Nalani Kircher

I will spend at least 10 minutes finding out if my city, region, or state offers incentives for retrofitting existing buildings.

I will spend at least 10 minutes researching heat pumps to see if installing one makes sense for my home/building.

I will spend 10 minutes researching the environmental benefits of peatlands and what is being done around the world to conserve and restore them.

I will contact 2 elected officials to voice my opinion on the importance of restoring farmland in my region, including both public and private land.

I will spend at least 15 minutes researching the impact of my diet to see how it contributes to deforestation.

I will spend at least 5 minutes finding out if anyone is working on perennial biomass projects in my region and how I can get involved.

I will spend at least 15 minutes learning more about the environmental services provided by and the environmental issues affecting temperate forests.

I will research and tell 5 people each day about the benefits of alternative energy sources like wind turbines, solar energy, geothermal energy, and methane digesters.

I will spend at least 10 minutes learning about the need for more regenerative agriculture.

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

I will take a walk for 10 minutes each day and take note of the infrastructure that makes walking more or less enjoyable, accessible, and possible.

I will research and support local farmers who have made the decision to not use synthetic nitrogen fertilizers.

I will reduce the amount of paper mail that I receive by 0.11lbs (0.05kg) a day or 41lbs (18.6kg) a year by opting into paperless billing, ending unwanted subscriptions and opting out of junk mail.

I will spend at least 10 minutes researching other Drawdown Buildings and Cities Solutions.

I will spend at least 10 minutes learning how to properly dispose of my refrigerator, freezer, and other refrigerants at the end of their useful lives.

I will recycle all materials that are accepted by local haulers or drop stations in my community.

I will spend at least 10 minutes researching how to properly dispose of bioplastics in my city and share this information with 2 friends, family and/or colleagues.

I will spend at least 10 minutes researching and advocating for a comprehensive high speed rail network in my country/region.

I will spend at least 10 minutes researching cement alternatives that reduce the carbon footprint of concrete.