Doris DC 2824 Marlin
"Live Deliberately"
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 1,846 TOTAL
participant impact
-
UP TO3,075minutesspent exercising
-
UP TO2.0public officials or leaderscontacted
-
UP TO765minutesspent learning
-
UP TO1.0plastic containersnot sent to the landfill
-
UP TO7.0treesplanted
-
UP TO150minutesspent outdoors
Doris's actions
Land Sinks
Explore My Area
Sometimes protecting nature requires feeling connected to nature. I will invest 500 minutes in exploring and appreciating a natural area in my region, whether a forest, wetland, coastal area, or somewhere else.
Industry
Research the Climate Impact of Refrigerants
Refrigerant Management
I will spend 120 minute(s) learning about the climate impact of refrigerants and what climate-friendly refrigerants are by using the links below.
Transportation
Go for a Daily Walk
Walkable Cities
I will take a walk for 45 minutes each day and take note of the infrastructure that makes walking more or less enjoyable, accessible, and possible.
Coastal, Ocean, and Engineered Sinks
EJ and NC Coastal Habitat Protection Plan
Protecting God's Coastal Creation Thursday, April 8th | 6pm-7:30 ET Register at rb.gy/mwviwo A webinar on the NC Coastal Habitat Protection Plan A virtual workshop with Creation Justice Ministries Hear from local pastor Tangye Middleton about the connection between justice in our communities and justice in God’s Creation - Learn about the Coastal Habitat Protection Plan from Jimmy Johnson, NC Department of Environmental Quality - Hear about the effects of climate change on coastal church communities from Avery Davis Lamb, Creation Justice Ministries - Help us strengthen the Coastal Habitat Protection Plan through your input and feedback
Food, Agriculture, and Land Use
Learn about Local Indigenous Practices
Indigenous Peoples' Forest Tenure
I will spend at least 120 minutes learning how local indigenous tribes are caring for the land by participating in a training, workshop, or presentation.
Food, Agriculture, and Land Use
UU UNO Spring Seminar Food Justice and Sustainability
UU UNO Intergenerational Spring Seminar to learn about Food Justice and Sustainability, 9 - 11 April 2021 To learn more about Food Justice, Regenerative Agriculture, Eating Habits for a Healthier Planet
Electricity
Explore Other Electricity Solutions
All Electricity Solutions
I will spend at least 50 minutes researching other Drawdown Electricity Solutions.
Electricity
The Impact of Data Centers
How Loudon County Virginia is not powering their fleet of Data Centers from renewables and has the largest data center energy footprint in the nation - and what we can do about it.
Industry
Learn About & Practice Sustainable Fashion
Multiple Industry Solutions
I will learn about sustainable fashion and begin trying to practice it in my own life.
Buildings
Explore Other Buildings Solutions
All Buildings Solutions
I will spend at least 50 minutes researching other Drawdown Buildings Solutions.
Industry
Reduce Single-Use Disposables
Bioplastics
I will avoid buying and using 1 single-use plastics and instead replace them with durable options.
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.
Coastal, Ocean, and Engineered Sinks
Learn about Biochar
Biochar Production
I will spend 60 minute(s) learning about biochar and how it can help sequester carbon.
Industry
Work with Industrial Sector To Strengthen Local Climate Commitment
Hear from Activists in Columbus Indiana on how as the Global Headquarters of Cummins Inc. they are moving the local Climate Action Plan forward for their community
Action Track: Building Resilience
Build Resilience together with UUMFE BIPOC Caucus
Join meetings, learn from and contribute to a UUMFE BIPOC caucus focused on the intersections of racial, environmental and climate injustices. Our thinking is inspired by the UU Seventh Principle (respect for the interdependent web of all existence) and the Eight Principle (accountably dismantle racism and all other oppressions). This caucus is held monthly and the first 5 sessions are open to all, and will include both a BIPOC and a White caucus space. This Caucus invites all people to join hands and gather to reflect on the current moment of climate emergency, exchange our aspirations and learn how our UU values can strengthen our commitments.
Land Sinks
Contact your Elected Officials
Abandoned Farmland Restoration
I will contact 2 elected officials to voice my opinion on the importance of restoring farmland in my region, including both public and private land.
Transportation
Use Muscle Power
Multiple Transportation Solutions
I will cut my car trip mileage by only taking necessary trips, and I will only use muscle-powered transportation for all other trips.
Industry
Research Cement Alternatives
Alternative Cement
I will spend at least 60 minutes researching cement alternatives that reduce the carbon footprint of concrete.
Land Sinks
Buy Bamboo
Bamboo Production
When they are available, I will purchase products made from bamboo instead of wood, plastic, or metal.
Land Sinks
Plant Trees
Temperate Forest Restoration
I will plant 7 tree(s) in my community, public parks, or backyard.
Industry
Practice the 5 R's
Recycling
I will Practice the "5 Rs" — refuse, reduce, reuse, repurpose, and recycle — to reduce my waste more than I can with just recycling alone.
