Ethan Hamilton

I will use my spending power to reward companies leading in creating or purchasing green energy and incentivize others to invest more in green energy.

I will spend at least 150 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of biomass.

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I will spend 180 minutes learning about carbon offsets, and why they are a necessary solution in combating a climate crisis.

I will spend 120 minutes learning about the climate impact of refrigerants and what climate-friendly refrigerants are by using the links below.

I will spend at least 50 minutes researching the impact of my diet to see how it contributes to deforestation.

I will test drive an electric bike at a local distributor to see if it makes sense to use one in place of my car, or to extend the area I can cover by bike.

I will spend at least 120 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of wave and tidal energy.

I will save up to 15 gallons (56 L) of water a day or 450 gallons (1,680 L) a month by installing a low-flow showerhead.

I will contact a local installer/distributor to see if a solar water heater makes sense for my house.

I will spend at least 100 minutes learning more about the need for family planning globally.

I will spend at least 240 minutes learning how to differentiate between sell by, use by, and best by dates.

I will spend at least 100 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of micro wind.

After researching the incentives at the federal, state, utility, and local levels, I will contact a local installer/distributor for a solar panel installation consultation on my house.

I will spend 120 minutes learning about biochar and how it can help sequester carbon.

I will take a walk for 100 minutes each day and take note of the infrastructure that makes walking more or less enjoyable, accessible, and possible.

I will spend at least 180 minutes watching videos and/or reading about the environmental benefits of silvopasture.

I will use public transit 2 miles per day and avoid sending up to (___) lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

I will find out who in my city makes decisions that impact bike routes and express my support for better biking infrastructure.

I will commute by carpool 1 miles per day and avoid sending up to (___) lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

I will spend 60 minutes finding out how to make my home more energy efficient through better insulation and weatherization.

I will fix faucets or report leaky faucets to facilities that have been wasting up to 9 gallons (34 L) of water a day or 270 (1,020 L) gallons of water a month per faucet.

I will spend at least 60 minutes researching heat pumps to see if installing one makes sense for my home/building.