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  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Buildings Learn about 'Green Gentrification'
    Cities and towns need to plan for climate change. How can your city or town make its climate action plans equitable and socially just?

    Sonya Kougasian's avatar
    Sonya Kougasian 4/06/2021 10:58 AM
    I think any climate action plan can be made more equitable and socially just by making the resources or actions it introduces accessible and affordable. It wouldn't be sustainable if it didn't include everyone.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Action Track: Building Resilience Support Nutrient Management
    How does environmental quality influence your sense of community?

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    Selwyn Juarez 4/06/2021 8:57 AM
    When my environment is maintained, I'm more inclined to go outside and to want to explore my area, which develops a greater sense of connection to and enjoyment of my community.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Action Track: Healing & Renewal Go for a Daily Walk
    What have you noticed on your daily walks? What have you enjoyed? What infrastructure changes could make your walks more enjoyable or possible?

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    Roxanne Kougasian 4/06/2021 8:53 AM
    I noticed recently that the school field near my home was open for people to have access to the field and the paved pathway around it. This makes it very easy for me to simply walk to the field and then walk around the pathway. However, sometimes in the past I've noticed that the fence has been closed and locked. It would be nice to always have access to this and another track nearby which is also sometimes closed to the public. There is also a park with a pond in my town that has a  pathway around it, which is another nice option for walking. These types of places make my walks much easier, accessible, and more enjoyable, rather than walking on a busy street.

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    Daniel Shaba 4/06/2021 8:44 AM
    Eating smaller portions  has already helped me drop almost 10 pounds.

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    Jacky Gomez 4/06/2021 8:42 AM
    I really enjoy using my on-the-go blender to make healthy fruit smoothies.

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    Sonya Kougasian 4/06/2021 8:15 AM
    The fact that Sour Patch Kids (and Sour Patch Watermelons) are vegan is dangerous...
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Buildings Install a Low-Flow Showerhead
    What would a sustainable water future in your region look like? What needs to change?

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    Roxanne Kougasian 4/06/2021 7:31 AM
    Some small changes to support a more sustainable water future that people could implement right outside their own homes: 
    1. Install a rain barrel to collect rainwater to be used later when  watering the lawn, flowers, plants, etc.
    2. Choose drought-tolerant plants that require less watering.
    3. Apply a thick layer of mulch to help keep the root zone cool and moisture in the soil, again, minimizing the amount of water needed to water the plants.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Action Track: Building Resilience Support Local Food Systems
    Dependable fresh food, supporting local farmers and building resilient communities are just a few benefits of local food systems. Which of these (or other) advantages inspire you the most?

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    Selwyn Juarez 4/06/2021 7:08 AM
    I feel good about supporting local farmers and small businesses while enjoying fresh, quality food. I like knowing that I can help benefit the community in some way.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Industry Reduce Single-Use Disposables
    What single-use items (e.g. straws, coffee cups, vegetable bags, plastic bags) do you regularly use? What could be substituted instead?

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    Roxanne Kougasian 4/06/2021 7:04 AM
    I generally use the plastic fruit and vegetable bags at the supermarket. I could swap these out with the mesh reusable bags instead. I also use the plastic bags at the store to bag my groceries; however, I do reuse these in my garbage can at home, instead of having to go out and actually buy garbage bags. So I feel okay about reusing them in this way.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Buildings Research Heat Pumps
    Why is taking action on climate change important to you? Why do you care?

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    Sonya Kougasian 4/06/2021 6:37 AM
    Taking action on climate change is important to me, because I find it really sad to think of future generations of humans and non-human animals not existing. It's almost unfathomable, but this could be reality.