David SmolikHagen

Sometimes protecting nature requires feeling connected to nature. I will invest 300 minutes in exploring and appreciating a natural area in my region, whether a forest, wetland, coastal area, or somewhere else.

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

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

Renewable energy will be a key part of the Green Transition in the coming years and solar arrays are just one option for office buildings, communities, and residences. For example, CUNA Mutual Group has two solar arrays at our Waverly campus that generate about 40% of electricity use each year! Read this article to learn more about how Solar power will help solve the climate crisis by 2030

Data centers are a major global consumer of electricity, with some estimating that they account for 3% of electricity produced globally. These data centers continue to grow as more and more data needs to be stored. Sustainability experts are beginning to strategize on how to reduce the environmental impact of these essential data centers by reducing their size and increasing the renewable energy that powers them. Read these articles to learn more!

Solve Climate by 2030 is a global movement to solve Climate Change in the next decade through state-level and local-level action. Throughout Earth Month, the movement has organized 100 events around the world to educate and discuss climate problems and solutions. These events are a great way to learn more about local action on Climate Change!

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.