Alan Jones
4/01/2021 11:48 AM
Women should have autonomy over their own bodies. Family planning is critical to protecting this right.
Alan Jones
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Alan's actions
Land Sinks
Explore My Area
Sometimes protecting nature requires feeling connected to nature. I will invest 120 minutes in exploring and appreciating a natural area in my region, whether a forest, wetland, coastal area, or somewhere else.
Land Sinks
Forest-Friendly Foods 1
Tropical Forest Restoration
I will spend at least 30 minutes researching the impact of my diet to see how it contributes to deforestation.
Electricity
Watch a Video about Methane Digesters
Methane Digesters
I will watch a video about methane digesters (also commonly known as anaerobic digesters).
Electricity
Calculate My Carbon Footprint
All Drawdown Solutions
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.
Industry
Become A Master Recycler/Composter
Recycling
I will sign up for a Master Recycler/Composter program in my area.
Health and Education
Research Barriers to Participation and Representation
Health and Education
I will spend at least 90 minutes learning more about the barriers to women's equal participation and representation around the world.
Buildings
Research Heat Pumps
High-Efficiency Heat Pumps
I will spend at least 60 minutes researching heat pumps to see if installing one makes sense for my home/building.
Health and Education
Fund Family Planning
Health and Education
I will donate to supply a community with reproductive health supplies.
Buildings
Replace Manual Thermostats
Smart Thermostats
I will replace manual thermostats with smart ones.
Participant Feed
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REFLECTION QUESTIONHealth and Education Fund Family PlanningWhen family planning focuses on healthcare provision and meeting the expressed needs of women, it results in empowerment, equality, and well-being, and the benefits to the planet are side effects. Why is family planning an important civil rights consideration?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONBuildings Replace Manual ThermostatsHow do you anticipate replacing your thermostats for smart ones will positively impact your life?
Alan Jones 4/01/2021 11:47 AMReplacing my manual thermostats with smart ones will positively impact my life in several ways. First, it will be fulfilling to know that doing so can lead to more efficient use of energy in our home. Second, it will be convenient to have climate control that is learning and adapting to our living habits. Third, it will likely result in lower utility bills. Fourth, I won't have to worry about having forgotten to turn the thermostat down when leaving the house! -
REFLECTION QUESTIONBuildings Research Heat PumpsWhy is taking action on climate change important to you? Why do you care?
Alan Jones 4/01/2021 11:45 AMTaking action on climate change is important to me because climate change is the greatest threat to human society that we have ever faced and how we respond to this challenge will be the defining moment of our species.