Eric Park

ParkSquad

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Eric's actions

Coastal, Ocean, and Engineered Sinks

Eat less seafood

I'm Pescatarian. Just watched Seaspiracy on Netflix and learned about the fraud and secondary impacts of eating seafood and decided it is an unsustainable behavior I want to change.

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Electricity

Calculate My Carbon Footprint

All Drawdown Solutions

I will calculate the greenhouse gas emissions associated with my household and consider how different lifestyle choices could reduce my negative impact on the environment.

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Transportation

Purchase a Carbon Offset

Efficient Aviation

If I buy a plane ticket, I will purchase a carbon offset.

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Transportation

Research and Consider Switching to a Hybrid or Electric Vehicle

Electric Cars, Hybrid Cars

I will spend at least 120 minutes researching and weighing my options to see if a hybrid or electric vehicle makes sense for my lifestyle.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Transportation

Reducing (or eliminating) exhaust emissions and improving public health are two benefits of green vehicles. What other motivators inspire you to consider switching to a more fuel-efficient vehicle?
Eric Park 4/07/2021 3:42 PM
I discovered an all electric vehicle that I didn't know about costs much less than a Tesla, but has 240 mile range. A 2017-2018 Chevrolet Bolt! Currently the frontrunner for our next car...once we gift our current one to our kids when then move out...

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Electricity

What stood out to you most about your carbon footprint? What surprised you or sparked curiosity? Where can you take most immediate action?
Eric Park 4/07/2021 3:35 PM
The rough calculation from the global footprint network says if everyone lived like us it would take 2.8 planets worth of resources... I wonder how much closer we can get to 1 without having to move and/or significantly down-size our home. I also wonder if there's a way for affluent people to donate money in ways that could impact this since we are the ones consuming the most resources.

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