

Alayna McCormick
"help pccs get greener"
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participant impact
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UP TO20minutesspent learning
Alayna's actions
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
Research Cement Alternatives
#36 Alternative Cement
I will spend at least 2 minutes researching cement alternatives that reduce the carbon footprint of concrete.
Participant Feed
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REFLECTION QUESTIONWomen and GirlsWhat did you learn about the need for family planning? Share some of the learning with your friends!
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REFLECTION QUESTIONMaterialsConcrete 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 QUESTIONMaterialsHow do you address your own feelings of concern, fear or despair about climate change?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONLand UseAs 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 QUESTIONFoodHow does environmental quality influence your sense of community?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONElectricity GenerationGeothermal 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?