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Bella G

Youthpower

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Bella's actions

Electricity

Calculate the carbon footprint of my household

I will calculate the carbon emissions associated with my household and consider how different lifestyle choices could reduce our carbon footprint and our impact on the environment.

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Electricity

5 minute showers - saving water saves electricity

Remember the California drought? And we all got so good at taking 5 minute showers? It turns out we were saving electricity as well, because it takes large amounts of electricity to pump water around. I will take one 5 minute shower a day - or skip a shower some days.

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DAILY ACTIONS

Industry

Learn about the impact of old refrigerants

I will spend 60 minute(s) learning about the climate impact of refrigerants and what climate-friendly refrigerants are by using the links provided

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ONE-TIME ACTION

Industry

Find a Local Climate-Friendly Supermarket

Refrigerant Management

I will explore the interactive map in the links below to find a supermarket that does not use HFC refrigerants near my home.

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ONE-TIME ACTION

Food, Agriculture, and Land Use

More Fruits And Veggies

I will eat a heart healthy diet by adding 2 cups of fruits and vegetables each day to achieve at least 4 cups per day.

COMPLETED 1
DAILY ACTION

Land Sinks

Forest-Friendly Foods 1

Tropical Forest Restoration

I will spend at least 20 minutes researching the impact of my diet to see how it contributes to deforestation.

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ONE-TIME ACTION

Industry

Research the Climate Impact of Refrigerants

Refrigerant Management

I will spend 60 minute(s) learning about the climate impact of refrigerants and what climate-friendly refrigerants are by using the links below.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Buildings

Learn about 'Green Gentrification'

Multiple Solutions

I will spend at least 30 minutes learning about green gentrification and how it relates to city planning for climate action.

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ONE-TIME ACTION

Food, Agriculture, and Land Use

Zero-waste Cooking

Reduced Food Waste

I will cook 1 meal(s) with zero-waste each day

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DAILY ACTIONS

Participant Feed

  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Industry
    Why are old refrigerant gases so harmful to our environment?

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    Bella G 5/19/2021 4:31 PM
    They are much more potent than other greenhouse gases, meaning they absorb more energy (heat) per ton and have a greater effect on global warming and all the terrible things that come with that.
  • 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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    Bella G 4/07/2021 4:50 PM
    Always amazed by the effect limiting meat products have! I'm definitely going to continue to focus on that, as well as continuing learning how to ride a bike so I can add that to my non-car transportation alongside walking.