coral Nunez
2/28/2020 1:31 PM
this is the way thruogh edu
coral Nunez
"save the planet NOW!"
Points Total
- 0 Today
- 0 This Week
- 725 Total
Participant Impact
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up to6.2locally sourced mealsconsumed
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up to10meatless or vegan mealsconsumed
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up to11zero-waste mealsconsumed
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up to1.0donationsmade
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up to4.0public officials or leaderscontacted
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up to1.0documentarieswatched
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up to365minutesspent learning
coral's Actions
Action Track: Justice for the Whole Community
Make School More Affordable
Health and Education
I will raise funds to help make school affordable for girls around the world.
Land Use
Learn about Local Indigenous Practices
Indigenous Peoples' Forest Tenure
I will spend at least 120 minutes learning how local indigenous tribes are caring for the land by participating in a training, workshop, or presentation.
Electricity Generation
Communicate With My Elected Officials
Onshore Wind Turbines, Offshore Wind Turbines
I will write or call 1 elected official(s) telling them not to support fossil fuel subsidies and instead support wind energy generation.
Food
Keep Track of Wasted Food
Reduced Food Waste
I will keep a daily log of food I throw away during Drawdown Ecochallenge, either because it went bad before I ate it, I put too much on my plate, or it was scraps from food preparation.
Food
Support Local Food Systems
Plant-Rich Diets
I will source 1 percent of my food from local producers each day. This could include signing up for a local CSA, buying from a farmer's market, visiting a food co-op, foraging with a local group, or growing my own ingredients.
Electricity Generation
Advocate for Solar Installation
Distributed Solar Photovoltaics
I will create a plan to and advocate for solar installation at my business, apartment building, or campus.
Electricity Generation
Watch a Video about Methane Digesters
Methane Digesters
I will watch a video about methane digesters (also commonly known as anaerobic digesters).
Electricity Generation
Explore Other Electricity Solutions
All Electricity Solutions
I will spend at least 60 minutes researching other Drawdown Electricity Solutions.
Land Use
Forest-Friendly Foods 1
Tropical Forest Restoration
I will spend at least 60 minutes researching the impact of my diet to see how it contributes to deforestation.
Land Use
Choose Better Wood Products
Forest Protection
I will only purchase wood and paper products from ecologically certified sources like Forest Stewardship Council.
Land Use
Advocate for Forest Protection
Forest Protection
I will contact 3 congress people or representatives to advocate for public policy that protects forests and the enforcement of existing anti-logging laws, as well as the rights of local people to protect and restore the land in their communities.
Land Use
Buy Bamboo
Bamboo Production
When they are available, I will purchase products made from bamboo instead of wood, plastic, or metal.
Materials
Mulch the Base of Trees and Plants
Farm Irrigation Efficiency
I will prevent water runoff and increase absorbency by mulching the base of trees and plants in my yard.
Food
Zero-waste Cooking
Reduced Food Waste
I will cook 1 meal(s) with zero-waste each day
Food
Reduce Animal Products
Plant-Rich Diets
I will enjoy 1 meatless or vegan meal(s) each day of the challenge.
Transport
Research and Consider Switching to a Hybrid or Electric Vehicle
Electric Cars, Hybrid Cars
I will spend at least 60 minutes researching and weighing my options to see if a hybrid or electric vehicle makes sense for my lifestyle.
Transport
Research and Advocate for High-Speed Rail
High-Speed Rail
I will spend at least 60 minutes researching and advocating for a comprehensive high speed rail network in my country/region.
Feed
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coral Nunez 2/28/2020 1:40 PMwe can increase less emision movments
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Reflection QuestionAction Track: Justice for the Whole Community Make School More AffordableWhy is it important that girls have equal access to education in order to reduce our global greenhouse gas emissions?
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Reflection QuestionElectricity Generation Communicate With My Elected OfficialsWhat inspires you to act on sustainable energy and other energy issues?
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Reflection QuestionFood Keep Track of Wasted FoodAn average American throws out about 240 lbs of food per year. The average family of four spends $1,500 a year on food that they throw out. Where would you rather use this money?
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Reflection QuestionFood Support Local Food SystemsDependable fresh food, supporting local farmers and building resilient communities are just a few benefits of local food systems. Which of these (or other) advantages inspire you the most?
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Reflection QuestionElectricity Generation Advocate for Solar InstallationHow does advocating for rooftop solar connect to your values? How might you be able to get others involved in advocating for the shift to clean energy?
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Reflection QuestionElectricity Generation Explore Other Electricity SolutionsWhat is the most exciting solution you explored? Why is it exciting to you?
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Reflection QuestionElectricity Generation Watch a Video about Methane DigestersWhat does your vision of a sustainable community look like? What would need to be changed in order for such vision to become reality?
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Reflection QuestionTransport Research and Advocate for High-Speed RailWhat are the factors that influence your choice of transportation? These can include things like money, time, and convenience, as well as perceptions of danger or safety. What would need to change for you to regularly choose more climate-friendly options?
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Reflection QuestionTransport Research and Consider Switching to a Hybrid or Electric VehicleReducing (or eliminating) exhaust emissions and improving public health are two benefits of green vehicles. What other motivators inspire you to consider switching to a more fuel-efficient vehicle?
coral Nunez 2/18/2020 3:36 PMthese hybrid vehicles are super efficient because it generates electricity when its wheels spin