Christy Erfer
4/24/2019 8:28 PM
I had never considered the harm in this way of cooking before this eco challenge. I have learned so much.
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To get started, share “your why.” Why did you join the challenge and choose the actions you did?
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Geoffrey Greene 4/25/2019 7:08 AMDidn't quite meet my goal but managed about 50% - at least that helps -
Geoffrey Greene 4/25/2019 7:07 AMWalked to work again today -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFood Zero-waste CookingHow are environmental issues like black carbon and other emissions from cooking fires or rudimentary cookstoves also human health and social justice issues? Why do these issues matter to you?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONElectricity Generation Explore Other Electricity Generation SolutionsWhat is the most exciting solution you explored? Why is it exciting to you?
Christy Erfer 4/24/2019 8:26 PMI find wind to be very exciting, but solar seems the most effective for where I live. I love the community soalr concept. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONElectricity Generation Learn More About Geothermal EnergyGeothermal 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?
Christy Erfer 4/24/2019 8:25 PMResearching (and thanks to HeatSmart warwick) alternate ways to cool my home in summer. When the ac bites the dust sometime soon, not only will I be cautious about how to dispose of refrigerant, my options for cooling have been broadened to include air and ground source heat pumps. -
Kevin Kauffman 4/24/2019 6:32 PMThis has been a learning experience. I look forward to the next challenge. -
Edward Sattler 4/24/2019 5:56 PMThe impetus for my participation is a result of my beloved's enthusiasm and encouragement. So, that's the start. But it's been fun to participate. Simple, single actions as a collection can move the needle for the better. Way to go SW. It's also given me an opportunity to share my excitement for a 12 month garden at this latitude. We're still eating spinach 3x/week from last fall's planting, tonight added swiss chard, have 48 row feet of carrots that should be ready by the end of June, 48 row feet of garlic that should be ready mid-July, flat leaf parsley from the three plants that made it through the winter (there are always survivors ready to produce once we get to the end of March!) and mixed lettuce. Today I planted 48 row feet of swiss chard, beets (eat the tops!), and mixed lettuce. Green beans will be in the ground next week, and 2 year old asparagus sets getting their start before May 1. Rosemary plants will be here by mid-May and I'm convinced (deluded?) that I can get them to overwinter in the ground. We'll see.
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REFLECTION QUESTIONLand Use Learn about Temperate ForestsAs 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?
Wendy V 4/24/2019 1:19 PMI was aware to the wood wide web from "The Hidden Life of Trees" and "The Overstory", as well as some very good Ted Talks. However, I was less aware of how difficult it is to replace parts of the canopy in temperate rainforests such as the Hoh in Washington state. I was also less aware about how much forests retain carbon and reduce global warming. I had always only thought of them as breathing with us, exchanging oxygen for carbon dioxide. The degree of mass destruction seem overwhelming. The passion to reforest and our knowledge of how to do it is very hopeful. I, for one, am planting at least 20 trees this year. I also plan to incorporate reforestation and indigenous agriculture into my writing. -
Wendy V 4/24/2019 11:01 AMJust watched this TED Talk about the forest canopy. Very interesting combo of ecology and social responsibility: https://www.ted.com/talks/nalini_nadkani_on_conserving_the_canopy/transcript?language=en
Cool ideas about how to involve community and educate people! -
Wendy V 4/24/2019 10:23 AMDidn't realize at fist that I had to do this every day. Going back now and checking off meatless days!