Paul Coverdale

And the Future?

"To inspire others by doing. Satisfying a curiosity to be more sustainable and learn at the same time!"

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Paul's actions

Electricity Generation

Communicate With My Elected Officials

#2 Wind Turbines (Onshore)

I will write or call 1 elected official(s) telling them not to support fossil fuel subsidies and instead support wind energy generation.

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Materials

Mulch the Base of Trees and Plants

#46 Water Saving - Home

I will prevent water runoff and increase absorbency by mulching the base of trees and plants in my yard.

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Transport

Research and Consider Switching to a Hybrid or Electric Vehicle

#26 Electric Vehicles

I will spend at least 15 minutes researching and weighing my options to see if a hybrid or electric vehicle makes sense for my lifestyle.

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Food

Zero-waste Cooking

#3 Reduced Food Waste

I will cook 1 meal(s) with zero-waste each day.

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DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Donate

#21 Clean Cookstoves

I will donate to Cool Effect's cookstove projects or another nonprofit that installs clean cookstoves in low-income countries.

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Transport

Purchase a Carbon Offset

#43 Airplanes

If I buy a plane ticket, I will purchase a carbon offset.

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Electricity Generation

Learn More about Biomass

#34 Biomass

I will spend at least 15 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of biomass.

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Electricity Generation

Rooftop Solar Consultation

#10 Rooftop Solar

After researching the incentives at the federal, state, utility, and local levels, I will contact a local installer/distributor for a solar panel installation consultation on my house.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Food Donate

How are environmental issues like black carbon and other emissions from cooking fires or rudimentary cookstoves also human health and social justice issues?

Paul Coverdale 4/11/2018 6:02 AM

It is well known that emissions from cookstoves are detrimental to human health through air pollution, but with limited access to alternatives it is the reality for many. The problem is compounded through the demand for wood, which contributes to deforestation. Reducing cookstove use is a win-win solution for both communities and their environment.

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Paul Coverdale 4/09/2018 8:54 AM

It takes a bit of planning (you have to collect your leaves for mulching last autumn) but it is worth it. Suppresses weeds and helps the flowers grow!

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Paul Coverdale 4/09/2018 8:51 AM

I'll be taking my first flight for over two years next month, so I thought I should offset it. I used www.climatecare.org (a B Corp) to do it.

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Paul Coverdale 4/06/2018 3:15 AM

Hi All, My "why" is simple. As well as supporting Project Drawdown - a tremendously important and ambitious initiative - I wanted something that would help me learn as well as kicking me into some action (and holding me accountable)!

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Electricity Generation Learn More about Biomass

Had you ever heard of biomass techonology before this? What did you learn that surprised you? Share this with your friends!

Paul Coverdale 4/06/2018 3:04 AM

I was reminded how much of a complex and controversial issue biomass is. On the surface a natural, renewable alternative to fossil fuels is welcome but if the net emissions from the life cycle of making and burning pellets is greater than the overall CO2 saving, or if the rate of use of resources is greater than they can be replaced, then the serious question of whether it is worth it in the long term is a sensible on to ask.

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