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Welcome to Drawdown EcoChallenge!

Watch the short video below to learn the basics.
You'll be an Drawdown EcoChallenge expert in no time!

EcoChallenge.org
Drawdown EcoChallenge
April 3 - April 24, 2019
Alexander Ober's avatar

Alexander Ober

Woodstock Day School

POINTS TOTAL

  • 0 TODAY
  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 286 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    1.0
    documentary
    watched
  • UP TO
    130
    minutes
    spent learning

Alexander's actions

Electricity Generation

Learn More About Geothermal Energy

#18 Geothermal

I will spend at least 5 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of geothermal energy and consider investing in this technology.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Women and Girls

Research Barriers to Participation and Representation

#6 Educating Girls, #7 Family Planning, #62 Women Smallholders

I will spend at least 60 minutes learning more about the barriers to women's equal participation and representation around the world.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Land Use

Learn about Local Indigenous Practices

#39 Indigenous Peoples' Land Management

I will spend at least 60 minutes learning how local indigenous tribes are caring for the land by attending a training, workshop, or presentation.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Electricity Generation

Watch a Video about Methane Digesters

#30 Methane Digesters (large), #64 Methane Digesters (small)

I will watch a video about methane digesters (also commonly known as anaerobic digesters).

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Participant Feed

Reflection, encouragement, and relationship building are all important aspects of getting a new habit to stick.
Share thoughts, encourage others, and reinforce positive new habits on the Feed.

To get started, share “your why.” Why did you join the challenge and choose the actions you did?

  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Electricity Generation
    What does your vision of a sustainable community look like? What would need to be changed in order for such vision to become reality?
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    Alexander Ober 4/24/2019 11:59 AM
    A sustainable community is one that leaves a tiny or no carbon footprint. 
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  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Women and Girls
    What are some of the barriers that exist to women's equal participation and/or representation in your community?
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    Alexander Ober 4/24/2019 11:59 AM
    I learned that many women in other countries are afraid to talk about menstruation because it's a very taboo subject. This causes a lot of mental problems because the women feel marginalized and ostracized. 
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  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Land Use
    What did you learn about indigenous peoples' land management that you can apply in your own life?
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    Alexander Ober 4/24/2019 11:57 AM
    I learned a lot of the decisions our country made were based off of native american trails and cities. 
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    Alexander Ober 4/01/2019 7:25 AM
    Easy 5 points ///////////
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