John Martin

I will find out who in my city makes decisions that impact neighborhood walkability and express my support for better walking infrastructure.

I will write or call 2 elected official(s) telling them not to support fossil fuel subsidies and instead support wind energy generation.

I will contact 2 congress people or representatives to advocate for public policy that protects forests and the enforcement of existing anti-logging laws.

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 complete an online energy audit of my home, office, or dorm room and identify my next steps for saving energy.

I will spend at least 15 minutes learning more about the need for family planning globally.

I will spend at least 15 minutes researching and advocating for a comprehensive high speed rail network in my country/region.

I will spend at least 15 minutes researching and weighing my options to see if a hybrid or electric vehicle makes sense for my lifestyle.

I will spend 5 minutes each day researching women-owned businesses I can support when shopping.

I will spend at least 15 minutes learning how to differentiate between sell by, use by, and best by dates.

I will spend at least 15 minutes learning more about the barriers to women's equal participation and representation around the world.

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

I will spend at least 15 minutes finding out if anyone is working on perennial biomass projects in my region and how I can get involved.

I will research and tell 1 people each day about the benefits of alternative energy sources like wind turbines, solar energy, geothermal energy, and methane digesters.

I will volunteer 2 hours with a wetland restoration project in my region.

I will take a walk for 5 minutes each day and take note of the infrastructure that makes walking more or less enjoyable, accessible, and possible.

I will spend at least 15 minutes learning how to properly dispose of my refrigerator, freezer, and other refrigerants at the end of their useful lives.

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.