Camden Meacham

I will spend at least 1 minutes researching other Drawdown Buildings Solutions.

I will replace 1 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.

I will research and support local farmers who have made the decision to not use synthetic nitrogen fertilizers.

I will plant 2 tree(s) in my community, public parks, or backyard.

I will spend at least 3 minutes learning how to differentiate between sell by, use by, and best by dates.

if we get enough people to participate in this action, we can work together to remove an old car part from the forrest. there is an old carburetor, that used to be in the woods. we got it out, but the local authorities will not remove it from the parking lot in front of the forest. if we get enough ideas on how we can work together to remove it, we can get it out of the woods, and maybe even remove other dumped items from the forrest!

I will start a compost bin where I live.

I will buy organic cotton and foods grown without the use of synthetic nitrogen fertilizers.

I will spend at least 45 minutes learning about the need for more regenerative agriculture.

I will prevent water runoff and increase absorbency by mulching the base of trees and plants in my yard.

I will enjoy 3 meatless or vegan meal(s) each day of the challenge.

I will connect with a local nonprofit working on issues affecting women, girls, and/or trans/nonbinary people in my community, and find out how I can get involved or become a member.

I will tend to a garden, or prepare for one, each day using sustainable gardening practices.

I will take a walk for 45 minutes each day and take note of the infrastructure that makes walking more or less enjoyable, accessible, and possible.

Sometimes protecting nature requires feeling connected to nature. I will invest 200 minutes in exploring and appreciating a natural area in my region, whether a forest, wetland, coastal area, or somewhere else.

Visit the link below and read about a common misconception about climate change and Earth's cycles. Answer the reflection question.

In Earth Science this year, we're going to be talking a lot about climate change and the carbon cycle. Take a minute to read the article/video linked below and answer the reflection question.

Climate change is occurring because of a phenomenon that is also a very basic chemical reaction. When fossil fuels burn, carbon dioxide is produced. Usually, this reaction balances out as carbon dioxide is then used during photosynthesis. However, the amount of carbon being produced currently, due to our overuse of fossil fuels, is tipping this delicate balance. We'll talk more about the effects later on...in the meantime let's learn about how to reduce the ways WE start chemical reactions that create carbon. Use the link below to measure your carbon footprint.