Gavin Godley
12/10/2020 9:24 AM
I have never heard of the term before now. I think that the biggest advantage is that it’s much easier for the farmers and better for the environment.
Gavin Godley
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Gavin's actions
Health and Education
Research Barriers to Participation and Representation
Health and Education
I will spend at least 34 minutes learning more about the barriers to women's equal participation and representation around the world.
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.
Land Sinks
Learn about Temperate Forests
Temperate Forest Restoration
I will spend at least 18 minutes learning more about the environmental services provided by and the environmental issues affecting temperate forests.
Health and Education
Learn about the Need for Family Planning
Health and Education
I will spend at least 26 minutes learning more about the need for family planning globally.
Land Sinks
Research Peatlands
Peatland Protection and Rewetting
I will spend 25 minutes researching the environmental benefits of peatlands and what is being done around the world to conserve and restore them.
Electricity
Watch a Video about Methane Digesters
Methane Digesters
I will watch a video about methane digesters (also commonly known as anaerobic digesters).
Food, Agriculture, and Land Use
Learn the Truth About Expiration Dates
Reduced Food Waste
I will spend at least 23 minutes learning how to differentiate between sell by, use by, and best by dates.
Industry
Learn about the impact of old refrigerants
I will spend 34 minute(s) learning about the climate impact of refrigerants and what climate-friendly refrigerants are by using the links provided
Land Sinks
Learn More about Silvopasture
Silvopasture
I will spend at least 13 minutes watching videos and/or reading about the environmental benefits of silvopasture.
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 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 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 Learn about the impact of old refrigerantsWhy are old refrigerant gases so harmful to our environment?
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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?
Gavin Godley 12/06/2020 8:44 PMA community that uses renewable and environmentally healthy sources of energy. We would need to convince every one that this is the right thing to do, because it is, and then somehow find a way to make sure everyone is doing it. -
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?
Gavin Godley 12/05/2020 10:03 PMFamily planning is very important and when we use it in our communities there is proof of teen pregnancy rates dropping. And other women in other countries don’t always have access to the same things that we do, and that may cause lots more teen pregnancies and abortions. -
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?
Gavin Godley 12/05/2020 8:53 PMI try to be environmentally conscious about what I do and the impacts that follow, I try to do the small things like recycle everything that I can.There is way too much to be done that I can’t do in this lifetime, and it's very overwhelming to think about how much has to be done to even get close to a nice environment.To know that there are lots of people that feel the same way and try to make the world a better place. -
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?
Gavin Godley 12/05/2020 8:19 PMI can donate to movements trying to keep the peatlands and not by items that have palm oil. -
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?
Gavin Godley 12/04/2020 9:40 PMThere are barriers of people looking down on women just because they are women, and I think this could be very discouraging to some women and make them not want to participate. -
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?
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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?
Gavin Godley 12/04/2020 8:16 PMMy diet is impacting deforestation because I eat or use all of the items on this document. I can decrease my negative impact by making better decisions when it comes to using these products. -
Gavin Godley 12/04/2020 2:05 PMIt helps me realize that the dates somewhat matter but not really when it comes to knowing when the food is not safe to eat