Janiyiah Rhodes
4/24/2019 2:51 PM
No i never heard of it and i think the biggest advantage is wind and trees help produce wind.
Janiyiah Rhodes
POINTS TOTAL
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participant impact
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UP TO350minutesspent learning
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UP TO5.0conversationswith people
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UP TO1.0donationmade
Janiyiah's actions
Materials
Properly Dispose of Refrigerants
#1 Refrigerant Management
I will spend at least 50 minutes learning how to properly dispose of my refrigerator, freezer, and other refrigerants at the end of their useful lives.
Electricity Generation
Learn More about Biomass
#34 Biomass
I will spend at least 30 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of biomass.
Food
Learn the Truth About Expiration Dates
#3 Reduced Food Waste
I will spend at least 45 minutes learning how to differentiate between sell by, use by, and best by dates.
Electricity Generation
Learn More About Geothermal Energy
#18 Geothermal
I will spend at least 20 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of geothermal energy and consider investing in this technology.
Land Use
Forest-Friendly Foods 1
#5 Tropical Forests
I will spend at least 50 minutes researching the impact of my diet to see how it contributes to deforestation.
Land Use
Learn about Temperate Forests
#12 Temperate Forests
I will spend at least 20 minutes learning more about the environmental services provided by and the environmental issues affecting temperate forests.
Land Use
Research Peatlands
#13 Peatlands
I will spend 45 minutes researching the environmental benefits of peatlands and what is being done around the world to conserve and restore them.
Electricity Generation
Support Microgeneration in Low Income Countries
#48 In-Stream Hydro, #76 Micro Wind, #78 Microgrids
I will make a donation to a nonprofit that installs microgeneration in low income countries.
Materials
Share Bioplastic Disposal Tips
#47 Bioplastic
I will spend at least 45 minutes researching how to properly dispose of bioplastics in my city and share this information with 5 friends, family and/or colleagues.
Food
Learn More about Silvopasture
#9 Silvopasture
I will spend at least 45 minutes watching videos and/or reading about the environmental benefits of silvopasture.
Participant Feed
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REFLECTION QUESTIONFoodHad you heard of the term "silvopasture" before now? After learning more about it, what do you think is the biggest advantage of silvopasture?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONMaterialsWhat concerns you the most about how we are affecting the planet? Consider both local and global actions.
Janiyiah Rhodes 4/24/2019 2:50 PMBecause i think it's good that people compost food scraps and recycle. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONElectricity GenerationHow can micro energy solutions reduce inequities? Why is this important to you?
Janiyiah Rhodes 4/24/2019 6:34 AMbecause you can find mocro energy in landfill gases and because its about earth -
REFLECTION QUESTIONLand UseMuch of Indonesia's peatlands have been drained so they could be replaced with palm oil or pulp and paper plantations. How can you make choices that help to protect peatlands, even if you live far away from one?
Janiyiah Rhodes 4/24/2019 6:00 AMYou can always donate and plus you can write letters and stuff like that -
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?
Janiyiah Rhodes 4/12/2019 6:07 AMI think it's cool how they used all that space that was used for forests and turned into places for human homes.
That things can hurt our forest where animals and insects live at.
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REFLECTION QUESTIONLand UseHow is your diet currently impacting deforestation? What can you do to decrease your negative impact and increase your positive impact?
Janiyiah Rhodes 4/11/2019 7:19 AMwe can use vegetarian meat and low dairy eggs and help the forest and land -
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?
Janiyiah Rhodes 4/05/2019 6:35 AMyes because it can help with money and stuff like that
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1jx7MUL774I2Nqqm6XqqYMeWy4PxOWcJMHnG_Z4kCORo/edit -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFoodHow does knowing the difference between use by, sell by, and best by dates empower you to make better decisions?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONElectricity GenerationHad you ever heard of biomass techonology before you took this challenge? What did you learn that surprised you? Share this with your friends!