Tabitha Sweetland
5/02/2021 11:47 AM
I feel like our city could make real progress because it is small an already trying to make a difference.
Tabitha Sweetland
"To do what everybody already should be doing but are too selfish to care. "
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Tabitha's actions
Health and Education
Learn about the Need for Family Planning
Health and Education
I will spend at least 36 minutes learning more about the need for family planning globally.
Industry
Bioplastics
Bioplastics are a promising solution to plastic waste and climate change… but they aren’t necessarily sustainable. Find out why!
Land Sinks
Research Peatlands
Peatland Protection and Rewetting
I will spend 17 minutes researching the environmental benefits of peatlands and what is being done around the world to conserve and restore them.
Land Sinks
Learn More about Silvopasture
Silvopasture
I will spend at least 17 minutes watching videos and/or reading about the environmental benefits of silvopasture.
Electricity
Learn More about Biomass
Biomass Power
I will spend at least 19 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of biomass.
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.
Buildings
Learn about 'Green Gentrification'
Multiple Solutions
I will spend at least 26 minutes learning about green gentrification and how it relates to city planning for climate action.
Land Sinks
Learn about Temperate Forests
Temperate Forest Restoration
I will spend at least 18 minutes learning more about the environmental services provided by and the environmental issues affecting temperate forests.
Participant Feed
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REFLECTION QUESTIONBuildingsCities and towns need to plan for climate change. How can your city or town make its climate action plans equitable and socially just?
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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?
Tabitha Sweetland 5/02/2021 11:12 AMGeothermal energy because you only have to pay for the drilling into the ground while the actual heat and cold are free. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONElectricityWhat does your vision of a sustainable community look like? What would need to be changed in order for such vision to become reality?
Tabitha Sweetland 4/30/2021 10:45 AMI honestly can't pick one thing since there is so much wrong with the world -
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!
Tabitha Sweetland 4/30/2021 10:22 AMI’ve never heard of biomass technology before this assignment which I am glad I did because I have a better understanding of where more natural electricity can come from. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONLand SinksMuch 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?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONLand SinksAs 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?
Tabitha Sweetland 4/20/2021 8:50 AMLearning all these new facts about the environment makes me want to do something about it even if it is a little bit.
I feel like I can;t make a difference because I'm just one person and not very many people acknowledge this problem.
I feel hopeful because we are doing this assignment so that means more people know about this and can do something about it
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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?
Tabitha Sweetland 4/18/2021 9:52 AMI have never heard of silvopasture until now. After learning what it's about, my conclusion is that it benefits every part of the system while making the animals a better life. I think all farmers should do this. -
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?
Tabitha Sweetland 4/01/2021 9:13 AMFamily planning prevents unwanted or unexpected children which is a big problem today. Some people want kids and others don’t and family planning can help both of them.