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  • Vivian Castro's avatar
    Vivian Castro 5/03/2021 1:19 PM
    I wish I had logged in more but what I realized is that there is so much to learn and I will continue my journey to be more sustainable.

  • Andrea Valentino's avatar
    Andrea Valentino 4/30/2021 9:00 PM
    This was an awesome platform and transformative learning experience!!!
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Food, Agriculture, and Land Use
    Clean air, clean water and healthy food are just three reasons to care about regenerative agriculture. What are some other reasons? How could/does regenerative agriculture positively impact you and your community?

    Andrea Valentino's avatar
    Andrea Valentino 4/30/2021 8:56 PM
    Regenerative agriculture restores landscapes, increases biodiversity, decreases need for pesticides, increases human health, and is the most effective way of carbon sequestration. Industrial agriculture dominates/controls/destroys nature as opposed to working with the natural systems - regenerative agriculture is a healing and mutually beneficial practice.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Electricity
    What stood out to you most about your carbon footprint? What surprised you or sparked curiosity? Where can you take most immediate action?

    Andrea Valentino's avatar
    Andrea Valentino 4/30/2021 8:37 PM
    I was surprised by the electricity/gas consumption given our relatively conservative habits; I believe much can be attributed to heating/cooling the house. I will set the temp a few degrees higher in the summer and a few degrees lower in the winter as an immediate action. But this is a tiny step that needs to be amplified globally at the policy level by corporations and law makers if we are to expect any impactful change.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Industry
    What do you want to prioritize over material 'stuff' in your own life?

    Erica Bonanno's avatar
    Erica Bonanno 4/30/2021 6:25 PM
    Decluttering not only your space but your mind and focusing on your wellbeing should be a priority in most people's lives.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Action Track: Climate Resilience
    How could better walking infrastructure make your city both more enjoyable and more equitable?

    Roy Scott's avatar
    Roy Scott 4/30/2021 3:01 PM
    There are many locations that are difficult to get to in cities due to highways and not way to cross them.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Action Track: Accelerating Solutions
    Why is it important to protect wetlands?

    Roy Scott's avatar
    Roy Scott 4/30/2021 2:59 PM
    I attended city council meeting to ask for protection of area that had been designed for new development.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Transportation
    Reducing (or eliminating) exhaust emissions and improving public health are two benefits of green vehicles. What other motivators inspire you to consider switching to a more fuel-efficient vehicle?

    Erica Bonanno's avatar
    Erica Bonanno 4/30/2021 2:02 PM
    The difference between a car that gets 20 MPG and one that gets 30 MPG amounts to $715 per year (assuming 15,000 miles of driving annually and a fuel cost of $2.86).

    That's $3,575 extra in fuel costs over five years!
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Food, Agriculture, and Land Use
    Clean air, clean water and healthy food are just three reasons to care about regenerative agriculture. What are some other reasons? How could/does regenerative agriculture positively impact you and your community?

    Erica Bonanno's avatar
    Erica Bonanno 4/30/2021 1:59 PM
    Studies show that regenerative agriculture, due to the measurable increase in soil quality, can help reduce local nutrient pollution due to a decrease in wind and water erosion. For example, nitrogen and phosphate help promote consistent crop yields and are a critical grower tool in our food supply chain; however, when these nutrients enter local bodies of water, it can lead to widespread fish kills and toxic algae blooms. Promoting soil quality and keeping soil on the farm benefits the grower but also keeps our waterways and air clean.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Coastal, Ocean, and Engineered Sinks
    Can biochar provide additional benefits besides sequestering carbon?

    Elliott  Wallis 's avatar
    Elliott Wallis 4/30/2021 1:34 PM
    Yes substitute for soil with waste products and energy, could be big in future for fueling cars etc