Jackson Chisholm
12/09/2020 8:05 AM
I haven’t heard of it before this. I think the biggest advantage is the take away of carbon.
Jackson Chisholm
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Jackson's actions
Food, Agriculture, and Land Use
Learn the Truth About Expiration Dates
Reduced Food Waste
I will spend at least 26 minutes learning how to differentiate between sell by, use by, and best by dates.
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.
Health and Education
Research Barriers to Participation and Representation
Health and Education
I will spend at least 49 minutes learning more about the barriers to women's equal participation and representation around the world.
Land Sinks
Research Peatlands
Peatland Protection and Rewetting
I will spend 28 minutes researching the environmental benefits of peatlands and what is being done around the world to conserve and restore them.
Health and Education
Learn about the Need for Family Planning
Health and Education
I will spend at least 33 minutes learning more about the need for family planning globally.
Land Sinks
Learn about Temperate Forests
Temperate Forest Restoration
I will spend at least 22 minutes learning more about the environmental services provided by and the environmental issues affecting temperate forests.
Electricity
Watch a Video about Methane Digesters
Methane Digesters
I will watch a video about methane digesters (also commonly known as anaerobic digesters).
Industry
Research the Climate Impact of Refrigerants
Refrigerant Management
I will spend 43 minute(s) learning about the climate impact of refrigerants and what climate-friendly refrigerants are by using the links below.
Land Sinks
Learn More about Silvopasture
Silvopasture
I will spend at least 15 minutes watching videos and/or reading about the environmental benefits of silvopasture.
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.
Electricity
Learn More about Biomass
Biomass Power
I will spend at least 15 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of biomass.
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.
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REFLECTION QUESTIONLand Sinks Learn More about SilvopastureHad you heard of the term "silvopasture" before now? After learning more about it, what do you think is the biggest advantage of silvopasture?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONIndustry Research the Climate Impact of RefrigerantsWhat did you learn about the climate impact of refrigerants? How do supermarkets contribute to this impact?
Jackson Chisholm 12/08/2020 8:28 AMI learned about the chemicals in refrigerators that are bad for our environment. Some supermarkets all starting to sell energy efficient refrigerators. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONElectricity 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?
Jackson Chisholm 12/08/2020 7:59 AMMy vision is people living with no carbon footprint. We need to make people very aware of climate change. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONHealth and Education Learn about the Need for Family PlanningWhat did you learn about the need for family planning? How do the needs of different people in different places compare to each other?
Jackson Chisholm 12/03/2020 9:40 AMI learned that without family planning or some form of something doing that this world would be way over populated in the near future. Women's lives are harder in other countries outside the united states and it's much harder for the to get the resources they need and deserve. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONLand Sinks Learn about Temperate ForestsAs 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?
Jackson Chisholm 12/02/2020 7:47 AMI’m more cautious about my actions and how they affect the environment.
Knowing that your actions are hurting the world.
Knowing we have some simple solutions to helping our world and people are trying their hardest to make it better. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONLand Sinks Research PeatlandsMuch 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?
Jackson Chisholm 12/01/2020 8:04 AMI can make other people aware of them and tell them how much these ecosystems benefit our environment and the world. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONHealth and Education Research Barriers to Participation and RepresentationWhat are some of the barriers that exist to women's equal participation and/or representation in your community?
Jackson Chisholm 11/30/2020 8:10 AMI feel like in my community we are pushing very hard on equality, so everyone is pretty aware about how they affect others. But sexism is always going to exist and possibly in the most it shows up the most in my community is in the workplace. -
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?
Jackson Chisholm 11/24/2020 8:00 AMPalm oil Is in a lot of things so I feel like I have not been helping the deforestation. What I can start doing is being more cautious about the ingredients in the stuff I buy and being more aware of how I can help the environment. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFood, Agriculture, and Land Use Learn the Truth About Expiration DatesHow does knowing the difference between use by, sell by, and best by dates empower you to make better decisions?
Jackson Chisholm 11/23/2020 8:26 AMThe dates are just a number and basically an estimation, and I can be more of the judge whether the food is good to eat or not. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONElectricity Learn More about Micro WindMicro turbines can be placed on large structures to take advantage of stronger, steadier breezes. The Eiffel Tower now sports vertical axis turbines that produce electricity for use on site. Where could micro turbines potentially be installed in your city?
Jackson Chisholm 11/20/2020 7:45 AMMy city doesn't have to many super tall buildings, but you could put them on top of the hotels (which are the biggest buildings in Asheville). That would be awesome for those hotels to be able to generate their own energy.