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Drawdown Ecochallenge

Shyla Lynch

Asheville High School Spring 2021

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Shyla'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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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.

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Food, Agriculture, and Land Use

Learn the Truth About Expiration Dates

Reduced Food Waste

I will spend at least 30 minutes learning how to differentiate between sell by, use by, and best by dates.

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Land Sinks

Research Peatlands

Peatland Protection and Rewetting

I will spend 20 minutes researching the environmental benefits of peatlands and what is being done around the world to conserve and restore them.

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Land Sinks

Learn about Temperate Forests

Temperate Forest Restoration

I will spend at least 20 minutes learning more about the environmental services provided by and the environmental issues affecting temperate forests.

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Health and Education

Learn about the Need for Family Planning

Health and Education

I will spend at least 35 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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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.

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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.

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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.

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DAILY ACTIONS

Health and Education

Research Barriers to Participation and Representation

Health and Education

I will spend at least 15 minutes learning more about the barriers to women's equal participation and representation around the world.

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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.
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To get started, share “your why.” Why did you join the challenge and choose the actions you did?

REFLECTION QUESTION
Land Sinks Forest-Friendly Foods 2

How difficult or easy was it to change your diet?

Shyla Lynch 12/10/2020 9:32 PM

Very difficult, just trying to find the right things to buy and convincing my parents to buy me the foods I want to make/eat. I'm still in the beginning stages so I don't know how long this will last.

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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?

Shyla Lynch 12/08/2020 6:46 AM

I’ve never heard of silvopasture before this. I think the biggest advantage of silvopasture is that it keeps both the land and the livestock healthy.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Industry Research the Climate Impact of Refrigerants

What did you learn about the climate impact of refrigerants? How do supermarkets contribute to this impact?

Shyla Lynch 12/07/2020 12:10 AM

How we use our refrigerators and air conditioning is super super important to climate change. Supermarkets contribute to the impact because they have a lot of refrigerators and use a lot of air conditioning.

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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?

Shyla Lynch 12/05/2020 1:19 PM

Way way way way way less use of carbon dioxide. Using more sustainable energy such as bio gas.

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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?

Shyla Lynch 12/05/2020 12:45 PM

Family planning is a necessary part of gender equality and better living in general. It can help people living in poverty, and help prevent more people from living in poverty.

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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?

Shyla Lynch 12/03/2020 3:13 PM

It impacts my actions because I now know ways to support the health of forests. I feel overwhelmed by how much of the forests have been altered (99%) :/. And I feel hopeful about how the temperate forests are projected to expand another 92-128 million hectares.

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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?

Shyla Lynch 12/01/2020 6:37 AM

I can reduce my use of plastics. And try to contribute less waste by using more of the things I have already. I can conserve water and actively try to cut my carbon emissions.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Land Sinks Forest-Friendly Foods 1

How is your diet currently impacting deforestation? What can you do to decrease your negative impact and increase your positive impact?

Shyla Lynch 11/24/2020 6:24 AM

I eat meat and dairy products so that negatively impacts our environment and promotes deforestation. To decrease my negative impact and increase my positive impact I could become a vegetarian. I could be more conscious about what products I buy and who I’m buying them from.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Food, Agriculture, and Land Use Learn the Truth About Expiration Dates

How does knowing the difference between use by, sell by, and best by dates empower you to make better decisions?

Shyla Lynch 11/23/2020 6:21 PM

If the food I wanted to eat said “Use by”, and it was after the date printed. I would usually throw it out or just not eat it. Now that I know how to differentiate between whether it’s actually bad or just is past its peak quality I can make ore insightful and better informed decisions on what to buy and what to eat.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Electricity Learn More about Biomass

Had you ever heard of biomass technology before you took this challenge? What did you learn that surprised you? Share your new knowledge with your friends!

Shyla Lynch 11/22/2020 8:51 AM

I have never heard of biomass technology before this. It surprised me that biomass could be so effective and yet, I've never heard of it. I feel like if it was as effective as people say it is, it should be a more well known thing.

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