Mari Bishop
4/18/2018 9:52 AM
Cool true story book recommendation attached to wind energy (and micro-turbines): The boy who harvested the wind!
Mari Bishop
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Mari's actions
Women and Girls
Support Women-Owned Businesses
#62 Women Smallholders
I will support women-owned businesses when I shop this month.
Buildings and Cities
Tour a Green Roof
#73 Green Roofs
I will set up a visit to tour a green roof in my city, and ask about the codes and process for installing a green roof.
Food
Learn the Truth About Expiration Dates
#3 Reduced Food Waste
I will spend at least 15 minutes learning how to differentiate between sell by, use by, and best by dates.
Electricity Generation
Learn More About Geothermal Energy
#18 Geothermal
I will spend at least 45 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of geothermal energy and consider investing in this technology.
Food
Learn More about Silvopasture
#9 Silvopasture
I will spend at least 15 minutes watching videos and/or reading about the environmental benefits of silvopasture.
Women and Girls
Help Girls Overcome Health Barriers
#6 Educating Girls
I will donate one or more Femme Kits to help girls overcome health and sanitation barriers to being able to attend school.
Electricity Generation
Support Microgeneration in Low Income Countries
#48 In-Stream Hydro, #76 Micro Wind, #78 Microgrids
I will make a donation to a nonprofit that installs microgeneration in low income countries.
Electricity Generation
Learn More about Wave and Tidal Energy
#29 Wave and Tidal
I will spend at least 45 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of wave and tidal energy.
Electricity Generation
Learn More about Micro Wind
#76 Micro Wind
I will spend at least 30 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of Micro Wind.
Electricity Generation
Learn More about Biomass
#34 Biomass
I will spend at least 30 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of biomass.
Buildings and Cities
Online Energy Audit
Multiple Solutions
I will complete an online energy audit of my home, office, or dorm room and identify my next steps for saving energy.
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REFLECTION QUESTIONElectricity Generation Learn More about Micro WindMicro turbines can be placed on large structures to take advantage of stronger, steadier breezes. The Eiffel Tower now sports vertical axis turbines that produce electricity for use on site. Where could micro turbines potentially be installed in your city?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONFood 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?
Mari Bishop 4/13/2018 7:13 AMSilvopasture makes sense, seems like a slam-dunk for almost all kinds of farming and the environment! -
REFLECTION QUESTIONBuildings and Cities Tour a Green RoofWhat did you learn on your green roof tour?
Mari Bishop 4/11/2018 6:59 AMIsn't it great when something beautiful can also be so very useful and displays its importance in so many different ways? -
REFLECTION QUESTIONElectricity Generation Support Microgeneration in Low Income CountriesWhat are other ways in which developing countries without the same infrastructure as developed nations can bypass old ways of doing things for cleaner and more environmentally friendly technologies?
Mari Bishop 4/09/2018 6:52 AMA friend in Germany works with the startup I donated to. They get solar technology for everyday, basic necessities to needing communities in developing countries -
REFLECTION QUESTIONWomen and Girls Help Girls Overcome Health BarriersIn what other ways could you help girls overcome health barriers to being able to attend school?
Mari Bishop 4/06/2018 7:31 AMAll the little things we take for granted. It feels great to help those who struggle with basic needs. -
Mari Bishop 4/05/2018 1:02 PMChugging along and checking off boxes!-
Liz Wimmer 4/11/2018 9:17 AMKeep up the great work, Mari! You're #2 for points on team Illinois Green Alliance :)
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REFLECTION QUESTIONFood Learn the Truth About Expiration DatesNow that you know the difference between use by, sell by, and best by dates, how will you view expiration dates differently?
Mari Bishop 4/05/2018 1:01 PMI brushed up reading on this but it is something I knew before, and have tried to preach to all my close relationships! -
REFLECTION QUESTIONElectricity Generation 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. What kind of investment seems most feasible for you?
Mari Bishop 4/05/2018 1:00 PMIncredibly interesting and helped me better understand the more applicable aspects of projects involving this energy source - which I am involved with through work -
REFLECTION QUESTIONElectricity Generation Learn More about BiomassHad you ever heard of biomass techonology before this? What did you learn that surprised you? Share this with your friends!
Mari Bishop 4/05/2018 12:59 PMDefinitely a great resource, and a brilliant way of merging nature with human development! -
REFLECTION QUESTIONBuildings and Cities Online Energy AuditWhat are your next steps for saving energy?
Mari Bishop 4/05/2018 12:58 PMContinue getting involved in helping others in our communities to become more energy efficient!