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Lily Raper 4/24/2019 11:59 AM
Lily Raper
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 764 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO128minutesspent learning
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UP TO120minutesspent exercising
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UP TO6.0public officials or leaderscontacted
Lily's actions
Transport
Explore Other Transport Solutions
All Transport Solutions
I will spend at least 20 minutes researching other Drawdown Transport Solutions.
Women and Girls
Research Barriers to Participation and Representation
#6 Educating Girls, #7 Family Planning, #62 Women Smallholders
I will spend at least 15 minutes learning more about the barriers to women's equal participation and representation around the world.
Electricity Generation
Learn More About Geothermal Energy
#18 Geothermal
I will spend at least 10 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of geothermal energy and consider investing in this technology.
Buildings and Cities
Go for a Daily Walk
#54 Walkable Cities
I will take a walk for 20 minutes each day and take note of the infrastructure that makes walking more or less enjoyable, accessible, and possible.
Food
Contact your Elected Officials
#23 Farmland Restoration
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.
Electricity Generation
Communicate With My Elected Officials
#2 Wind Turbines (Onshore)
I will write or call 2 elected official(s) telling them not to support fossil fuel subsidies and instead support wind energy generation.
Electricity Generation
Learn More about Micro Wind
#76 Micro Wind
I will spend at least 8 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of Micro Wind.
Women and Girls
Learn about the Need for Family Planning
#7 Family Planning
I will spend at least 15 minutes learning more about the need for family planning globally.
Land Use
Advocate for Forest Protection
#38 Forest Protection
I will contact 2 congress people or representatives to advocate for public policy that protects forests and the enforcement of existing anti-logging laws.
Action Track: Social Justice
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.
Transport
Test Drive an Electric Bike
#69 Electric Bikes
I will test drive an electric bike at a local distributor to see if it makes sense to use one in place of my car, or to extend the area I can cover by bike.
Participant Feed
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REFLECTION QUESTIONTransportHalf of all trips made in the US are three miles or less; 72% of them are driven. Private vehicles account for 60% of trips of a mile or less. Do you often drive short distances instead of biking or walking? If so, how might incorporating an electric bike into your lifestyle help you make more climate-friendly choices?
Lily Raper 4/24/2019 11:58 AMI don't really have any kind of distance to travel that is small enough to bike, but I could try biking more often to get exercise! -
REFLECTION QUESTIONBuildings and CitiesWhat have you noticed on your daily walks? What have you enjoyed? What infrastructure changes could make your walks more enjoyable or possible?
Lily Raper 4/11/2019 8:30 AMI've been walking up my mountain when I can, and it's quite enjoyable. I've noticed some trash, which is an issue, but mostly it's beautiful forest. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFoodDo you have any personal connections to a farm or farmland? If so, what are they? What feelings are evoked for you when thinking about declining farmland?
Lily Raper 4/11/2019 8:29 AMIf we lose our farmland, not only do we lose beautiful spaces, but many farmers and workers lose their jobs when they lose their land. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONElectricity GenerationMicro turbines can be placed on large structures to take advantage of stronger, steadier breezes. The Eiffel Tower now sports vertical axis turbines that produce electricity for use on site. Where could micro turbines potentially be installed in your city?
Lily Raper 4/11/2019 8:28 AMWe should install micro turbines right on campus! They'd be a great addition to our solar panels. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONWomen and GirlsWhat did you learn about the need for family planning? Share some of the learning with your friends!
Lily Raper 4/08/2019 7:23 AMSo many women don't have access to contraception or safe abortions, and in many cases, this prevents them from achieving what they want to (making enough money, taking the jobs they want to). -
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?
Lily Raper 4/08/2019 7:12 AMWe should invest in geothermal energy in volcanic areas, by contacting elected officials and donating money. -
Lily Raper 4/08/2019 7:10 AMI didn't get to do a lot of drawdown things this weekend, but I tried to be conscious of my plastic spoon and plastic straw use. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONWomen and GirlsWhat are some of the barriers that exist to women's equal participation and/or representation in your community?
Lily Raper 4/05/2019 7:20 AMI learned about the amount of women who want access to contraception but don't get it. I learned that in 49 countries, there aren't laws against domestic violence. Women smallholders don't receive the same education and resources as men. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONElectricity GenerationWhat inspires you to act on sustainable energy and other energy issues?
Lily Raper 4/05/2019 7:07 AMEnergy is a huge part of our lives, and yet we often don't think about where it comes from. So many of our power sources aren't renewable. So why aren't we taking action? I care about renewable energy to make transportation, heating, and essentially our everyday lives easier and more sustainable. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONTransportWhat did you find out? What is the most interesting fact you learned?
Lily Raper 4/04/2019 7:18 AMI learned that even though electric cars have less CO2 output, they're still comfortable, fast, and efficient!