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Drawdown Ecochallenge

Cory Moody

Asheville High School Spring 2024!

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Cory's actions

Health and Education

Joyful Movement

I will spend 20 minutes doing an activity where I'm both moving my body and enjoying myself

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DAILY ACTIONS

Buildings

Learn about 'Green Gentrification'

Multiple Solutions

I will spend at least 20 minutes learning about green gentrification and how it relates to city planning for climate action.

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ONE-TIME ACTION

Electricity

Learn More about Micro Wind

Micro Wind Turbines

I will spend at least 20 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of micro wind.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Health and Education

Research Barriers to Participation and Representation

Family Planning and Education

I will spend at least 30 minutes learning more about the barriers to women's equal participation and representation around the world.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Electricity

Learn More About Geothermal Energy

Geothermal Power

I will spend at least 20 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of geothermal energy and consider investing in this technology.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Electricity

Learn More about Biomass

Biomass Power

I will spend at least 30 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of biomass.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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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Land Sinks

Research Peatlands

Peatland Protection and Rewetting

I will spend 30 minutes researching the environmental benefits of peatlands and what is being done around the world to conserve and restore them.

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ONE-TIME ACTION

Industry

Research the Climate Impact of Refrigerants

Refrigerant Management

I will spend 30 minutes learning about the climate impact of refrigerants and what climate-friendly refrigerants are by using the links below.

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ONE-TIME ACTION

Industry

Research Local Waste and Recycling Depots

To learn more about what is and is not recyclable in our area as well as how to properly dispose of hard to recycle materials to reduce my harmful impacts on the local environment AND learn how indigenous peoples and POC are more likely to be impacted by waste sites and pollution

COMPLETED 1
DAILY ACTION

Industry

Practice the 5 Rs

Recycling

I will practice the "5 Rs" — refuse, reduce, reuse, repurpose, and recycle — to reduce my waste more than I can with just recycling alone.

COMPLETED 4
DAILY ACTIONS

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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ONE-TIME ACTION

Participant Feed

Reflection, encouragement, and relationship building are all important aspects of getting a new habit to stick.
Share thoughts, encourage others, and reinforce positive new habits on the Feed.

To get started, share “your why.” Why did you join the challenge and choose the actions you did?

REFLECTION QUESTION
Buildings Learn about 'Green Gentrification'

Cities and towns need to plan for climate change. How can your city or town make its climate action plans equitable and socially just?

Cory Moody 5/24/2024 8:39 AM

Our city can work to make its climate action socially just by consulting with the people. As we expand and grow environmentally we must work to ensure affordable housing and equal allocation of resources. Asheville along with most cities has a fundamental disconnect between its government and the needs of its people.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Electricity Learn More about Micro Wind

Micro turbines can be placed on large structures to take advantage of stronger, steadier breezes. The Eiffel Tower now sports vertical axis turbines that produce electricity for use on site. Where could micro turbines potentially be installed in your city?

Cory Moody 5/18/2024 8:35 AM

In Asheville, wind turbines could be installed on top of large buildings and hotels, such as The Arras Hotel, which is currently the tallest building in Asheville.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Health and Education Research Barriers to Participation and Representation

What are some of the barriers that exist to women's equal participation and/or representation in your community?

Cory Moody 5/17/2024 9:56 AM

Women, especially in marginalized communities are put at an extreme disadvantage. For example take the music industry, more specifically brass players. A study done by ResearchGate found that brass sections are up to 95% men. Many a time I have found myself as the only woman in my section or studio, sometimes in the entirety of low brass. Women are often found at the top of these sections because to be even remotely taken seriously as a female musician you must be flawless.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Electricity Learn More About Geothermal Energy

Geothermal energy is reliable, abundant, and efficient. Project Drawdown states that public investment will play a crucial role in its expansion. In what ways (i.e. with money, time, advocacy) can you invest in geothermal energy?

Cory Moody 5/14/2024 9:52 AM

The investment into research, home installation, and the investment of my time for personal research and understanding is more feasible for me. I think geothermal energy could be very promising if applicable for my future life and the investment of my time and money could give me an economic and environmental advantage.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Electricity Learn More about Biomass

Had you ever heard of biomass technology before you took this challenge? What did you learn that surprised you? Share your new knowledge with your friends!

Cory Moody 5/09/2024 9:55 AM

Biomass can sequester about 2.62 to 3.59 gigatons of CO2 from the atmosphere and could save us about 218.83 to 287.99 billion USD. Biomass could be used as a “bridge energy source” while we make our grid more flexible. It surprised me that biomass energy can be created from things that are already being produced.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Transportation Go for a Daily Walk

What have you noticed on your daily walks? What have you enjoyed? What infrastructure changes could make your walks more enjoyable or possible?

Cory Moody 5/06/2024 8:54 AM

I noticed that my dog somehow has boundless amounts of energy. She can run at full speed for 30+ minutes with no break and be completely fine. My neighborhood is full of infrastructure that's inaccessible for wheelchair and mobility aid users, such as uneven sidewalks and stairways with no access ramps.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Land Sinks Research Peatlands

Much of Indonesia's peatlands have been drained so they could be replaced with palm oil or pulp and paper plantations. How can you make choices that help to protect peatlands, even if you live far away from one?

Cory Moody 5/03/2024 9:17 AM

To protect peatlands we can make sure to use/purchase products that don’t come from land that used to be peatlands or contain peat. We can also pay attention to the legislature that affects peatlands.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Industry Research the Climate Impact of Refrigerants

What did you learn about the climate impact of refrigerants? How do supermarkets contribute to this impact?

Cory Moody 4/30/2024 9:55 AM

I learned that improper manufacturing and disposal practices of refrigerants can have monumental effects on the climate. Supermarkets often have large refrigerated sections where leaks and breakdowns are prevalent. Large chain stores often neglect proper disposal.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Industry Practice the 5 Rs

What are some more "Rs" you could add to your daily practice to reduce your waste?

Cory Moody 4/29/2024 8:52 AM

I could make sure to pay more attention to what and how I recycle and follow all recycling instructions on packaging,

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Food, Agriculture, and Land Use Learn the Truth About Expiration Dates

How does knowing the difference between use by, sell by, and best by dates empower you to make better decisions?

Cory Moody 4/25/2024 9:18 AM

Knowing the difference between these styles of dating means you can buy food that will last longer. This ultimately leads to less food waste and less money wasted.

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