Industry
Contact Senate to ratify Kirgali Treaty
Refreigerant managem,ent
Transportation
Explore Other Transportation Solutions
All Transportation Solutions
I will spend at least 60 minutes researching other Drawdown Transportation Solutions.
Electricity
Switch to renewable electricity
Switch to renewable electricity
Electricity
Choose Renewable Energy or Purchase Renewable Energy Credits
Onshore Wind Turbines, Utility-Scale Solar Photovoltaics
I will sign up for my utility company's clean/renewable energy option. If my utility does not offer one, I will purchase Renewable Energy Credits to match my usage.
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?
-
Doris DC 2824 Marlin 6/22/2021 7:57 AMWe (UU DD 2021) are Now Are At:
5,973 actions COMPLETE
275 participant
in 25 states AND TERRITORIES -
Doris DC 2824 Marlin 6/22/2021 7:51 AMWe're #3!!!!!!
UU DD 2021 is now the 3rd Highest Point Scoring Organization in the Drawdown EcoChallenge with over 60K points.
Lets keep going - the UU DD 2021 Ecochallenge has now been extended through 31 July 2021 - so if you are a team captain, be sure to update your end date through the end of July.
Doris -
Doris DC 2824 Marlin 6/15/2021 2:11 PMUU DD 2021 Participants;
We are at 5,586 actions COMPLETED, 275 participants, in 25 states AND TERRITORIES.
Keep up the good work and get your Actions LOGGED.
We'll be at 10,000 Actions in no time.
Doris -
Doris DC 2824 Marlin 6/13/2021 5:48 AM
HELLO UU DD 2021!
I've been out of touch for the last 2 weeks because I was helping the Indigenous call to raise awareness and Stop Line 3 in brutally hot Northern Minnesota - More on that later! In the meantime, check out all the press, and write to your reps because just like Keystone - this pipeline does nothing for the US and contributes massively to future global warming if constructed.
There is a bug in the Action Count Update on the web page so I will also be getting our status sending more on that later.
Keep up the good work!
Doris, UUMFE -
Doris DC 2824 Marlin 6/02/2021 10:31 AMREMINDER - TONIGHT On Wednesday, 2 June 2021, 8 pm Eastern
!!! 4735 Drawdown Actions Completed to date - UU DD 2021 Drawdown EcoChallenge - GAME ON TO 10,000 ACTIONS!
REMINDER - TONIGHT - On Wednesday, 2 June 2021, 8 pm Eastern
We will have a Special Presentation of Interest to those working to enact climate policy improvements at the local, state and federal level (especially for UUs in NY, NJ & CA where policy action is pending)
TOPIC: Policy Actions to Decarbonize the Concrete Industry RSVP Here to get zoom link.This will occur during our normal SLCC Monthly National Collaboration Call 8pm at ET / 7pm CT/ 6pm MT/ 5pm PTWe will welcome Luke Kimball, UU Pathways, TX, and Eric Dunford, both with Carbon Cure Technologies,See UUMFE Recent ENews HEREAlso, for your awareness, UUMFE Enews with information about #StopLine3 and the Treaty People Gathering happening this weekend in Northern Minnesota - Awareness raising campaign so that the Biden Administration will end the dirtiest type of Tar Sands transit of pipeline expansion.AND - Tell your representatives to support the US Fair Share of the Green Climate Fund in the federal budget! CLICK HERE to send your letter via UUSJ, and to learn more. The Green Climate Fund brings critical funding to developing countries for Adaptation and Mitigation. The UNFCCC is currently in session discussion Climate Finance with all countries in preparation for the Climate Talks coming up in the fall in Glasgow.This is the first time in 2 years they are meeting due to pandemic delays.Getting to 50% by 2030 – the New US NDC!Doris MarlinMember, All Souls Church Unitarian, Washington DCMember, UUSJ Advocacy CorpsBoard Member, UU Ministry for the EarthAdvisory Board Member, UUA Green Sanctuary – Climate Urgency 2030SLCC Campaign Lead, uumfe.org/act/slccWe no Longer have the luxury of future tense anymore- American Author, Claire Vaye Watkins
-
Doris DC 2824 Marlin 5/31/2021 6:07 AMHappy Memorial Day! - UU DD 2021 has reached 4600 Actions!
