

Micah Ward
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 511 TOTAL
participant impact
-
UP TO345minutesspent learning
-
UP TO3.0conversationswith people
Micah's actions
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 3 friends, family and/or colleagues.
Electricity Generation
Learn More about Biomass
#34 Biomass
I will spend at least 15 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.
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.
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 35 minutes learning more about the environmental services provided by and the environmental issues affecting temperate forests.
Electricity Generation
Learn More about Micro Wind
#76 Micro Wind
I will spend at least 45 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of Micro Wind.
Materials
Properly Dispose of Refrigerants
#1 Refrigerant Management
I will spend at least 55 minutes learning how to properly dispose of my refrigerator, freezer, and other refrigerants at the end of their useful lives.
Land Use
Research Peatlands
#13 Peatlands
I will spend 35 minutes researching the environmental benefits of peatlands and what is being done around the world to conserve and restore them.
Participant Feed
-
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?
-
REFLECTION QUESTIONMaterialsHow do you address your own feelings of concern, fear or despair about climate change?
Micah Ward 4/23/2019 6:36 AMMy fear about climate change is that it could endanger my family in the future if we don´t do anything about it. -
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?
Micah Ward 4/22/2019 6:24 AMI think they can be installed on top of some skyscrapers to take advantage of the stronger winds. -
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?
Micah Ward 4/12/2019 6:18 AMIt is making me think to take more care of our environment. I feel like when i think about climate change i feel really overwhelmed. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONLand UseHow is your diet currently impacting deforestation? What can you do to decrease your negative impact and increase your positive impact?
-
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?
Micah Ward 4/09/2019 6:02 AMNahh fam. Farmers can have many different crops on a small area: mushroom logs chicken or duck eggs, collect nuts or maple sap for syrup