Alina Luong
10/31/2025 8:18 PM
I learned a lot more on the concept of carbon sinks. I used to think that plants were the only thing that absorbs carbon dioxide, but it actually includes ocean, wetlands and soil too
Alina Luong
POINTS TOTAL
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- 125 THIS WEEK
- 301 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO1.0energy auditconducted
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UP TO1.0carbon footprintcalculated
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UP TO386minutesbeing mindful
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UP TO2.0educational videoswatched
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UP TO80minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO70minutesspent learning
Alina's actions
Coastal, Ocean, and Engineered Sinks
Smart Seafood Choices
Ocean Farming
I will visit seafoodwatch.org and download the app to commit to making better seafood choices for a healthier ocean.
Coastal, Ocean, and Engineered Sinks
Visit the Coast
Macroalgae Protection and Restoration
I will visit a coastal or ocean site to experience the ecosystem and look for the presence of macroalgae/seaweed.
Electricity
Calculate My Household Carbon Footprint
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.
Health and Education
Watch Drawdown's Climate Solutions 101 Series
Family Planning and Education
I will watch Drawdown’s Climate Solutions 101 and share what I learned with others.
Food, Agriculture, and Land Use
Cook With Sustainable Seafood
Improved Fisheries
Using the Seafood Watch guide, I will feature a sustainable seafood ingredient in a new recipe.
Buildings
Online Energy Audit
Multiple Solutions
I will complete an online energy audit of my home, office, or dorm room and identify my next steps for saving energy.
Food, Agriculture, and Land Use
Eat Mindfully
Reduced Food Waste
I will eat all of my meals without distractions, e.g., phone, computer, TV, or newspaper.
Health and Education
Fund Family Planning
Family Planning and Education
I will donate to supply a community with reproductive health supplies.
Participant Feed
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REFLECTION QUESTIONHealth and EducationWhat was an inspiring thing you learned in Drawdown's Climate Solutions 101 Series?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONElectricityAfter you determined your carbon footprint, did you see what different choices you can make in order to reduce it?
Alina Luong 10/31/2025 7:26 PMAccording to the Footprint Calculator, I saw that I would need 2.9 Earths. I was really surprised that food and mobility accounted for most of my footprint at 1.3 and 1.4 global hectares each. As those are my largest categories, I noticed that some impactful things i can probably do is to eat less meat and attempt using public transport. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONCoastal, Ocean, and Engineered SinksMany states and countries have advisories on eating fish. Find out what is advised for your region. Do you think your diet choices fall within these guidelines? What steps do you need to take to make sure that they do?
Alina Luong 10/31/2025 7:07 PMAccording to the CA Fish advisory fact sheet, fish contain harmful chemicals like mercury and PCBs. The OEHAs guidelines reccomend to: eat a variety to fish, eat smaller fish, eating only the meat on both fish and crustaceans. I don't eat a variety of fish, but I am guilty of eating the skin of it. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONCoastal, Ocean, and Engineered SinksWhat coastal site did you visit and what did you learn while there?
Alina Luong 10/28/2025 12:56 PMI visited Marina State Beach. I was able to learn the names of different species using the iNaturalist app. I think I found a California gull? -
REFLECTION QUESTIONBuildingsWhat are your next steps for saving energy?
Alina Luong 10/26/2025 11:45 AMA suggestion that was recommended to me was to change my showerhead to an energy efficient one. I might do that since it cuts energy usage in half.
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Alina Luong 10/16/2025 5:55 PMI've been trying to eat more mindfully without distractions. At first, it took a little bit of getting used to without being on my phone, but I have started slowing down and appreciating the food I have in front of me :)