Here is the UU Ministry for Earth Weekly Events post that includes several more actions you can to to get us to 10,000
https://api.neonemails.com/emails/content/7FmfkjYAqD9p0WhsbW-u6NJfwoII2B5Z4JmDDQYRcxM=
Treasure Hunt for Climate Friendly Refrigerants - Today
Decarbonize the Cement Industry - Wed., 2 June, 8 pm ET
UN World Environment Day - June 5
Treaty People Gathering to Stop Line 3 - Ongoing webinars and actions
-
Doris DC 2824 Marlin 5/28/2021 8:10 PM
UU DD 2021
Join the Memorial Day Field Trip with UU Drawdown Initiative
After a brief Zoom presentation on the role of refrigerants & hydrofluorocarbons in global warming (spoiler: they warm the planet wayyyy more than CO2) you’re invited to head out to local supermarkets on a hunt for climate friendly refrigerants. Photograph the data on your cell phones and share findings on the Climate Friendly Supermarkets map. Attend a short Zoom presentation at any of these times:
Saturday, May 29 at 9am PT / 10 MT / 11 CT / 12pm ET ·
Sunday, May 30 at 1pm PT / 2 MT / 3 CT / 4 ET ·
Monday, May 31 at 10am PT / 11 MT / 12pm CT / 1 ET
RSVP at this LINK
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd9ee-F6fgchOcKKFVA5oczvcGnj_cJEwk1jfVJUKjBQubvdA/viewform
-
Doris DC 2824 Marlin 5/27/2021 11:05 AMThurs, May 27 – 8pm ET, 7pm CT, 6pm MT, 5pm PT
UUs – Join this meeting to create a more resilient social and BIPOC Community. Discussion of UU Seventh Principle (respect for the interdependent web of all existence) and the Eight Principle (accountably dismantle racism and all other oppressions).CREATE CUSTOM ACTION, Select, and Complete within UU DD 2021 – just cut and paste this text. -
Doris DC 2824 Marlin 5/27/2021 8:39 AMInvite for:
Newly Added UU DD 2021 Action Presentation:
Policy Actions to Decarbonize the Concrete Industry
RSVP HERE for ZOOM LINK
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfRVu4ChQOHYs8cPEPKuX1ejuR2U54xmLQdJyJ0mi6nhHAtDA/viewform
Wednesday, 2 June 2021 – 8pm ET / 7pm CT/ 6pm MT/ 5pmPT
Drawdown Category: Industry
Action: Research Cement Alternatives
Achieving our collective climate goals will require deployment of strategies across all sectors of our economy. Concrete is responsible for at least 7% of annual CO2 emissions worldwide, and is the second largest source of industrial emissions in the United States.
As politicians turn to infrastructure renewal as a key tool for economic recovery post-pandemic, concrete is emerging as a key challenge - and potential solution - to carbon reduction.Learn more about how cement and concrete influence national emissions and policy proposals and ideas that are being piloted to spur innovation and decarbonize this industry. Policies can be implemented at the State and Local levels as well, and also support Environmental and Climate Justice Goals.Guest Presenters:
Eric Dunford and UU Luke Kimball with CarbonCure Technologies
Eric is Senior Director, Government Affairs at CarbonCure Technologies, a clean technology company and recent winner of the Carbon XPRIZE. In this role, he leads CarbonCure’s regulatory and government relations efforts and is an expert on low-carbon materials policy issues. Based in Toronto, Eric holds graduate degrees in business and science from the University of Waterloo and Dalhousie University.
For the Full Series of UU DD 2021 Action Presentations go to
https://www.uumfe.org/2021/03/31/uu-dd-2021-more-resources/
Enjoy and learn from fellow UUs, then LOG your Action in the UU DD 2021 Drawdown EcoChallenge.
Our Goal is 10,000 Actions!
Game On – Not Game Over
-
Doris DC 2824 Marlin 5/26/2021 6:39 PMACTION PRESENTATION RECORDINGS NOW POSTED: https://www.uumfe.org/2021/03/31/uu-dd-2021-more-resources
Watch them - Log Them - Get to 10,000 Actions!
Seven presentations from your UU friends doing incredible things around the country, now posted for UU DD 2021 participants to view and count towards your Drawdown EcoChallenge Actions - AND help us get to our goal of 10,000 Actions.
1. Collaboration with Major Local Employer to Strengthen Local Climate Commitments - Dick Boyce, Columbus IN
2. Refrigerants and Wind Power - Dr. William McPherson, University Unitarian Seattle & JUUSTICE WA & Mike Carberry, UU Iowa City, Iowa UU State Action Network
3. Designing and Renovation Green Homes - Alison Kendall UU Santa Monica, CA
4. Learn about and Practice Sustainable Fashion -Lenna Georgiadis, Recent graduate and Intern with UUA Office at the United Nations
5. Solutionary Rail - Gary Piazzon, UU Congregation of Whidbey Island, WA, President, Whidbey Environmental Action network Bill Moyer, Director of the Backbone Campaign, Originator of Solutionary Rail
6. Carbon Sequestration: A Case for BioChar - Paul Belanger, UU Congregation of Whidbey Island
7. Data Centers: The Energy and Environmental Footprint of Internet Use - Not run on Renewable Energy in Virginia, Natalie Pien, UUC of Loudoun, VA Chesapeake Climate Action Network Board Member, Piedmont Environmental Council Board Member, Loudoun Climate Project President, Earth Justice Team