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Drawdown Ecochallenge

Shaelee Harkrider

Asheville High School Spring 2021

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Shaelee'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.

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Food, Agriculture, and Land Use

Learn the Truth About Expiration Dates

Reduced Food Waste

I will spend at least 13 minutes learning how to differentiate between sell by, use by, and best by dates.

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Land Sinks

Forest-Friendly Foods 1

Tropical Forest Restoration

I will spend at least 26 minutes researching the impact of my diet to see how it contributes to deforestation.

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Health and Education

Research Barriers to Participation and Representation

Health and Education

I will spend at least 26 minutes learning more about the barriers to women's equal participation and representation around the world.

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Land Sinks

Research Peatlands

Peatland Protection and Rewetting

I will spend 14 minutes researching the environmental benefits of peatlands and what is being done around the world to conserve and restore them.

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Health and Education

Learn about the Need for Family Planning

Health and Education

I will spend at least 21 minutes learning more about the need for family planning globally.

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Electricity

Watch a Video about Methane Digesters

Methane Digesters

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

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Land Sinks

Learn about Temperate Forests

Temperate Forest Restoration

I will spend at least 14 minutes learning more about the environmental services provided by and the environmental issues affecting temperate forests.

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Food, Agriculture, and Land Use

Smaller Portions

Reduced Food Waste

I will use smaller plates and/or serve smaller portions when dishing out food.

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Industry

Learn about the impact of old refrigerants

I will spend 15 minute(s) learning about the climate impact of refrigerants and what climate-friendly refrigerants are by using the links provided

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Electricity

Explore Other Electricity Solutions

All Electricity Solutions

I will spend at least 15 minutes researching other Drawdown Electricity Solutions.

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Electricity

Learn More about Wave and Tidal Energy

Ocean Power

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

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Industry

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.

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Action Track: Healing & Renewal

Explore My Area

Sometimes protecting nature requires feeling connected to nature. I will invest 15 minutes in exploring and appreciating a natural area in my region, whether a forest, wetland, coastal area, or somewhere else.

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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.

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Electricity

Learn More about Biomass

Biomass Power

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

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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
Industry Learn about Carbon Offsets

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

Shaelee Harkrider 12/11/2020 8:38 AM

Consider the age of the offset.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Action Track: Healing & Renewal Explore My Area

How can spending more time outdoors enhance your sense of place -- your deep knowledge of and appreciation for your surroundings?

Shaelee Harkrider 12/11/2020 8:27 AM

I went on a walk in a mountainous area in fairview.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Industry Learn about the impact of old refrigerants

Why are old refrigerant gases so harmful to our environment?

Shaelee Harkrider 12/11/2020 8:24 AM

They deplete the ozone layer.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Electricity Learn More about Wave and Tidal Energy

What did you learn about wave and tidal energy? How do they compare to other energy sources?

Shaelee Harkrider 12/11/2020 8:20 AM

I learned that wave and tidal energy is a clean and renewable source. They are much better for the environment than other sources.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Food, Agriculture, and Land Use Smaller Portions

While dishing food out, we tend to load our plates with more than we need. Using smaller plates helps to mitigate this. Aside from the environmental benefits, what other benefits might come from eating/serving smaller portions?

Shaelee Harkrider 12/11/2020 8:13 AM

Besides environmental benefits, this can help you stay healthy and control portion sizes.

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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?

Shaelee Harkrider 12/04/2020 6:31 AM

My vision for a sustainable community is that everyone would use biogas. We could use the digestate to produce our own crops. To do this we would need to implement the machinery for it and cut down on carbon dioxide emissions.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Health and Education Learn about the Need for Family Planning

What did you learn about the need for family planning? How do the needs of different people in different places compare to each other?

Shaelee Harkrider 12/03/2020 8:20 AM

I learned that family planning is extremely effective. Some places in the world need more education than others, and some need more tools provided.

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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?

Shaelee Harkrider 12/02/2020 7:20 AM

I just want to live a more thoughtful life as a consumer. It’s overwhelming that big corporations are the main problem and I have no control over something like that. I feel hopeful that environments like this even exist. I think it’s incredible that they can absorb carbon dioxide.

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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?

Shaelee Harkrider 12/01/2020 9:08 AM

I can find safer alternatives to use instead of palm oil.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Health and Education Research Barriers to Participation and Representation

What are some of the barriers that exist to women's equal participation and/or representation in your community?

Shaelee Harkrider 11/30/2020 8:17 AM

The women around me experience fear around men in different environments. I feel like this acts as a barrier.

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