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April 3 - April 24, 2019
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Chris Powers

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"Entrepreneur, environmentalist and avid student of life. I'm creating a digital collective to fight climate change. "

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Buildings and Cities

Research Retrofitting Incentives

#80 Retrofitting

I will spend at least 30 minutes finding out if my city, region, or state offers incentives for retrofitting existing buildings.

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Buildings and Cities

Go for a Daily Walk

#54 Walkable Cities

I will take a walk for 30 minutes each day and take note of the infrastructure that makes walking more or less enjoyable, accessible, and possible.

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Food

Reduce Animal Products

#4 Plant-Rich Diet

I will enjoy 2 meatless or vegan meal(s) each day of the challenge.

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  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Buildings and Cities Research Retrofitting Incentives
    How can you share what you have learned in your research with others?

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    Chris Powers 4/03/2019 3:06 PM
    I would like to do a zero energy retrofit of a 2 bedroom house in Michigan, and so this information is helpful for me, and I plan to share my journey step by step.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Food Reduce Animal Products
    In your opinion, what contributes to people in North America eating more meat than any other countries? What does this say about North American values and ways of living?

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    Chris Powers 4/03/2019 3:05 PM
    Probably just a default cultural artifact. 
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Buildings and Cities Go for a Daily Walk
    What have you noticed on your daily walks? What have you enjoyed? What infrastructure changes could make your walks more enjoyable or possible?

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    Chris Powers 4/03/2019 3:05 PM
    I have noticed that I feel better after a long walk in the woods


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    Chris Powers 4/03/2019 8:51 AM
    This is gonna be awesome!