Anne Erling

I will watch 2 documentary(ies) about food sovereignty: the right of local peoples to control their own food systems including markets, ecological resources, food cultures and production methods.

I will contact 2 congress people or representatives to advocate for public policy that protects forests and improves their ability to sequester carbon and nourish biodiversity.

I will explore at least one new hiking trail or nature walk in my area while following CDC guidelines for social distancing.

I will enjoy 2 meatless meal(s) and/or 1 vegan meal(s) each day of the challenge.

I will make 1 phone call(s) per day to a public official or company to advocate for planet-friendly and/or environmentally just policies.

I will replace 20 minute(s) each day typically spent inside (computer time, watching television, etc.) with quality time outside that follows CDC guidelines for preventing disease spread.

I will spend at least 15 minutes learning how to differentiate between sell by, use by, and best by dates.

Plastic packaging can clog our water ways and the stomachs of sea creatures. I will advocate for alternatives to single-use packaging at local grocery stores, markets, at work, or on campus.

I will spend at least 20 minutes learning about how our oceans support life on Earth by producing oxygen, regulating climate, and providing habitat, food, and jobs.

I will visit seafoodwatch.org or download the app and commit to making better seafood choices for a healthier ocean.

I will cut my car trip mileage by only taking necessary trips, and I will only use muscle-powered transportation for all other trips.

I will spend at least 15 minute(s) a day researching climate issues or climate solutions in my local area and share with others through my team feed, social media, or conversations with my peers.

I will spend at least (___) minute(s) exploring the Yale Program on Climate Change Communication website, filled with interesting articles, research on the "Six Americas" and access to the SASSY! survey, and will share with others through my team feed, social media, or conversations with my peers.

I will spend at least (___) minute(s) exploring Yale's Climate Connections Website, filled with articles and radio segments on a range of issues related to the climate crisis, and with share with others through my team feed, social media, or conversations with my peers.

I will spend at least (___) minute(s) learning about Yale Blue Green (https://yalebluegreen.org/?s=blue+green), the Yale shared interest group for alumni interested in the environment, and will spread the word about this group with other Yalies.