Quinn Keefer

Asheville High School!

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Food

Learn More about Silvopasture

#9 Silvopasture

I will spend at least 60 minutes watching videos and/or reading about the environmental benefits of silvopasture.

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Buildings and Cities

Plan to Insulate

#31 Insulation

I will find out how to make my home more energy efficient through better insulation and weatherization.

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Electricity Generation

Learn More About Geothermal Energy

#18 Geothermal

I will spend at least 60 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of geothermal energy and consider investing in this technology.

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Land Use

Research Peatlands

#13 Peatlands

I will spend 8 minutes researching the environmental benefits of peatlands and what is being done around the world to conserve and restore them.

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Electricity Generation

Learn More about Micro Wind

#76 Micro Wind

I will spend at least 60 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of Micro Wind.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Land Use

Much of Indonesia's peatlands have been drained so they could be replaced with palm oil or pulp and paper plantations. How can you make choices that help to protect peatlands, even if you live far away from one?
Quinn Keefer 4/24/2019 10:12 AM
Deposition of organic matter that has had millions of years to form. They, absorb carbon from the atmosphere. Only 0.4% of the surface is peat bog. When organic matter gets trapped for long periods of time. Absorb so much carbon from the atmosphere. What is the typical carbon content of the average peat bog 42%? What methods can we use to better manage peat bogs? Leave them below much of the Earth’s peat bogs are still intact? 15%

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Electricity Generation

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?
Quinn Keefer 4/24/2019 9:54 AM
I have learned about micro wind before when my family considered installing one. From the wind that blows naturally. Switch to more efficient lightbulbs. On top of the BB&T building.

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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?
Quinn Keefer 4/24/2019 9:29 AM
I have heard of silvopasture before we did an assignment on it in my science class it is better for all of the land

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Electricity Generation

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?
Quinn Keefer 4/24/2019 9:19 AM
I have been looking into various alternative energy companies. Because I have a bit of money that I want to invest in the future source of power.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Buildings and Cities

What are some of the benefits of making your home more energy efficient?
Quinn Keefer 4/24/2019 9:14 AM
You can save lots of energy by insulating your house your carbon footprint will decrease. Saving money in the long term is very good because you could put that to other things.

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