Rita Harrison-Torres

I will enjoy 3 meatless or vegan meal(s) each day of the challenge.

I will spend at least 20 minutes researching heat pumps to see if installing one makes sense for my home/building.

I will take a walk for 15 minutes each day and take note of the infrastructure that makes walking more or less enjoyable, accessible, and possible.

I will spend at least 5 minutes researching and advocating for a comprehensive high speed rail network in my country/region.

I will spend at least 5 minutes learning more about the barriers to women's equal participation and representation around the world.

I will spend 5 minutes researching businesses owned by women, immigrants, and Black, Indigenous, and people of color that I can support when shopping.

I will spend at least 5 minutes learning more about the need for family planning globally.

I will spend at least 5 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of biomass.

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

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.

I will spend at least 5 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of geothermal energy and consider investing in this technology.

I will research and tell 2 people each day about the benefits of alternative energy sources like wind turbines, solar energy, geothermal energy, and methane digesters.

I will write or call 1 elected official(s) telling them not to support fossil fuel subsidies and instead support wind energy generation.

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.

I will calculate the greenhouse gas emissions associated with my household and consider how different lifestyle choices could reduce my negative impact on the environment.

I will spend at least 5 minutes learning about the need for more regenerative agriculture.