Emma Stewart
4/22/2021 8:48 AM
You can always donate money to Project Drawdown, email congress members about utilizing more geothermal sources, and spread awareness about geothermal energy.
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Patty Iverson 4/30/2021 7:43 AMThank you to York Girls Volleyball for undertaking this Green journey together and learning more ways in which to create a sustainable future! -
Patty Iverson 4/30/2021 7:22 AMMy expanded vegetable garden and new native garden is just about completed! Seedlings will soon be ready for planting. I have been so inspired by the efforts of York Girls Volleyball Coaches and Players during this Ecochallenge.
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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 QUESTIONFood, Agriculture, and Land Use Learn the Truth About Expiration DatesHow does knowing the difference between use by, sell by, and best by dates empower you to make better decisions?
Delaney Sullivan 4/22/2021 6:39 AMSell by dates tell the store when they should cleared out by. Best by dates are when the food is must ideal to eat. If they are Dairy the date is when you should use it by, if they are non-dairy they can usually last a bit longer but ideally eat them within the given time frame. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFood, Agriculture, and Land Use Keep Track of Wasted FoodAn average American throws out about 240 lbs of food per year. The average family of four spends $1,500 a year on food that they throw out. How would you rather use this money?
Delaney Sullivan 4/22/2021 6:36 AMI would rather use that money towards making the world a cleaner place. -
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?
Delaney Sullivan 4/22/2021 5:43 AMI have been eating vegetarian as much as possible (I’m not able to do it 100% of the time because my family does not eat vegetarian) I have been using almond milk and I have been avoiding animal products. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONElectricity Support Companies Leading in Green EnergyEvery dollar you put into solar or wind is a dollar not put into traditional financial institutions. You'll also be bolstering the fossil fuel divestment movement, too. Name some companies you know that invest in green energy. How can you support them?
Delaney Sullivan 4/22/2021 5:40 AMI talked to my parents about getting solar panes but it’s does not work with the trees around my house. However, we have bought some solar lights that we use in our backyard. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONAction Track: Accelerating Solutions Support Businesses Owned by Women, BIPOC, or ImmigrantsGlobally, women typically invest a higher proportion of their earnings in their families and communities than men. What have you done in the past to support women-owned businesses? How can you better support communities by supporting women?
Delaney Sullivan 4/22/2021 5:38 AMSupported a couple of businesses owned by women. She seemed really nice and I did not see many plastic items in her store. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONIndustry Reduce Single-Use DisposablesWhat single-use items (e.g. straws, coffee cups, vegetable bags, plastic bags) do you regularly use? What could be substituted instead?
Emma Stewart 4/21/2021 9:26 PMI usually use plastic bags the most, but my family has a bought more reusable containers which I have been using a lot more. I could also use wax paper as a substitute. -
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?
Emma Stewart 4/21/2021 9:23 PMMeat tends to be more expensive, especially high-quality meat, so it is easier for higher class people to have access to it, compared to the lower and working class. Eating more meat can be beneficial, but eating too much meat can lead to issues. Globally, the meat and dairy industry contributes around 14% of greenhouse gas emissions which definitely can harm the environment.