Dominick Calia

Asheville High School Spring 2021!

"Get an passing grade in science class"

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Dominick's actions

Industry

Bioplastics

Bioplastics are a promising solution to plastic waste and climate change… but they aren’t necessarily sustainable. Find out why!

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Land Sinks

Learn More about Silvopasture

Silvopasture

I will spend at least 10 minutes watching videos and/or reading about the environmental benefits of silvopasture.

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ONE-TIME ACTION

Electricity

Watch a Video about Methane Digesters

Methane Digesters

I will watch a video about methane digesters (also commonly known as anaerobic digesters).

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Action Track: Climate Resilience

Express My Support For Walkable Cities

Walkable Cities

I will find out who in my city makes decisions that impact neighborhood walkability and express my support for better walking infrastructure.

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ONE-TIME ACTION

Land Sinks

Research Peatlands

Peatland Protection and Rewetting

I will spend 15 minutes researching the environmental benefits of peatlands and what is being done around the world to conserve and restore them.

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ONE-TIME ACTION

Industry

Research the Climate Impact of Refrigerants

Refrigerant Management

I will spend 15 minute(s) learning about the climate impact of refrigerants and what climate-friendly refrigerants are by using the links below.

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ONE-TIME ACTION

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.

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ONE-TIME ACTION

Action Track: Climate Resilience

Learn More about Biomass

Biomass Power

I will spend at least 15 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of biomass.

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Participant Feed

REFLECTION QUESTION
Action Track: Climate Resilience

How could better walking infrastructure make your city both more enjoyable and more equitable?
Dominick Calia 4/28/2021 7:18 PM
Well the more natural something is the more stimulating it is to our brain from the pure naturality of humans, plus things that are on cement paths wouldnt be there if we used rocks or just dirt or other natural things, plus we wouldnt need drains since the ground is one big drain

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Industry

What did you learn about the climate impact of refrigerants? How do supermarkets contribute to this impact?
Dominick Calia 4/28/2021 7:14 PM
There are carbons molecules that break down in the refrigerator which harm the ozone, and supermarkets contribute by having you store food in your fridge so it can do the greenhouse gas making process

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Industry

What concerns you the most about how we are affecting the planet? Consider both local and global actions.
Dominick Calia 4/28/2021 7:09 PM
Well the amount of waste just laying around is definitely concerning especially because I don't see people stopping anytime soon, especially with our population number rising by the year

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Action Track: Climate Resilience

Had 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!
Dominick Calia 4/28/2021 7:08 PM
I didnt, and i was amazed that 60% of carbon is extracted in the process of the machines used

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Land Sinks

Much 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?
Dominick Calia 4/28/2021 7:07 PM
Keeping carbon produce as low as possible

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Land Sinks

As 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?
Dominick Calia 4/28/2021 7:05 PM
Well its interesting to learn how the Earth works and how its always doing things like this, but knowing its natural helps me feel hopeful

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Electricity

What does your vision of a sustainable community look like? What would need to be changed in order for such vision to become reality?
Dominick Calia 4/28/2021 6:17 PM
More money be invested into the Biogas which will result in a good outcome profit

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Land Sinks

Had you heard of the term "silvopasture" before now? After learning more about it, what do you think is the biggest advantage of silvopasture?
Dominick Calia 4/16/2021 11:35 AM
I hadn’t but I think the best thing about it is the cows being healthier which is also better for us because if the meat we eat comes from something unhealthy the meat will be unhealthy which makes us unhealthy

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