Taylor Jones
4/30/2021 10:06 AM
Both sound better than what is being used now but I think the pumps would be more efficient and less dangerous because it can't cause minor earthquakes like the last geothermal energy.
Taylor Jones
"My mission is to learn more about things I can do to make a eco-friendly society."
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participant impact
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UP TO265minutesspent learning
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UP TO3.0lightbulbsreplaced
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UP TO1.0documentarywatched
Taylor's actions
Electricity
Choose LED Bulbs
LED Lighting
I will replace 3 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.
Health and Education
Learn about the Need for Family Planning
Health and Education
I will spend at least 20 minutes learning more about the need for family planning globally.
Land Sinks
Learn More about Silvopasture
Silvopasture
I will spend at least 50 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 30 minutes learning more about the barriers to women's equal participation and representation around the world.
Electricity
Learn More about Biomass
Biomass Power
I will spend at least 15 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of biomass.
Food, Agriculture, and Land Use
Learn the Truth About Expiration Dates
Reduced Food Waste
I will spend at least 30 minutes learning how to differentiate between sell by, use by, and best by dates.
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 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.
Land Sinks
Forest-Friendly Foods 1
Tropical Forest Restoration
I will spend at least 30 minutes researching the impact of my diet to see how it contributes to deforestation.
Land Sinks
Learn about Temperate Forests
Temperate Forest Restoration
I will spend at least 10 minutes learning more about the environmental services provided by and the environmental issues affecting temperate forests.
Industry
Bioplastics
Bioplastics are a promising solution to plastic waste and climate change… but they aren’t necessarily sustainable. Find out why!
Participant Feed
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REFLECTION QUESTIONElectricityGeothermal 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 QUESTIONElectricityHad 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!
Taylor Jones 4/26/2021 2:19 PMIt's sustainable and always will be unlike nonrenewable resources if used correctly -
REFLECTION QUESTIONLand SinksHow is your diet currently impacting deforestation? What can you do to decrease your negative impact and increase your positive impact?
Taylor Jones 4/19/2021 12:54 PMMy diet impacts deforestation by mostly butter, oil, dairy, meat, and eggs because companies that produce them contribute to deforestation. Products that don't include palm oil, or buying from companies that don't use deforestation will increase a positive impact. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONHealth and EducationWhat are some of the barriers that exist to women's equal participation and/or representation in your community?
Taylor Jones 4/14/2021 5:23 PMSexualizing minorities happens everywhere and not just my community and it's shameful to see anybody’s body to be looked at differently because of anything from clothes to age. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONLand SinksHad you heard of the term "silvopasture" before now? After learning more about it, what do you think is the biggest advantage of silvopasture?
Taylor Jones 4/12/2021 10:10 AMToday is the first time i've learned/heard of the term silvopasture, nutrients and adaptation are the biggest advantages in my opinion. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONHealth and EducationWhat did you learn about the need for family planning? How do the needs of different people in different places compare to each other?
Taylor Jones 4/01/2021 10:14 AMI learned more about what family planning is and how it helps people and the funds and how the funds go towards more than knowing how many kids you want or health concerns.