Alayna McCormick
4/15/2019 7:40 AM
family planning is important to the earth and to our health
Alayna McCormick
"help pccs get greener"
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UP TO20minutesspent learning
Alayna's actions
Materials
Research Cement Alternatives
#36 Alternative Cement
I will spend at least 2 minutes researching cement alternatives that reduce the carbon footprint of concrete.
Women and Girls
Learn about the Need for Family Planning
#7 Family Planning
I will spend at least 3 minutes learning more about the need for family planning globally.
Materials
Properly Dispose of Refrigerants
#1 Refrigerant Management
I will spend at least 3 minutes learning how to properly dispose of my refrigerator, freezer, and other refrigerants at the end of their useful lives.
Land Use
Learn about Temperate Forests
#12 Temperate Forests
I will spend at least 5 minutes learning more about the environmental services provided by and the environmental issues affecting temperate forests.
Electricity Generation
Learn More About Geothermal Energy
#18 Geothermal
I will spend at least 7 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of geothermal energy and consider investing in this technology.
Food
Support Nutrient Management
#65 Nutrient Management
I will research and support local farmers who have made the decision to not use synthetic nitrogen fertilizers.
Participant Feed
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To get started, share “your why.” Why did you join the challenge and choose the actions you did?
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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 QUESTIONMaterials Research Cement AlternativesConcrete is a good example of a material that most of us encounter every day, but may its carbon footprint is not obvious. What other everyday materials might have a large carbon footprint? How can you find out more?
Alayna McCormick 4/15/2019 7:35 AMother every day materials that contain a large carbon foot print include bananas. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONMaterials Properly Dispose of RefrigerantsHow do you address your own feelings of concern, fear or despair about climate change?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONLand Use Learn about Temperate ForestsAs 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?
Alayna McCormick 4/05/2019 11:44 AMit makes me feel very sad but we might be able to do something to fix it -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFood Support Nutrient ManagementHow does environmental quality influence your sense of community?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONElectricity Generation Learn More About Geothermal EnergyGeothermal 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?