Teagan Allen
4/30/2021 8:22 AM
Donating money and voting for people who would work toward more sustainable energy production.
Teagan Allen
"I want to learn about living sustainably and climate solutions. "
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Teagan's actions
Electricity
Learn More About Geothermal Energy
Geothermal Power
I will spend at least 30 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of geothermal energy and consider investing in this technology.
Electricity
Learn More about Biomass
Biomass Power
I will spend at least 20 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of biomass.
Land Sinks
Research Peatlands
Peatland Protection and Rewetting
I will spend 20 minutes researching the environmental benefits of peatlands and what is being done around the world to conserve and restore them.
Industry
Research the Climate Impact of Refrigerants
Refrigerant Management
I will spend 50 minute(s) learning about the climate impact of refrigerants and what climate-friendly refrigerants are by using the links below.
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 about Temperate Forests
Temperate Forest Restoration
I will spend at least 15 minutes learning more about the environmental services provided by and the environmental issues affecting temperate forests.
Land Sinks
Forest-Friendly Foods 1
Tropical Forest Restoration
I will spend at least 23 minutes researching the impact of my diet to see how it contributes to deforestation.
Food, Agriculture, and Land Use
Learn the Truth About Expiration Dates
Reduced Food Waste
I will spend at least 20 minutes learning how to differentiate between sell by, use by, and best by dates.
Land Sinks
Learn More about Silvopasture
Silvopasture
I will spend at least 25 minutes watching videos and/or reading about the environmental benefits of silvopasture.
Health and Education
Research Barriers to Participation and Representation
Health and Education
I will spend at least 40 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 39 minutes learning more about the need for family planning globally.
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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?
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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!
Teagan Allen 4/27/2021 6:05 PMYes, I've seen biofuel tanks outside of restaurants and shops. I learned that biomass technology uses less oil and foreign oil, and can meet our electricity demand. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONLand Sinks Research PeatlandsMuch of Indonesia's peatlands have been drained so they could be replaced with palm oil or pulp and paper plantations. How can you make choices that help to protect peatlands, even if you live far away from one?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONLand Sinks Learn about Temperate ForestsAs you learn more about the scope and seriousness of the environmental challenges we face, what impact does that have on your thinking and actions? What are the parts that feel overwhelming? What parts help you feel hopeful?
Teagan Allen 4/20/2021 12:54 PMLearning more about environmental challenges, I definitely feel more anxious about all the different causes that I participate in every day and feel more obligated to change some habits, that I will work to do. What feels overwhelming is the number of people that don't believe in/choose to ignore climate change, especially when a lot of those people are the people in power. The parts that make me hopeful are the number of people that are changing their ways and working to be more sustainable helping others be more conscience too. -
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?
Teagan Allen 4/19/2021 7:08 PMMy diet impacts deforestation through my coffee intake, oil usage, and meat consumption. I can decrease the amount of meat and oil I use, and make sure to buy from sustainable brands. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFood, Agriculture, and Land Use Learn the Truth About Expiration DatesHow does knowing the difference between use by, sell by, and best by dates empower you to make better decisions?
Teagan Allen 4/16/2021 10:02 PMI wont view them as an safety date and continue to eat the food but checking on it until it does go bad. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONHealth and Education Learn about the Need for Family PlanningWhat did you learn about the need for family planning? How do the needs of different people in different places compare to each other?
Teagan Allen 4/16/2021 6:52 PMI learned that family is very important for not only women's rights but also the environment. Women's needs are disregarded or politically charged that represses women's rights that does not happen for men issues. For example- condoms are cheap and accessible for men but womens contraceptives are expensive and not nearly as accessible for it requires prescriptions, parental permission, etc... -
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?
Teagan Allen 4/16/2021 6:45 PMBarriers that exist to women's equal participation in my community that i've seen/experienced would be lots of male dominated sports from stereotypes, pressure, exclusion, or fear. -
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?
Teagan Allen 4/16/2021 6:39 PMNo and I think the biggest advantage of silvopasture is its healthier for the environment and animals- its better for animals because they get better nutrients and a more natural environment. The environment would benefit because there would be less deforestation.