

Kendal Moshier
POINTS TOTAL
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- 0 THIS WEEK
- 576 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO453pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO20minutesspent exercising
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UP TO15hoursvolunteered
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UP TO475minutesspent learning
Kendal's actions
Electricity
Learn More About Geothermal Energy
Geothermal Power
I will spend at least 25 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of geothermal energy and consider investing in this technology.
Electricity
Learn More about Biomass
Biomass Power
I will spend at least 10 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of biomass.
Transportation
Stay on the Ground
Telepresence, High-Speed Rail
Instead of traveling by plane, I will find an alternative way to accomplish the goals of an upcoming trip (i.e. telepresence, vacation locally).
Health and Education
Learn about the Need for Family Planning
Family Planning and Education
I will spend at least 20 minutes learning more about the need for family planning globally.
Transportation
Research and Consider Switching to a Hybrid or Electric Vehicle
Electric Cars, Hybrid Cars
I will spend at least 25 minutes researching and weighing my options to see if a hybrid or electric vehicle makes sense for my lifestyle.
Buildings
Plan to Insulate
Insulation
I will spend 20 minutes finding out how to make my home more energy efficient through better insulation and weatherization.
Industry
Green My Job
Industry
Using Drawdown's Job Function Action Guide, I will learn about climate actions I can take at work.
Coastal, Ocean, and Engineered Sinks
Restore Wetlands
Coastal Wetland Restoration
I will volunteer 20 hours with a wetland restoration project in my region to learn about the importance of wetlands.
Coastal, Ocean, and Engineered Sinks
Learn about Biochar
Biochar Production
I will spend 15 minutes learning about biochar and how it can help sequester carbon.
Food, Agriculture, and Land Use
Learn About Aquaculture
Improved Aquaculture
Each day, I will spend at least 35 minutes learning about sustainable aquaculture.
Electricity
Learn More about Micro Wind
Micro Wind Turbines
I will spend at least 15 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of micro wind.
Transportation
Go for a Daily Walk
Walkable Cities
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.
Electricity
Learn More about Wave and Tidal Energy
Ocean Power
I will spend at least 25 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of wave and tidal energy.
Food, Agriculture, and Land Use
Learn about Local Indigenous Practices
Indigenous Peoples' Forest Tenure
I will spend at least 20 minutes learning how local indigenous tribes are caring for the land by participating in a training, workshop, or presentation.
Industry
Learn about Carbon Offsets
I will spend 20 minutes learning about carbon offsets, and why they are a necessary solution in combating a climate crisis.
Land Sinks
Research Peatlands
Peatland Protection and Rewetting
I will spend 20 minutes researching the environmental benefits of peatlands and what is being done around the world to conserve and restore them.
Buildings
Learn about the Legacy of Redlining
Multiple Solutions
I will spend at least 20 minutes learning about the legacy of redlining and how city planning and environmental justice issues are interconnected.
Land Sinks
Forest-Friendly Foods 1
Tropical Forest Restoration
I will spend at least 45 minutes researching the impact of my diet to see how it contributes to deforestation.
Food, Agriculture, and Land Use
Learn About Cattle Farming
Improved Cattle Feed; Improved Manure Management
I will spend 65 minutes researching cattle feed and manure management, or visiting a dairy farm to learn about their farming practices.
Industry
Research the Climate Impact of Refrigerants
Refrigerant Management
I will spend 45 minutes learning about the climate impact of refrigerants and what climate-friendly refrigerants are by using the links below.
Food, Agriculture, and Land Use
Learn the Truth About Expiration Dates
Reduced Food Waste
I will spend at least 45 minutes learning how to differentiate between sell by, use by, and best by dates.
Land Sinks
Learn More about Silvopasture
Silvopasture
I will spend at least 25 minutes watching videos and/or reading about the environmental benefits of silvopasture.
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?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONLand SinksMuch 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?
Kendal Moshier 4/30/2025 4:59 PMTo help protect peatlands even if you're far away you can make contributions to an environmental organization that helps protect peatlands. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONBuildingsHow does city planning and design relate to equity and climate change?
Kendal Moshier 4/30/2025 4:46 PMRedlining relates to equity because the housing developments that are considered to be redlined are also considered to be risky places which means that they are the developments that people with lower-income end up staying in those places because they are cheaper. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFood, Agriculture, and Land UseWhat did you learn about indigenous peoples' land management that you can apply in your own life?
Kendal Moshier 4/30/2025 4:33 PMIndigenous people have a land management process called monocropping. This process is used to prevent deforestation, mineral, oil, and gas extraction. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONIndustryWhat are some attributes of an offset that you should consider before purchasing them?
Kendal Moshier 4/30/2025 4:19 PMWhen purchasing a carbon offset you want to be wary of the fact that if you want to purchase one that getting carbon credit is a rigorous process. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONElectricityWhat did you learn about wave and tidal energy? How do they compare to other energy sources?
Kendal Moshier 4/30/2025 10:58 AMI learned that they date back to 787 A.D. They compare to other sources in ways that they are more predictable and are more expensive, and the least developed. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONTransportationWhat have you noticed on your daily walks? What have you enjoyed? What infrastructure changes could make your walks more enjoyable or possible?
Kendal Moshier 4/29/2025 3:19 PMOn my walks I've noticed that many people are driving by and I only see about 5-10 other people walking. I have enjoyed my alone time on many of the walks I've taken, I also like seeing other people and wondering where they're going. Infrastructure changes that could make my walk more enjoyable is the fact that in Biltmore Village, everything is torn down or rebuilding so if that could get cleaned up then my walks would be more enjoyable. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONCoastal, Ocean, and Engineered SinksCan biochar provide additional benefits besides sequestering carbon?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONElectricityMicro 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?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONCoastal, Ocean, and Engineered SinksWhat did you do in your volunteering? What did you learn? (Please post a photo if you have one!)
Kendal Moshier 4/28/2025 10:55 AMWetlands, Mangroves, and Salt Marshes are very important to many different ecosystems such as many different types of birds, fish, plants, insects, etc. but we are ruining them with our developing, agriculture and other human activities. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONIndustryWhat actions will you take to green your job?
Kendal Moshier 4/25/2025 9:17 AMI don't have a job, but if I did, I would inform people about what we could do, like stop working in isolation and make a checklist.