Melissa Kenney PhD

Register for UMN IonE Second Mondays Event on April 13! The topic will be "Clearing the Air: What the media gets right - and wrong - when covering environmental issues.

There are many ways we can help our community during this tough time. Just choose one! Create homemade masks to donate to healthcare or other essential workers. Donate to local food shelves. Donate to local foundations providing aid in your community.

I will learn 1 new recipe using only local food.

I will pick up 5 piece(s) of litter each day while following the CDC’s current guidelines for prevention of disease transfer.

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

I will reduce food waste and save money by prepping for 3 meal(s) each day, only buying the ingredients I need.

I will connect with at least 5 person/people a day through phone call or video chat to support mine and other’s mental and emotional health during this challenging time.

I will collect all of my unrecyclable, non-compostable trash to raise my awareness of how much I send to the landfill.

I will sign up for my utility company's clean/renewable energy option. If my utility does not offer one, I will purchase Renewable Energy Credits to match my usage.

I will replace 3 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.

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

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

I will replace or remove the palm oil, coffee, and cocoa products in my current diet that are known to contribute to deforestation.

I will replace 30 minute(s) each day typically spent inside (computer time, watching television, etc.) with quality time outside that follows CDC guidelines for preventing disease spread.