April 1 - April 30, 2021

Action Track: Accelerating Solutions

Shape culture. Build power. Set goals. Alter rules & policy. Shift capital. Change behavior. Improve technology.

Drawdown “solutions” are practices and technologies that materially affect the concentration of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere. Their impact is specific and measurable. But solutions do not scale themselves. We need means of removing barriers and accelerating implementation and expansion.

Support Local Food Systems

Plant-Rich Diets

I will source (___) percent of my food from local producers each day. This could include signing up for a local CSA, buying from a farmer's market, visiting a food co-op, foraging with a local group, or growing my own ingredients.
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Drawdown Sector Summary: Food, Agriculture, and Land Use

8 Reasons to Eat Local Foods

Find Your Local Farm and CSA here

Solutions news on local food systems
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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.
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Drawdown Sector: Electricity

Drawdown Solution: Utility-Scale Solar Photovoltaics

Green-e: Global standard in clean energy certification (third-party verification)

Solutions news on solar farms
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Communicate With My Elected Officials

Onshore Wind Turbines, Offshore Wind Turbines

I will write or call (___) elected official(s) telling them not to support fossil fuel subsidies and instead support wind energy generation.
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Drawdown Sector: Electricity

Solutions news on onshore wind turbines

GovTrack: Find your U.S. Representative
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Spread the Word about Energy Alternatives

All Electricity Solutions

I will research and tell (___) people each day about the benefits of alternative energy sources like wind turbines, solar energy, geothermal energy, and methane digesters.
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Drawdown Sector: Electricity

Solar and Energy Storage Can Protect Cities from Power Outages, Create Resilient Communities

Solutions News on sustainable energy generation
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Advocate for Solar Installation

Distributed Solar Photovoltaics

I will create a plan to and advocate for solar installation at my business, apartment building, or campus.
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Drawdown Solution: Electricity

Top 10 Economic Benefits of Converting to Solar Energy

Solutions news on rooftop solar
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Research and Advocate for High-Speed Rail

High-Speed Rail

I will spend at least (___) minutes researching and advocating for a comprehensive high speed rail network in my country/region.
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Drawdown Solution: High-Speed Rail

Why Doesn't the United States Have High-Speed Bullet Trains Like Europe and Asia?

Solutions news about high-speed rail
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Support Microgeneration in Low Income Countries

Small Hydropower, Micro Wind Turbines, Microgrids

I will make a donation to a nonprofit that installs microgeneration in low income countries.
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Drawdown Solution: Microgrids

Drawdown Solution: Micro Wind Turbines

Drawdown Solution: Small Hydropower

Green Empowerment's Microgeneration Solutions

Solutions news about microgrids powering villages
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Advocate For More Packaging Options

Multiple Industry Solutions

I will advocate for alternatives to single-use packaging at local grocery stores, markets, at work, or on campus.
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Drawdown Solution: Bioplastic

Can You Imagine A Supermarket With No Plastic?

Solutions news on reducing or eliminating packaging
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Support Indigenous Peoples' Land Management

Indigenous Peoples' Forest Tenure

I will donate to Native American Rights Fund, which protects tribal natural resources and environmental rights and promotes Native American Human Rights.
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Drawdown Solution: Indigenous Peoples' Forest Tenure

Native American Rights Fund

Native Knowledge: What Ecologists Are Learning from Indigenous People

Solutions news on indigenous peoples' land management
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Advocate For Greener Vehicles

Electric Cars, Hybrid Cars, Efficient Trucks

I will assess the vehicles used by my company or college and advocate for a purchasing policy focused on electric and fuel-efficient vehicles
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Drawdown Solution: Electric Cars

Drawdown Solution: Efficient Trucks

Advantages of electric cars – top benefits of EVs

Solutions news about electric cars
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Contact your Elected Officials

Abandoned Farmland Restoration

I will contact (___) elected officials to voice my opinion on the importance of restoring farmland in my region, including both public and private land.
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Drawdown Solution: Abandoned Farmland Restoration

Drawdown Solution: Silvopasture

Solutions news on farmland restoration

GovTrack: Find your U.S. Representative
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Advocate for Forest Protection

Forest Protection

I will contact (___) congress people or representatives to advocate for public policy that protects forests and the enforcement of existing anti-logging laws, as well as the rights of local people to protect and restore the land in their communities.
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Drawdown Solution: Forest Protection

The Best Technology for Fighting Climate Change Isn't a Technology

Solutions news on forest protection

GovTrack: Find your U.S. Congressperson
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Support Companies Leading in Green Energy

Utility-Scale Solar Photovoltaics, Distributed Solar Photovoltaics

I will use my spending power to reward companies leading in creating or purchasing green energy and incentivize others to invest more in green energy.
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Drawdown Solution: Electricity

RE100: Companies Committed to 100% Renewable Energy

Solutions news on solar farms
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Donate

Improved Clean Cookstoves

I will donate to nonprofits that install clean cookstoves in low-income countries.
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Clean Cooking Alliance

Solutions news on clean cookstoves

Drawdown Solution: Improved Clean Cookstoves
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Give a Microloan

Sustainable Intensification for Smallholders

I will give (___) microloan(s) to women who need help starting a business.
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Drawdown Sector Summary: Food, Agriculture, and Land Use

Solutions news on mirofinance for women smallholders

Kiva Microloans
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Support Businesses Owned by Women, BIPOC, or Immigrants

Sustainable Intensification for Smallholders

I will spend (___) minutes researching businesses owned by women, immigrants, and Black, Indigenous, and people of color that I can support when shopping.
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Drawdown Solution: Health and Education

UNWomen: The Power of Procurement: How to Source from Women-Owned Businesses

Women Owned

Solutions news on women, BIPOC and immigrant-owned businesses
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Express My Support For Walkable Cities

Walkable Cities

I will find out who in my city makes decisions that impact neighborhood walkability and express my support for better walking infrastructure.
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Drawdown Solution: Walkable Cities

How to Make Your Town More Walkable

‘Safe Streets’ Are Not Safe for Black Lives

Ted Talk: Jeff Speck - The Walkable City
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Conduct Virtual Meetings

Telepresence

I will encourage my office to hold meetings virtually whenever possible instead of requiring travel.
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Drawdown Solution: Telepresence

5 Advantages of Holding Virtual Meetings for Small Business Owners

Are Your Remote Workers Happy? How To Keep Teams Connected From Afar
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Express My Support For Equitable Biking Infrastructure

Bicycle Infrastructure

I will find out who in my city makes decisions that impact bike routes and express my support for better biking infrastructure.
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Drawdown Solution: Bicycle Infrastructure

Bike Advocacy's Blind Spot

Untokening Mobility: Beyond Pavement, Paint and Place

‘Safe Streets’ Are Not Safe for Black Lives
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Advocate for Wetland Protection

Coastal Wetland Protection

I will write (___) letter(s) or email(s) per day to a public official or representative to advocate for policies that protect wetlands.
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Drawdown Solution: Coastal Wetland Protection

Coastal Wetlands: Too Valuable to Lose

GovTrack: Find your U.S. Representative

Solutions news on coastal wetlands
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DAILY ACTION
CREATE A CUSTOM ACTION

Ideally, you’ll choose at least one measurable goal so that you can measure your success but there are no limits on what you can choose—so exercise your creativity!

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