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April 3 - April 24, 2019
Mauricio Sanchez's avatar

Mauricio Sanchez

Asheville High School!

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Mauricio's actions

Land Use

Learn about Temperate Forests

#12 Temperate Forests

I will spend at least 35 minutes learning more about the environmental services provided by and the environmental issues affecting temperate forests.

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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.

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Food

Learn More about Silvopasture

#9 Silvopasture

I will spend at least 25 minutes watching videos and/or reading about the environmental benefits of silvopasture.

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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.

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Materials

Share Bioplastic Disposal Tips

#47 Bioplastic

I will spend at least 20 minutes researching how to properly dispose of bioplastics in my city and share this information with 1 friends, family and/or colleagues.

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Electricity Generation

Learn More about Biomass

#34 Biomass

I will spend at least 15 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of biomass.

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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.

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  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Land Use Learn about Temperate Forests
    As 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?

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    Mauricio Sanchez 4/12/2019 6:12 AM
     We just gettin rid of trees so that also means that’s our oxygen as well.   How much forest people got rid of to build companies and homes. When it said the decreasing climate change. 



  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Land Use Forest-Friendly Foods 1
    How is your diet currently impacting deforestation? What can you do to decrease your negative impact and increase your positive impact?

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    Mauricio Sanchez 4/11/2019 7:11 AM
     My diet impacting the deforestation by there getting rid of trees and feeding animals in the area. The people that are deforestation they got to find another place to feed their animals.

  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Food Learn More about Silvopasture
    Had 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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    Mauricio Sanchez 4/09/2019 6:00 AM
    No I haven’t. I learn that the farm doesn’t change when the weather's bad and usually stays the same.  The biggest advantage is the cows have shade.  
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Electricity Generation Learn More About Geothermal Energy
    Geothermal 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?

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    Mauricio Sanchez 4/05/2019 6:35 AM
    I would Donate to Charity 
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Materials Share Bioplastic Disposal Tips
    What concerns you the most about how we are affecting the planet? Consider both local and global actions.

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    Mauricio Sanchez 4/04/2019 6:37 AM
    People are throwing trash everywhere there going and dont care about it. 
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Electricity Generation Learn More about Biomass
    Had you ever heard of biomass techonology before you took this challenge? What did you learn that surprised you? Share this with your friends!

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    Mauricio Sanchez 4/04/2019 6:29 AM
    No I haven't.  The thing that surprise me is that you can have one at your home. 
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Food Learn the Truth About Expiration Dates
    How does knowing the difference between use by, sell by, and best by dates empower you to make better decisions?

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    Mauricio Sanchez 4/04/2019 6:27 AM
    I’ll check the date very closely and know which is which.