

David Morse
"Help spread the word about Drawdown Solutions far and wide by leadership and massive action."
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David's actions
Electricity Generation
Watch a Video about Methane Digesters
#30 Methane Digesters (large), #64 Methane Digesters (small)
I will watch a video about methane digesters (also commonly known as anaerobic digesters).
Electricity Generation
Communicate With My Elected Officials
#2 Wind Turbines (Onshore)
I will write or call 04 elected official(s) telling them not to support fossil fuel subsidies and instead support wind energy generation.
Electricity Generation
Solar Water Consultation
#41 Solar Water
I will contact a local installer/distributor to see if a solar water heater makes sense for my house.
Buildings and Cities
Replace Manual Thermostats
#57 Smart Thermostats
I will replace manual thermostats with smart ones.
Electricity Generation
Learn More about Biomass
#34 Biomass
I will spend at least 60 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of biomass.
Buildings and Cities
Research Retrofitting Incentives
#80 Retrofitting
I will spend at least 60 minutes finding out if my city, region, or state offers incentives for retrofitting existing buildings.
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.
Women and Girls
Connect With A Nonprofit
#6 Educating Girls, #7 Family Planning, #62 Women Smallholders
I will connect with a local nonprofit working on womens' or girls' issues in my community, and find out how I can get involved or become a member.
Buildings and Cities
Plan to Insulate
#31 Insulation
I will find out how to make my home more energy efficient through better insulation and weatherization.
Land Use
Forest-Friendly Foods 1
#5 Tropical Forests
I will spend at least 60 minutes researching the impact of my diet to see how it contributes to deforestation.
Land Use
Forest-Friendly Foods 2
#5 Tropical Forests
I will replace or remove products in my current diet that are known to contribute to deforestation.
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.
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.
Food
Learn More about Silvopasture
#9 Silvopasture
I will spend at least 60 minutes watching videos and/or reading about the environmental benefits of silvopasture.
Women and Girls
Fund Family Planning
#7 Family Planning
I will donate to supply a community with reproductive health supplies.
Food
Explore Other Food Solutions
All Food Solutions
I will spend at least 60 minutes researching other Drawdown Food Solutions.
Women and Girls
Start a Social Media Campaign
#6 Educating Girls
I will share stats on gender inequity in education with my social media feed to raise awareness.
Women and Girls
Give a Microloan
#62 Women Smallholders
I will give 2 microloan(s) to women who need help starting a business.
Women and Girls
Support Women-Owned Businesses
#62 Women Smallholders
I will support women-owned businesses when I shop this month.
Food
Learn More about Regenerative Agriculture
#11 Regenerative Agriculture
I will spend at least 60 minutes learning about the need for more regenerative agriculture.
Electricity Generation
Learn More about Wave and Tidal Energy
#29 Wave and Tidal
I will spend at least 60 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of wave and tidal energy.
Women and Girls
Research Barriers to Participation and Representation
#6 Educating Girls, #7 Family Planning, #62 Women Smallholders
I will spend at least 120 minutes learning more about the barriers to women's equal participation and representation around the world.
Materials
Recycle Everything I Can
#55 Household Recycling
I will recycle all materials that are accepted by local haulers or drop stations in my community.
Land Use
Learn about Temperate Forests
#12 Temperate Forests
I will spend at least 60 minutes learning more about the environmental services provided by and the environmental issues affecting temperate forests.
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REFLECTION QUESTIONWomen and GirlsWhat are some of the barriers that exist to women's equal participation and/or representation in your community?
David Morse 4/24/2018 3:25 PMAfordable housing, education for better paying jobs such as in construction, web design, tech support. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONWomen and GirlsHow are people responding to the statistics you're sharing on social media?
David Morse 4/13/2018 11:11 AMGood response in numbers. Haven't had time to look in at the detailed responses.
This topic definatly gets a big uptick in overall coments, as most of my reposts, etc are on climate, which is more on my general radar. -
David Morse 4/09/2018 1:29 PMGreat week. Attended the first monthly Satueday Pachamama Drawdown potluck held in Ashland Or.
Three hours of lively particapant engagement, great idea sharing, meeting new people and a lot of fun.
And to top it all off got to meet Pachamama's Jason ................(sorry), , who is on staff out of San Francisco. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONWomen and GirlsWhat are the most pressing womens' and girls' issues in your community?
David Morse 4/09/2018 1:20 PMHousing and transition housing, particularly single mothers. More relevant education, butting up against the still relevant "mens club" in some industries, the drug culture run by men, but ensnaring women in the path toward distruction. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONBuildings and CitiesHow can you make your home more energy efficient?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONBuildings and CitiesHow do you anticipate replacing your thermostats for smart ones will positively impact your life?
David Morse 4/09/2018 1:06 PMBetter control, sets a standard so that all household members are on one page. Those wanting to stay up for a late movie will be advised to put on a sweater, grab a blanket, generally use ones head. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONBuildings and CitiesWhat are your next steps for saving energy?
David Morse 4/09/2018 1:01 PMInsulating the hot water pipes, installing an updated thermostate, add insulating drapes before next winter. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONElectricity GenerationDiversifying our energy supply and improving public health are just two benefits of renewable energy. What other motivators inspire you to consider installing a solar water heater in your home?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONElectricity GenerationWhat inspires you to act on sustainable energy and other energy issues?
David Morse 4/09/2018 12:55 PMThe energy sector is the second largest sector in in potential co2- eq reduction potential, and also the 2nd largest in economic savings potential. And these are BIG numbers. Also this secton is well along on the intagration path, probally because of the big economic potential. Lots of low hanging fruit, as they say.
Also, I have deep knowledge of most renewable energy options. -
David Morse 4/06/2018 2:02 PMI will be glad to present mini presentations introducing Drawdown to yourgroups. From 20 minutes to 2 hours.