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Jim McFarlane

The Climate Reality Project Gainesville Chapter

"To Get North Florida on board with talking every possible action, to reduce our carbon impact. "

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Jim's actions

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Choose Recycled Paper

#70 Recycled Paper

If I have to buy paper products, I will only purchase products made from post-consumer recycled paper for my home or office.

COMPLETED 2
DAILY ACTIONS

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Fix Leaky Faucets

#46 Water Saving - Home

I will fix faucets or report leaky faucets to facilities that have been wasting up to 9 gallons (34 L) of water per faucet every day.

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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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Become A Master Recyler/Composter

#55 Household Recycling

I will sign up for a Master Recycler/Composter program in my area.

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Install a Toilet Bank

#46 Water Saving - Home

I will reduce the amount of water flushed and save up to 11 gallons (41 L) of water per day by installing a toilet tank bank.

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Eliminate Toxic Plastics

#47 Bioplastic

I will avoid buying toxic plastics, including polycarbonate, polystyrene and polyvinyl and instead replace them with bioplastic or durable options.

COMPLETED 1
DAILY ACTION

Food

Learn the Truth About Expiration Dates

#3 Reduced Food Waste

I will spend at least 10 minutes learning how to differentiate between sell by, use by, and best by dates.

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Electricity Generation

Support Companies Leading in Green Energy

#8 Solar Farms

I will use my spending power to reward companies leading in purchasing green energy and incentivize others to invest more in green energy.

COMPLETED 1
DAILY ACTION

Electricity Generation

Advocate for Solar Installation

#10 Rooftop Solar

I will create a plan to and advocate for solar installation at my business, apartment building, or campus.

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Electricity Generation

Learn More about Biomass

#34 Biomass

I will spend at least 30 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of biomass.

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Electricity Generation

Communicate With My Elected Officials

#2 Wind Turbines (Onshore)

I will write or call 03 elected official(s) telling them not to support fossil fuel subsidies and instead support wind energy generation.

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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.

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Electricity Generation

Learn More About Geothermal Energy

#18 Geothermal

I will spend at least 30 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of geothermal energy and consider investing in this technology.

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Electricity Generation

Learn More about Wave and Tidal Energy

#29 Wave and Tidal

I will spend at least 30 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of wave and tidal energy.

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Electricity Generation

Explore Other Electricity Generation Solutions

All Electricity Generation Solutions

I will spend at least 30 minutes researching other Drawdown Electricity Generation Solutions.

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  • Jim McFarlane's avatar
    Jim McFarlane 4/06/2018 2:32 PM
    I have not been able to chase after everyone, this week was 7 hour in surgery,  This challenge should be a fun and exciting way to make progress.  If North Florida only has 5 interested we are missing the boat.  Two are already trained Climate Reality Leaders.  That leaves 25 trained Climate Reality Leaders in north Florida that are no on our team.  Don't blame Trump when your not taking a moment out for this challenge and a look into solutions.   It is a time for action, here is your chance.  Sign on with our team today.

  • Jim McFarlane's avatar
    Jim McFarlane 4/06/2018 2:32 PM
    I have not been able to chase after everyone, this week was 7 hour in surgery,  This challenge should be a fun and exciting way to make progress.  If North Florida only has 5 interested we are missing the boat.  Two are already trained Climate Reality Leaders.  That leaves 25 trained Climate Reality Leaders in north Florida that are no on our team.  Don't blame Trump when your not taking a moment out for this challenge and a look into solutions.   It is a time for action, here is your chance.  Sign on with our team today.

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    Jim McFarlane 3/26/2018 9:52 AM
    Please invite everyone possible that you know to be a part of our team.   I hope they stay with us however the decision may be made to make a UF and Santa Fe Team, as well as the other cities in North Florida. 

    • Beth Beek Blackford's avatar
      Beth Beek Blackford 4/02/2018 8:07 PM
      Greetings Jim,
      I'm an Easter Fool and accepted your team challenge last night!  Please keep me posted should your team subdivide - I was looking forward to some friendly rivalry!  On, ON!