunds for passive geothermal. The federal government could provide incentives like tax refunds, reduced tax rates, or offer seed monies for active geothermal power plants.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Food Explore Other Food Solutions

What did you find out? What is the most interesting fact you learned?

kati fox 4/05/2019 7:24 AM

I found out what sell by/use by dates are really for. I think the most interesting thing I learned was that sell by dates are for grocers, and help inventory management.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Materials Share Bioplastic Disposal Tips

What concerns you the most about how we are affecting the planet? Consider both local and global actions.

kati fox 3/14/2019 11:25 AM

Literally everything? Like as of right now, I’ve read that scientists are saying that we only have 12 years to reverse climate change or the Earth may not be habitable? Or something like that? I don’t know, we’re literally like killing an entire planet! And most people don’t even seem to care, even though there are easy ways to help reverse our actions!

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