Twyla Norby
4/30/2021 8:49 PM
By investing time into nicer neighborhoods without pushing locals out
Twyla Norby
"Id like to learn more about sustainability"
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Twyla's actions
Buildings
Learn about 'Green Gentrification'
Multiple Solutions
I will spend at least 9 minutes learning about green gentrification and how it relates to city planning for climate action.
Electricity
Learn More About Geothermal Energy
Geothermal Power
I will spend at least 20 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of geothermal energy and consider investing in this technology.
Electricity
Watch a Video about Methane Digesters
Methane Digesters
I will watch a video about methane digesters (also commonly known as anaerobic digesters).
Electricity
Learn More about Biomass
Biomass Power
I will spend at least 11 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of biomass.
Industry
Bioplastics
Bioplastics are a promising solution to plastic waste and climate change… but they aren’t necessarily sustainable. Find out why!
Land Sinks
Learn More about Silvopasture
Silvopasture
I will spend at least 4 minutes watching videos and/or reading about the environmental benefits of silvopasture.
Land Sinks
Forest-Friendly Foods 1
Tropical Forest Restoration
I will spend at least 19 minutes researching the impact of my diet to see how it contributes to deforestation.
Health and Education
Research Barriers to Participation and Representation
Health and Education
I will spend at least 20 minutes learning more about the barriers to women's equal participation and representation around the world.
Health and Education
Learn about the Need for Family Planning
Health and Education
I will spend at least 13 minutes learning more about the need for family planning globally.
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To get started, share “your why.” Why did you join the challenge and choose the actions you did?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONBuildings 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?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONElectricity Learn More About Geothermal EnergyGeothermal energy is reliable, abundant, and efficient. Project Drawdown states that public investment will play a crucial role in its expansion. In what ways (i.e. with money, time, advocacy) can you invest in geothermal energy?
Twyla Norby 4/29/2021 5:39 PMThe most reasonable would be governmental investment, and very rich people could help a lot but they probably wouldn't. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONElectricity Watch a Video about Methane DigestersWhat does your vision of a sustainable community look like? What would need to be changed in order for such vision to become reality?
Twyla Norby 4/28/2021 5:09 PMgoing off of sustainable energy and all helping to provide for each other. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONElectricity Learn More about BiomassHad you ever heard of biomass technology before you took this challenge? What did you learn that surprised you? Share your new knowledge with your friends!
Twyla Norby 4/27/2021 4:15 PMI had heard of it, but briefly and it was interesting to learn about it. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONLand Sinks Learn More about SilvopastureHad you heard of the term "silvopasture" before now? After learning more about it, what do you think is the biggest advantage of silvopasture?
Twyla Norby 4/19/2021 6:42 PMNo, i hadn't heard of it, and i think the biggest benefit is the livestock living with the ecosystem as opposed to people trashing it to grow them. It also reduces carbon emissions. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONLand Sinks Forest-Friendly Foods 1How is your diet currently impacting deforestation? What can you do to decrease your negative impact and increase your positive impact?
Twyla Norby 4/19/2021 6:08 PMI think that i can work to be plant based and try to source ethical food. But also, putting the brunt of this on a bunch of high school kids instead of pushing large corporations for change is counter productive, and takes the attention off them. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONHealth and Education Research Barriers to Participation and RepresentationWhat are some of the barriers that exist to women's equal participation and/or representation in your community?
Twyla Norby 4/13/2021 6:50 AMbarriers are misogyny effected individuals not having fair access to things like jobs and education, making the ways they can earn money and live their lives much less safe.