Francis Staskon

Help set up a book review event (1 hour meeting) with interested members (over 300) for a review of Bill Gates new book "Avoiding a climate disaster"

I will research and tell 2 people each day about the benefits of alternative energy sources like wind turbines, solar energy, geothermal energy, and methane digesters.

I will spend at least 45 minutes researching other Drawdown Buildings Solutions.

I will replace 2 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.

I will spend 15 minutes researching businesses owned by women, immigrants, and Black, Indigenous, and people of color that I can support when shopping.

I will spend at least 50 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of biomass.

I will spend 45 minute(s) learning about the climate impact of refrigerants and what climate-friendly refrigerants are by using the links below.

I will spend at least 60 minutes researching cement alternatives that reduce the carbon footprint of concrete.

I will spend 45 minutes researching the environmental benefits of peatlands and what is being done around the world to conserve and restore them.

I will spend at least 60 minutes researching how people can build with carbon-storing materials - including agricultural byproducts - and discuss it with my peers in person or by posting to social media.

I will sign up for my utility company's clean/renewable energy option. If my utility does not offer one, I will purchase Renewable Energy Credits to match my usage.

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.

I will Practice the "5 Rs" — refuse, reduce, reuse, repurpose, and recycle — to reduce my waste more than I can with just recycling alone.

For Gate's book, compile related graphics on evidence.

Switch from ComEd to alternative green power source as authorized by town.

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

I will tend to a garden, or prepare for one, each day using sustainable gardening practices.

I will enjoy 1 meatless or vegan meal(s) each day of the challenge.

I will spend at least 50 minutes researching heat pumps to see if installing one makes sense for my home/building.

I will spend at least 45 minutes finding out if anyone is working on perennial biomass projects in my region and how I can get involved.

help plan a mid day walk via a internet meeting setup to set up the discussion and have participants contribute their photos or dialogue while walking.