Karen Flanigan

I will calculate the carbon emissions associated with my household and consider how different lifestyle choices could reduce our carbon footprint and our impact on the environment.

I will spend at least 10 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of geothermal energy and consider investing in this technology.

I will spend 10 minutes learning about the climate impact of refrigerants and what climate-friendly refrigerants are by using the links below.

I will watch Drawdown’s Climate Solutions 101 and share what I learned with others.

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

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

I will replace 2 incandescent lightbulbs with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.

I will complete a plastics audit to see where plastics show up in my life and determine how I can reduce the use of single-use plastics.

I will spend at least 10 minutes learning how to differentiate between sell by, use by, and best by dates.

I will take a walk for 10 minutes each day and take note of the infrastructure that makes walking more or less enjoyable, accessible, and possible.

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

I will enjoy 2 meatless or vegan meals each day of the challenge.

I will complete an online energy audit of my home, office, or dorm room and identify my next steps for saving energy.

I will visit a coastal or ocean site to experience the ecosystem and look for the presence of macroalgae/seaweed.

I will spend at least 10 minutes learning more about the environmental services provided by and the environmental issues affecting temperate forests.