Anna-Marie Guenther
4/15/2020 5:48 PM
It gives the power to small farmers to localize the agro-economy to their region as opposed to multi-billion dollar agribusinesses depriving them of their livelihoods.
Anna-Marie Guenther
"Every aspect of our lives is, in a sense, a vote for the kind of world we want to live in."
POINTS TOTAL
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participant impact
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UP TO17conversationswith people
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UP TO1.0documentarywatched
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UP TO21meatless or vegan mealsconsumed
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UP TO490minutesspent learning
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UP TO695minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO665minutesnot spent in front of a screen
Anna-Marie's actions
Action Track: Earth Day Together!
Earth Day Action: Research and Support Local Organizations
I will spend 30 minutes researching local organizations and businesses in my community, then support one of them by writing a testimonial or positive review, ordering curbside, making a donation to my favorite nonprofit, or supporting them in another way.
Fresh Water
Get Involved in the Water Justice Movement
I will spend at least 5 minutes a day using the resources provided to learn about water justice and find out how I can get involved in local initiatives.
People
Connect While Social Distancing
I will connect with at least 1 person/people a day through phone call or video chat to support mine and other’s mental and emotional health during this challenging time.
Food
Watch a Documentary about Food Sovereignty
I will watch 1 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.
Food
Learn the Truth About Expiration Dates
I will spend at least 5 minutes learning how to differentiate between sell by, use by, and best by dates.
Forests
Explore My Area
I will explore at least one new hiking trail or nature walk in my area while following CDC guidelines for social distancing.
Action Track: Building Resilience
Research Benefits of Biodiversity
I will spend at least 10 minutes researching how biodiversity positively impacts our world and how the loss of biodiversity harms it.
Action Track: Building Resilience
Research Local Climate Issues
I will spend at least 10 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.
People
Spend Time Outside
I will replace 10 minute(s) each day typically spent inside (computer time, watching television, etc.) with quality time outside that follows CDC guidelines for preventing disease spread.
Food
Reduce Animal Products
I will enjoy 1 meatless meal(s) and/or 0 vegan meal(s) each day of the challenge.
Participant Feed
Reflection, encouragement, and relationship building are all important aspects of getting a new habit to stick.
Share thoughts, encourage others, and reinforce positive new habits on the Feed.
To get started, share “your why.” Why did you join the challenge and choose the actions you did?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONFood Watch a Documentary about Food SovereigntyHow does food sovereignty address the complex agrarian transition to modern food systems?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONForests Explore My AreaHow can spending more time outdoors enhance your sense of place?
Anna-Marie Guenther 4/13/2020 6:39 PMBeing outside in this beautiful weather has helped me maintain a positive outlook on everything!
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REFLECTION QUESTIONFood Reduce Animal ProductsWhy do people in richer countries eat more meat than people in other places? How does eating more meat affect our planet and other people?
Anna-Marie Guenther 4/09/2020 4:48 PMThe cost of producing meat is high, limiting access to only those who can afford it. I read this in an article recently:
According to the World Resources Institute, national and global diets will have to shift to a more plant-based one come the year 2050 in order to stay within sustainable environmental limits without compromising the billions of people that need to eat.
Without a significant reduction in animal agriculture, it will be extremely difficult to prevent a 1.5 to 2 degrees Celsius increase in global temperature, which is necessary to avoid the catastrophic consequences of the climate crisis by 2030. -
Anna-Marie Guenther 4/09/2020 3:42 PMI had Next Level Burger (100% vegan burger joint) today for the first time. It was pretty incredible, would highly recommend!-
Mya Gordon 4/09/2020 6:04 PMLove that place!
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REFLECTION QUESTIONAction Track: Building Resilience Research Benefits of BiodiversityHow can you encourage biodiversity by your own actions?
Anna-Marie Guenther 4/07/2020 9:24 PMI've always wanted to plant bee-friendly native plants/flowers in my backyard and around school! -
REFLECTION QUESTIONPeople Spend Time OutsideRachel Carson said that we need the beauty and mysteries of the natural world for our spiritual and emotional development. Does that ring true for you? What are the implications for a culture that spends most of its time indoors?
Anna-Marie Guenther 4/06/2020 6:24 PMDefinitely! It's really easy to stay at home all day, and it's been an effort to designate time solely for being outdoors. Whether we realize it or not, being outside, especially in such a beautiful state, can do wonders. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONPeople Connect While Social DistancingHow does connecting with others help your own mental and emotional health? How can it help support others?
Anna-Marie Guenther 4/06/2020 6:19 PMOne of the hardest parts of self-isolating is being away from my friends! Connecting with them virtually has helped validate all the confusion, frustration, and stress I've experienced during these strange times. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFood Learn the Truth About Expiration DatesHow does knowing the difference between use by, sell by, and best by dates empower you to make better decisions?
Anna-Marie Guenther 4/06/2020 6:15 PMIt can be confusing to differentiate between these labels! Now that I've learned a little bit about how to distinguish between them, I feel like I can take the necessary steps/precautions to avoid wasting perfectly good food. -
Anna-Marie Guenther 4/06/2020 5:52 PMI watched a documentary about the Nashville sit-ins as a part of the "homework" assigned for Sunrise School. I would highly suggest everyone sign-up for Sunrise School for a very interactive introduction to the Sunrise Movement/The Green New Deal!
https://www.sunrisemovement.org/sunrise-school
