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Drawdown Ecochallenge

Gabriel Childress

Asheville High School Spring 2021

POINTS TOTAL

0 TODAY
0 THIS WEEK
600 TOTAL

participant impact

UP TO

20

minutes

spent exercising
UP TO

1.0

documentary

watched
UP TO

225

minutes

spent learning

Gabriel's actions

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.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Land Sinks

Forest-Friendly Foods 2

Tropical Forest Restoration

I will replace or remove the palm oil, coffee, and cocoa products in my current diet that are known to contribute to deforestation.

COMPLETED 1
DAILY ACTION

Food, Agriculture, and Land Use

Learn the Truth About Expiration Dates

Reduced Food Waste

I will spend at least 17 minutes learning how to differentiate between sell by, use by, and best by dates.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Land Sinks

Forest-Friendly Foods 1

Tropical Forest Restoration

I will spend at least 15 minutes researching the impact of my diet to see how it contributes to deforestation.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Health and Education

Learn about the Need for Family Planning

Health and Education

I will spend at least 10 minutes learning more about the need for family planning globally.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Land Sinks

Learn about Temperate Forests

Temperate Forest Restoration

I will spend at least 10 minutes learning more about the environmental services provided by and the environmental issues affecting temperate forests.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Land Sinks

Research Peatlands

Peatland Protection and Rewetting

I will spend 15 minutes researching the environmental benefits of peatlands and what is being done around the world to conserve and restore them.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Electricity

Watch a Video about Methane Digesters

Methane Digesters

I will watch a video about methane digesters (also commonly known as anaerobic digesters).

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Industry

Learn about the impact of old refrigerants

I will spend 30 minute(s) learning about the climate impact of refrigerants and what climate-friendly refrigerants are by using the links provided

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Land Sinks

Learn More about Silvopasture

Silvopasture

I will spend at least 10 minutes watching videos and/or reading about the environmental benefits of silvopasture.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Health and Education

Research Barriers to Participation and Representation

Health and Education

I will spend at least 20 minutes learning more about the barriers to women's equal participation and representation around the world.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Transportation

Learn about Carbon Offsets

I will visit Tradewater’s website to learn more about carbon offsets, and why they are a necessary solution in combating a climate crisis.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Transportation

Explore Other Transportation Solutions

All Transportation Solutions

I will spend at least 5 minutes researching other Drawdown Transportation Solutions.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Action Track: Healing & Renewal

Go for a Daily Walk

Walkable Cities

I will take a walk for 20 minutes each day and take note of the infrastructure that makes walking more or less enjoyable, accessible, and possible.

COMPLETED 1
DAILY ACTION

Buildings

Research Heat Pumps

High-Efficiency Heat Pumps

I will spend at least 5 minutes researching heat pumps to see if installing one makes sense for my home/building.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Electricity

Learn More about Biomass

Biomass Power

I will spend at least 15 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of biomass.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Electricity

Learn More About Geothermal Energy

Geothermal Power

I will spend at least 20 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of geothermal energy and consider investing in this technology.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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?

REFLECTION QUESTION
Action Track: Healing & Renewal Go for a Daily Walk

What have you noticed on your daily walks? What have you enjoyed? What infrastructure changes could make your walks more enjoyable or possible?

Gabriel Childress 12/09/2020 9:47 AM

I have noticed more sounds, better confidence, and the love of like. If I could make all the roads cleaner I would enjoy it a lot more.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Land Sinks Forest-Friendly Foods 2

How difficult or easy was it to change your diet?

Gabriel Childress 12/09/2020 9:45 AM

Very difficult. Its like learning a new sport, or how to type. It takes time and then you get used to it.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Transportation Learn about Carbon Offsets

What are some attributes of an offset that you should consider before purchasing them?

Gabriel Childress 12/09/2020 9:41 AM

You should consider if it's reliable, functions, and rated well.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Transportation Explore Other Transportation Solutions

What did you find out? What is the most interesting fact you learned?

Gabriel Childress 12/09/2020 9:38 AM

Learning that charging vehicles were so beneficial was interesting.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Buildings Research Heat Pumps

Why is taking action on climate change important to you? Why do you care?

Gabriel Childress 12/09/2020 9:36 AM

Taking on climate change is important to me because it is a way bigger issue than people realize and it's happening too fast. I care because fixing climate change is the only way to save the world.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Industry Learn about the impact of old refrigerants

Why are old refrigerant gases so harmful to our environment?

Gabriel Childress 12/07/2020 9:19 AM

Because they eat the ozone layer and create holes where the suns strength is not being reduced.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Land Sinks Learn More about Silvopasture

Had you heard of the term "silvopasture" before now? After learning more about it, what do you think is the biggest advantage of silvopasture?

Gabriel Childress 12/07/2020 6:57 AM

No, I have never heard that word. I think the biggest advantage is how resilient they are. Farmers are now farther away from risk.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Electricity Watch a Video about Methane Digesters

What does your vision of a sustainable community look like? What would need to be changed in order for such vision to become reality?

Gabriel Childress 12/03/2020 4:36 PM

My vision of a sustainable community is a world where all files are green and eco-friendly, and non-biodegradable like plastic styrofoam, etc are illegal to sell and use. This is a lot to ask for, but in order to do it wouldn't be impossible, we just need people to stop being greedy.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Land Sinks Learn about Temperate Forests

As you learn more about the scope and seriousness of the environmental challenges we face, what impact does that have on your thinking and actions? What are the parts that feel overwhelming? What parts help you feel hopeful?

Gabriel Childress 12/03/2020 4:13 PM

It makes me feel more aware and informed about what I have to do individually to make a change.

The fact that nothing is being done about it

That our generation is learning about this.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Land Sinks Research Peatlands

Much 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?

Gabriel Childress 12/02/2020 11:41 AM

If I lived far away from a peatland I would support organizations that deal with managing them.

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