Michael Hogue
4/22/2019 5:56 PM
Cultures that keep women as second class citizens. Lack of credit or job experience.
Michael Hogue
"I pledge to be best in this world!"
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 784 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO1.0donationmade
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UP TO9.0meatless or vegan mealsconsumed
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UP TO215minutesspent learning
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UP TO275pounds of CO2have been saved
Michael's actions
Food
Reduce Animal Products
#4 Plant-Rich Diet
I will enjoy 1 meatless or vegan meal(s) each day of the challenge.
Food
Explore Other Food Solutions
All Food Solutions
I will spend at least 15 minutes researching other Drawdown Food Solutions.
Transport
Use Muscle Power
#49 Cars
I will cut my car trip mileage by only taking necessary trips, and I will only use muscle-powered transportation for all other trips.
Women and Girls
Research Barriers to Participation and Representation
#6 Educating Girls, #7 Family Planning, #62 Women Smallholders
I will spend at least 15 minutes learning more about the barriers to women's equal participation and representation around the world.
Women and Girls
Learn about the Need for Family Planning
#7 Family Planning
I will spend at least 20 minutes learning more about the need for family planning globally.
Transport
Improve a Bus Stop
#37 Mass Transit
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.
Women and Girls
Support Women-Owned Businesses
#62 Women Smallholders
I will spend 15 minutes each day researching women-owned businesses I can support when shopping.
Land Use
Forest-Friendly Foods 2
#5 Tropical Forests
I will replace or remove the palm oil, coffee, and cocoa products in my current diet that are known to contribute to deforestation.
Transport
Purchase a Carbon Offset
#43 Airplanes
If I buy a plane ticket, I will purchase a carbon offset.
Food
Smaller Portions
#3 Reduced Food Waste
I will use smaller plates and/or serve smaller portions when dishing out food.
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.
Food
Learn More about Silvopasture
#9 Silvopasture
I will spend at least 15 minutes watching videos and/or reading about the environmental benefits of silvopasture.
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?
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Michael Hogue 4/24/2019 5:17 AMWorking my way towards a better future! -
Michael Hogue 4/23/2019 5:58 AMI really am enjoying the challenge since I am expanding my knowledge in different areas and advocating for things I believe in. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONWomen and Girls Research Barriers to Participation and RepresentationWhat are some of the barriers that exist to women's equal participation and/or representation in your community?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONWomen and Girls Learn about the Need for Family PlanningWhat did you learn about the need for family planning? Share some of the learning with your friends!
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REFLECTION QUESTIONWomen and Girls Support Women-Owned BusinessesGlobally, women typically invest a higher proportion of their earnings in their families and communities than men. How can you better support communities by supporting women? Can you share any past experiences that may help others take action?
Michael Hogue 4/22/2019 5:54 PMIn most communities around the world, women are the ones to bring in the money. Support women owned businesses and you end up supporting the community. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONTransport Improve a Bus StopHow can you advocate for transportation systems which minimize environmental impact while also meeting human needs?
Michael Hogue 4/22/2019 5:53 PMAny mass transit is environmentally friendly by design. The problem is that of the last mile issue. Depending on where you are or want to go, mass transit will get you nearby but not necessarily exactly where u want to be. That leaves you to figure out how to get to/from transit. If u are willing to expect a not perfect system, you will be more environmentally friendly and vis versa. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONTransport Use Muscle PowerHow do your transportation choices affect your engagement in your community? Does your experience or enjoyment differ while walking, riding transit, biking or driving?
Michael Hogue 4/22/2019 5:46 PMI have only a few modes of transportation since I am an amputee. I ride transit or I walk. Walking is not a fun experience for me so I am so glad I have access to public transit. It even helps that I work for a public transit agency! -
Michael Hogue 4/22/2019 5:42 PMHard to do the challenge when you are chilling with your friends! -
REFLECTION QUESTIONTransport Purchase a Carbon OffsetA round-trip flight from New York City to Los Angeles emits just over 1.5 tons of CO2. What can you do to reduce the number of flights you take per year?
Michael Hogue 4/17/2019 6:26 AMJust don't travel....but that is not reasonable. Travel broadens your perspective and allows compassion by giving your others viewpoints. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONLand Use Forest-Friendly Foods 2How difficult or easy was it to change your diet?
Michael Hogue 4/17/2019 6:24 AMI'm always willing to try new foods. The hard part is adding them to my diet on a regular basis and get out of my comfort zone.