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April 3 - April 24, 2019

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Reflection, encouragement, and relationship building are all important aspects of getting a new habit to stick.
Share thoughts, encourage others, and reinforce positive new habits on the Feed.

To get started, share “your why.” Why did you join the challenge and choose the actions you did?

  • 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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    michael harrison 4/16/2019 9:52 PM
    I had no idea what biomass technology.  I've watched a video and it did surprise me.  I will tell this to a friend.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Transport Advocate For Greener Vehicles
    How does advocating for green vehicles in your community connect to your values? How might you be able to get others involved in advocating for the shift to fuel-efficient vehicles?

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    michael harrison 4/14/2019 9:49 PM
    When I bought a new car last year I made sure it got an average of 34MPG mixed driving.  When I'm on the freeway it is around 40MPG. 
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Transport Research and Advocate for High-Speed Rail
    What are the factors that influence your choice of transportation? These can include things like money, time, and convenience, as well as perceptions of danger or safety. What would need to change for you to regularly choose more climate-friendly options?

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    michael harrison 4/14/2019 9:48 PM
    The hours I work and my family needs make it difficult to use mass transit.  It would be nice if light rail was on the south east side of king county.

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    michael harrison 4/10/2019 3:49 PM
    day 2 here we let's get it done
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Transport Stay on the Ground
    What was your process like for restructuring your trip? How can you avoid more air travel in the future?

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    michael harrison 4/09/2019 10:06 PM
    As air travel is expensive I will not be flying anywhere few a couple years.
  • 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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    michael harrison 4/09/2019 10:04 PM
    Deforestation devastates biodiversity and natural habitats and degrades natural resources. In the developing world, 1.6 billion people depend on forests for their food, fuel, and livelihoods. ... Almost 20 percent of all global carbon dioxide emissions are caused by deforestation.

    I'll try and not buy food that comes from places evolved in deforestation