Shelly Pankey
4/30/2021 8:42 PM
Silvopasture is a wonderful idea to return to..as back in the day.. but not sure how it would accommodate what our world currently eats.. I’ll read more up on it..
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REFLECTION QUESTIONAction Track: Climate Resilience 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?
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Shelly Pankey 4/30/2021 8:30 PMThis was fun and exciting to learn and teach others. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFood, Agriculture, and Land Use Reduce Animal ProductsWhy do people in richer countries eat more meat than people in other places? How does eating more meat affect our bodies, our planet, and other people?
Shelly Pankey 4/26/2021 6:04 PMEating more meat increases more risk of certain cancers and cardiovascular illness.
The climate impact is roughly equivalent to all the driving and flying of EVERY car, truck and plane in the world. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFood, Agriculture, and Land Use Smaller PortionsWhile dishing food out, we tend to load our plates with more than we need. Using smaller plates helps to mitigate this. Aside from the environmental benefits, what other benefits might come from eating/serving smaller portions?
Shelly Pankey 4/25/2021 7:35 PMSmaller portions have been much easier to do this past week since our refrigerator stopped working..😥only make what you are going to eat!! -
Shelly Pankey 4/25/2021 7:32 PM5 days left.. then new habits to continue!! -
REFLECTION QUESTIONElectricity Learn More about BiomassHad 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!
Alesia Bailey 4/25/2021 4:28 PMI have heard of biomass technology; it is a renewable, natural source of energy. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONElectricity Learn More About Geothermal EnergyGeothermal 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?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONCoastal, Ocean, and Engineered Sinks Building With Carbon Storing Waste ProductsHow feasible do you think it is for society to build with agricultural waste products?
Alesia Bailey 4/25/2021 4:25 PMI believe it is totally feasible; just need the knowledge and resources. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONBuildings Research Retrofitting IncentivesHow can you share what you have learned in your research with others?
Alesia Bailey 4/25/2021 4:25 PMThe easy ways one can reduce waste, save energy and reduce the amount of fossil fuels. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONBuildings Online Energy AuditWhat are your next steps for saving energy?
Alesia Bailey 4/25/2021 4:24 PMTrade in my truck for an electric vehicle, look into solar panels from Tesla.