Kate Green
4/30/2021 7:32 PM
A climate plan that factors in the long term safety for those in vulnerable locations/situations would be one way to add some equity and social justice to the equation.
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REFLECTION QUESTIONAction Track: Climate Resilience Learn about 'Green Gentrification'Cities 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 QUESTIONAction Track: Accelerating Solutions Advocate For More Packaging OptionsWhat concerns you the most about how we are affecting the planet? Consider both local and global actions.
Kate Green 4/28/2021 7:38 AMThe earth is our only home, so we must consider how our every action and choice helps or harms it. We must take care to leave a healthy planet for our unknown descendants and those of the elephants, redwoods, and hummingbirds and... -
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Henry Qua 4/27/2021 6:11 PMOn April 22nd, I was successfully gave a 15 minutes Solar Photovoltaics System presentation of the Solar PV Panels on the roof of my house to the City of Portland Green Team and Employees.-
Kate Green 4/28/2021 7:39 AMIt was wonderful to hear your solar story Henry! -
Kathy Robertson 4/30/2021 1:29 PMThanks Henry, it was a wonderful presentation.
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Virginia Bowers 4/27/2021 11:22 AMHave you all seen Big Little Farm? An amazing documentary about a couple that turn a run down farm into an thriving farm in harmony with nature, using nature as a template-
Kate Green 4/28/2021 7:39 AMYes! Amazing film!
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REFLECTION QUESTIONLand Sinks Learn More about SilvopastureHad you heard of the term "silvopasture" before now? After learning more about it, what do you think is the biggest advantage of silvopasture?
Kathy Robertson 4/27/2021 9:56 AMThis is the first time I heard of silvopasture. After learning about it I wonder why more big farms don't incorporate silvopasture. I think the biggest advantages are two crops and less environmental problems. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFood, Agriculture, and Land Use Support Local Food SystemsDependable fresh food, supporting local farmers and building resilient communities are just a few benefits of local food systems. Which of these (or other) advantages inspire you the most?
Kathy Robertson 4/23/2021 11:54 AMI started eating a plant based diet a few years ago so dependable fresh food is very inspiring. I also like getting to know the local farmers. Tomorrow one of the farmers is bringing me a grape plant and will tell me how to successfully grow it.-
Kate Green 4/28/2021 7:40 AMYes! We are so fortunate to have so many excellent farmer's markets in our region!
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REFLECTION QUESTIONElectricity Watch a Video about Methane DigestersWhat does your vision of a sustainable community look like? What would need to be changed in order for such vision to become reality?
Kate Green 4/23/2021 7:53 AMMy vision for a sustainable community is one that has a circular flow, where materials are reused and repurposed on a continual loop.
One change needed to make this a reality would be to halt all single-use packaging and to develop a robust reusable container approach. -
Kathy Robertson 4/22/2021 8:25 AMLearned about Green Gentrification and the social impacts it can have.-
Kate Green 4/28/2021 7:42 AMWe need to be more mindful and consider the impacts of our actions.
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REFLECTION QUESTIONFood, Agriculture, and Land Use Tend A GardenHave you ever had a significant experience in nature that altered your perspective or focus? If so, please describe it.
Kate Green 4/22/2021 7:20 AMEveryday! The beauty and wonder of the world invigorates and delights me!
