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April 1 - April 30, 2021

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Reflection, encouragement, and relationship building are all important aspects of getting a new habit to stick.
Share thoughts, encourage others, and reinforce positive new habits on the Feed.

To get started, share “your why.” Why did you join the challenge and choose the actions you did?

  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Action Track: Accelerating Solutions Research and Advocate for High-Speed Rail
    What are the factors that influence your choice of transportation? These can include things like money, time, and convenience, as well as perceptions of danger or safety. What would need to change for you to regularly choose more climate-friendly options?

    Dominike Tambazidis's avatar
    Dominike Tambazidis 4/09/2021 11:40 AM
    Luckily I am in the San Francisco Bay Area so we have an abundance of different means of transportation - one I highly value is Bay Area rapid Transit, or BART, because it reduces the amount of cars on the road. Unfortunately, there is constant battles between wage increases and ride far increases to compensate for the wage increases. On top of that, the maintenance is not so nice because the security entrance system is old and constantly being taken advantage of. If we implemented better means of security and cleanliness, I feel as if more people would be inclined to use this means of transportation. 
    Another few transportation factors that were influential in my life was carpooling - to school, to sports tournaments, even to friendly outings and dinners. Also, my mother is a big fan of the hybrid car - one time drove from SF to San Diego on one tank of gas (she drove very slowly, but it was fuel-efficient). Unfortunately, lithium batteries do have a certain cost towards our environment, but more implementation of electric public transportation and solar rechargeable batteries could change the way we transport.

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    Dominike Tambazidis 4/08/2021 1:42 PM
    I chose to join eco-challenge because I know I can be doing more but I didn’t know what - seeing all the small things I can do now, and later when I’m financially stable -implement bigger eco-friendly projects! I want to inspire people to continue these newly learned activities and actions outside of Earth Month!
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Food, Agriculture, and Land Use Tend A Garden
    Have you ever had a significant experience in nature that altered your perspective or focus? If so, please describe it.

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    Nicholas Kordesch 4/07/2021 1:43 PM
    We recently planted our small garden at home with almost all native plants. It has been really fun to learn all the local plants and animals that depend on them. It makes me appreciate our local ecosystems when I'm out hiking. 
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Food, Agriculture, and Land Use Tend A Garden
    Have you ever had a significant experience in nature that altered your perspective or focus? If so, please describe it.

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    Dominike Tambazidis 4/07/2021 10:10 AM
    Ever since I was little I have always been fascinated by nature - inspired by my parents who loved going outdoors and always telling us to look up at the trees and look out the window rather than our Nintendo DS'. My appreciation for the different colors of green, style of leaves, patterns of flowers and sizes of trees is something I take appreciation in. I love hugging trees - thinking of the many suns and moons they see, the hot days they endure and rainy days they soak in. I love nature deeply and that is why I would do the most I can to fight for its salvation.

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    Dominike Tambazidis 4/07/2021 9:46 AM
    Hello! I am a Communications major, journalism minor at San Francisco State University, set out to utilize my skills to help inspire eco-action and environmental reform! I have my own page @envirochronicle and intern for the Environmental Resource Center for SF State, as well as work for Sustainable SF State. I love being green and I hope you do too! :)
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Buildings Research Heat Pumps
    Why is taking action on climate change important to you? Why do you care?

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    Nicholas Kordesch 4/05/2021 11:10 AM
    This is a great video that explains how heat pumps work. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-vU9x3dFMrU
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Transportation Go by Bike
    How does using human-powered transportation make you feel compared to using other methods of transportation?

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    Nicholas Kordesch 3/29/2021 10:21 AM
    I notice more things about a city while on a bike and the exercise puts me in a better mood.