I do this for my children and because we are all a part of the Earth -- we are not separate. When we make good choices for the environment, we make good choices for us.

• Increase sense of relaxation
• Exposure to local wildlife and plant life
• Greater life satisfaction
• Learn where certain plants or animals are located & their environment types
• Understand how our ecosystem functions

Weather patterns - Extreme hot weather contributes to health risks of people, wildlife & crops
Forests -Greater risk of wildfires, loss of supportive tree species, poor tree health due to rising frequency of heavy precipitation & drought
Water systems - Damage to water treatment plants & elevated risk of flooding
Human health - Mental stress, physical challenges, health risks, increase in frequent power outages, & greater risk of displacement due to home damage from extreme weather

What did you learn about the need for family planning?
-Provides accurate knowledge about reproduction, contraception, and fertility.
-Financial accessibility preventing financial barriers preventing proper care


How do the needs of different people in different places compare to each other?
-Ages and life stages have different needs
-Availability to family planning based on location
-Religious beliefs

Had you ever heard of biomass technology before you took this challenge?
-No

What did you learn that surprised you?
-Organic materials, such as wood, can be converted to energy

Many states and countries have advisories on eating fish. Find out what is advised for your region. Do you think your diet choices fall within these guidelines?

• Statewide Mercury Advisory
• Recommends limiting consumption of all other fish to 2 meals per week for high-risk populations, and up to 4 meals per week for all others.