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  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Transportation
    Reducing (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?

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    Sam Boyce 6/06/2025 11:00 AM
    having a fuel-efficient vehicle means paring less money on gas which can be pretty expensive.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Electricity
    After you determined your carbon footprint, did you see what different choices you can make in order to reduce it?

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    Sam Boyce 6/06/2025 10:59 AM
    I can try to drive less to places that I could have walked to.

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    Sam Boyce 6/06/2025 10:56 AM
    It was really interesting researching how diet can impact the Earth, and I am glad I got the chance to.

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      Cavanaugh Brett 6/12/2025 12:26 AM
      That's awesome to hear! It's eye-opening to realize how our food choices can affect the planet—great job diving into such an important topic solar smash!
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Coastal, Ocean, and Engineered Sinks
    Can biochar provide additional benefits besides sequestering carbon?

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    Sam Boyce 6/06/2025 10:48 AM
    Biochar can also help nourish the soil, making better soil for whatever is planted in it.

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    Carson Cody 6/06/2025 7:55 AM
    The eco challenge Drawdown is teaching me new solutions and efforts I can make individually to make the world a better place.

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    Carson Cody 6/06/2025 7:54 AM
    I love the earth, and it is my home we must protect it.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Land Sinks
    How is your diet currently impacting deforestation? What can you do to decrease your negative impact and increase your positive impact?

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    Sam Boyce 6/06/2025 7:13 AM
    I already avoid foods that contain palm oil because I knew about its contributions to deforestation, and I don't drink coffee, so I don't have to worry about causing a negative impact with those items. I get a lot of eggs directly from farms, so I don't have to worry about that either, but I can look more into where I am buying my chocolate and milk, to limit my impacts through those products.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Food, Agriculture, and Land Use
    How does knowing the difference between use by, sell by, and best by dates empower you to make better decisions?

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    Sam Boyce 6/06/2025 7:08 AM
    Knowing the difference between these dates, makes it possible for me to reduce the amount of food I am wasting, because it makes it easier for me to determine whether food has gone bad and I should throw it out, or if it just won't be at its best.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Transportation
    What have you noticed on your daily walks? What have you enjoyed? What infrastructure changes could make your walks more enjoyable or possible?

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    Sam Boyce 6/06/2025 7:03 AM
    I have been walking in my downtown area, mostly and because there has been construction near where I walk, it has been interesting to see how it has changed as time passes.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Land Sinks
    How can spending more time outdoors enhance your sense of place -- your deep knowledge of and appreciation for your surroundings?

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    Sam Boyce 6/06/2025 7:00 AM
    Just being in nature, surrounded by the smell of dirt and the sounds of birds, can have a very calming effect on me. This effect helps me to take a breath and observe my surroundings wherever I am and just enjoy what I am doing at that moment.

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      Gianna Marko 6/17/2025 4:15 PM
      I agree with you, Sam! The smell of damp earth and plants in the sunshine is so calming and always gives me a sense of freedom and focus. Spending time in nature can make a big difference!