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Solomon Eckley

Asheville High School/SILSA

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Solomon's actions

Electricity

Learn More About Geothermal Energy

Geothermal Power

I will spend at least 30 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of geothermal energy and consider investing in this technology.

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Electricity

Learn More about Biomass

Biomass Power

I will spend at least 10 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of biomass.

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Food, Agriculture, and Land Use

Learn About Aquaculture

Improved Aquaculture

Each day, I will spend at least 30 minutes learning about sustainable aquaculture.

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Electricity

Learn More about Wave and Tidal Energy

Ocean Power

I will spend at least 25 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of wave and tidal energy.

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Food, Agriculture, and Land Use

Learn About Cattle Farming

Improved Cattle Feed; Improved Manure Management

I will spend 30 minutes researching cattle feed and manure management, or visiting a dairy farm to learn about their farming practices.

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Industry

Research the Climate Impact of Refrigerants

Refrigerant Management

I will spend 60 minutes learning about the climate impact of refrigerants and what climate-friendly refrigerants are by using the links below.

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Land Sinks

Forest-Friendly Foods 1

Tropical Forest Restoration

I will spend at least 45 minutes researching the impact of my diet to see how it contributes to deforestation.

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Food, Agriculture, and Land Use

More Fruits And Veggies

I will eat a heart healthy diet by adding 2 cups of fruits and vegetables each day to achieve at least 4 cups per day.

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Transportation

Go for a Daily Walk

Walkable Cities

I will take a walk for 20 minutes each day and take note of the infrastructure that makes walking more or less enjoyable, accessible, and possible.

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Food, Agriculture, and Land Use

Learn the Truth About Expiration Dates

Reduced Food Waste

I will spend at least 30 minutes learning how to differentiate between sell by, use by, and best by dates.

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Land Sinks

Learn More about Silvopasture

Silvopasture

I will spend at least 20 minutes watching videos and/or reading about the environmental benefits of silvopasture.

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Participant Feed

  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Land Sinks
    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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    Solomon Eckley 4/02/2025 6:02 AM
    I have not. the biggest advantage seems to be the animal well-being
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Food, Agriculture, and Land Use
    How does knowing the difference between use by, sell by, and best by dates empower you to make better decisions?

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    Solomon Eckley 4/01/2025 6:11 AM
    sell by is still fine after the date, use by is not, best by is a suggestion
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Land Sinks
    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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    Solomon Eckley 3/18/2025 6:27 AM
    processed food contains palm oil, which is pretty bad because of how it is gotten

    decrease consumption and find substitutes
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Industry
    What did you learn about the climate impact of refrigerants? How do supermarkets contribute to this impact?

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    Solomon Eckley 3/18/2025 6:20 AM
    1st gen refrigerants (CFCs) destroyed the stratospheric ozone layer

    2nd gen refrigerants (HCFCs) 1000 to 9000 times more potent than CO2
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Food, Agriculture, and Land Use
    What did you learn from visiting or researching a dairy farm?

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    Solomon Eckley 3/18/2025 6:09 AM
    did not visit a dairy farm, rather I read a chapter from a book talking about it. cattle farming needs to be redone because its not good