

Neeharika S
"I believe global warming and climate change are real threats to our planet. -Andrew Cuomo"
Points Total
- 0 Today
- 0 This Week
- 2,397 Total
Participant Impact
-
up to1donationsmade
-
up to50conversationswith people
-
up to260minutesspent learning
-
up to171meatless or vegan mealsconsumed
-
up to157plastic containersnot sent to the landfill
-
up to1treesplanted
Neeharika's Actions
Buildings
Plan to Insulate
Insulation
I will find out how to make my home more energy efficient through better insulation and weatherization.
Land Sinks
Local Perennial Biomass
Perennial Biomass Production
I will spend at least 30 minutes finding out if anyone is working on perennial biomass projects in my region and how I can get involved.
Land Sinks
Forest-Friendly Foods 1
Tropical Forest Restoration
I will spend at least 30 minutes researching the impact of my diet to see how it contributes to deforestation.
Food, Agriculture, and Land Use
Explore Other Food, Agriculture, and Land Use Solutions
All Food, Agriculture, and Land Use Solutions
I will spend at least 30 minutes researching other Drawdown Food, Agriculture, and Land Use Solutions.
Food, Agriculture, and Land Use
Composting
Composting, Reduced Food Waste
I will start a compost bin where I live.
Action Track: Social Justice
Support Microgeneration in Low Income Countries
Small Hydropower, Micro Wind Turbines, Microgrids
I will make a donation to a nonprofit that installs microgeneration in low income countries.
Women and Girls
Start a Social Media Campaign
Health and Education
Through social media, I will raise awareness about gender inequity in education by sharing the information found in the links below.
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.
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.
Materials
Reduce Single-Use Disposables
Bioplastics
I will avoid buying and using 2 single-use plastics and instead replace them with durable options.
Food
Learn More about Silvopasture
Silvopasture
I will spend at least 30 minutes watching videos and/or reading about the environmental benefits of silvopasture.
Food
Learn More about Regenerative Agriculture
Conservation Agriculture, Regenerative Annual Cropping
I will spend at least 30 minutes learning about the need for more regenerative agriculture.
Food
Smaller Portions
Reduced Food Waste
I will use smaller plates and/or serve smaller portions when dishing out food.
Food
Support Nutrient Management
Nutrient Management
I will research and support local farmers who have made the decision to not use synthetic nitrogen fertilizers.
Food
Support Organic Growing Methods
Nutrient Management
I will buy organic cotton and foods grown without the use of synthetic nitrogen fertilizers.
Land Use
Buy Bamboo
Bamboo Production
When they are available, I will purchase products made from bamboo instead of wood, plastic, or metal.
Women and Girls
Research Businesses Owned by Women, POC, or Immigrants
Sustainable Intensification for Smallholders
I will spend 30 minutes each day researching businesses owned by women, people of color, or immigrants that I can support when shopping.
Land Use
Learn about Temperate Forests
Temperate Forest Restoration
I will spend at least 60 minutes learning more about the environmental services provided by and the environmental issues affecting temperate forests.
Land Use
Plant Trees
Temperate Forest Restoration
I will plant 1 tree(s) in my community, public parks, or backyard.
Food
Reduce Animal Products
Plant-Rich Diets
I will enjoy 1 meatless or vegan meal(s) each day of the challenge.
Feed
-
Neeharika S 8/07/2020 8:56 AMWe are so close to second!!! -
Neeharika S 8/05/2020 12:10 PMWe are so close to our goal of 17,000. Great Job Guys!!! -
Neeharika S 7/26/2020 7:18 AMWe can hit third place today! Yeahhhh :) -
Neeharika S 7/26/2020 7:12 AMWe are so close to third place. Let's keep going! -
Reflection QuestionLand Sinks Local Perennial BiomassClimate scientist Katharine Hayhoe states that "The reason we care about climate change is because it affects the people and places that we care about." What is happening (or will happen) in your area that will affect the people and places you care about?
Neeharika S 7/25/2020 7:59 AMClimate change negatively impacts sea level and warmer weather changes ecosystems so many species will go extinct. -
Reflection QuestionLand Sinks Forest-Friendly Foods 1How is your diet currently impacting deforestation? What can you do to decrease your negative impact and increase your positive impact?
Neeharika S 7/25/2020 7:54 AMI learned that meat, dairy, and eggs negativity impact deforestation. Therefore, I can cut down on meat and eat sustainable food. -
Reflection QuestionBuildings Plan to InsulateWhat are some of the benefits of making your home more energy efficient?
Neeharika S 7/25/2020 7:49 AMBenefits of making your home more energy efficient are increased efficiency which leads to lower greenhouse gas and smaller costs. -
Reflection QuestionFood, Agriculture, and Land Use Explore Other Food, Agriculture, and Land Use SolutionsWhat did you find out? What is the most interesting fact you learned?
Neeharika S 7/21/2020 12:59 PMFor land use, changing the way we farm, plating more trees+cutting down less, and treating our coastal ecosystems could end the climate crisis as well as many more useful things. -
Reflection QuestionFood, Agriculture, and Land Use CompostingProducing food that goes uneaten squanders many resources—seeds, water, energy, land, fertilizer, hours of labor, financial capital. Which of these kinds of waste most motivates you to change your behavior regarding food waste? Why?
Neeharika S 7/21/2020 12:56 PMThe water and seeds motivates to change my behavior regarding food waste because some people do not have enough food or water and wasting it is terrible. -
Reflection QuestionAction Track: Social Justice Support Microgeneration in Low Income CountriesHow can micro energy solutions reduce inequities? Why is this important to you?
Neeharika S 7/21/2020 12:53 PMMicro energy solutions reduce inequities because they help provide resources and this is important because it lets everyone has access to basic needs.