Earth Month Ecochallenge: Drawdown

April 1 - April 30, 2021

Ryan Cowan

Baker Demonstration School

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116 TOTAL

participant impact

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33

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spent learning

Ryan's actions

Electricity

Learn More About Geothermal Energy

Geothermal Power

I will spend at least 5 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of geothermal energy and consider investing in this technology.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Transportation

Explore Other Transportation Solutions

All Transportation Solutions

I will spend at least 5 minutes researching other Drawdown Transportation Solutions.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Electricity

Learn More about Biomass

Biomass Power

I will spend at least 10 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of biomass.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Action Track: Climate Resilience

Learn about 'Green Gentrification'

Multiple Solutions

I will spend at least 5 minutes learning about green gentrification and how it relates to city planning for climate action.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Coastal, Ocean, and Engineered Sinks

Learn about Biochar

Biochar Production

I will spend 5 minute(s) learning about biochar and how it can help sequester carbon.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Transportation

Take a Relaxing Walk

Take a walk for 20 minutes. Relax, take note of the beautiful plants and flowers that are emerging. Let it inspire you ...

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Participant Feed

REFLECTION QUESTION
Action Track: Climate Resilience

Cities and towns need to plan for climate change. How can your city or town make its climate action plans equitable and socially just?
Ryan Cowan 4/09/2021 7:29 AM
They need to make sure that whenever they add something it doesn't unfairly impact a group of people. For example, if something is going to make rent in the area go up, will it drive people out because they can't afford it. And if they change things will people lose their jobs. They need to plan for everyone.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Electricity

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!
Ryan Cowan 4/08/2021 10:05 AM
I didn't realize how efficient algae are. If we could reduce the cost we could use them as an extremely large part of our energy production. We likely wouldn't be able to use them as our sole energy source, but I think we could probably use them as about 40-50% of our energy, and they can be complemented by wind, solar, and geothermal energy.

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