Thomas Secretarski

Asheville High School Spring 2024!

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participant impact

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399

minutes

being mindful
UP TO

445

minutes

spent exercising
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129

minutes

spent learning

Thomas's actions

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Share Your Aha Moment

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Food, Agriculture, and Land Use

Eat Mindfully

Reduced Food Waste

I will eat all of my meals without distractions, e.g., phone, computer, TV, or newspaper.

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DAILY ACTIONS

Electricity

Learn More about Micro Wind

Micro Wind Turbines

I will spend at least 20 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of micro wind.

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Land Sinks

Research Peatlands

Peatland Protection and Rewetting

I will spend 69 minutes researching the environmental benefits of peatlands and what is being done around the world to conserve and restore them.

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Electricity

Learn More about Biomass

Biomass Power

I will spend at least 20 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of biomass.

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Transportation

Go for a Daily Walk

Walkable Cities

I will take a walk for 15 minutes each day and take note of the infrastructure that makes walking more or less enjoyable, accessible, and possible.

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DAILY ACTIONS

Electricity

Learn More About Geothermal Energy

Geothermal Power

I will spend at least 20 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of geothermal energy and consider investing in this technology.

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Participant Feed

REFLECTION QUESTION
Electricity

Geothermal energy is reliable, abundant, and efficient. Project Drawdown states that public investment will play a crucial role in its expansion. In what ways (i.e. with money, time, advocacy) can you invest in geothermal energy?
Thomas Secretarski 5/22/2024 6:35 AM
A certain amount of the investment should be funded by tax money, but some should be fundraised for and petitioned for. I think that we should convince people to want this change, rather than forcing it upon them.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Electricity

Had you ever heard of biomass technology before you took this challenge? What did you learn that surprised you? Share your new knowledge with your friends!
Thomas Secretarski 5/16/2024 6:33 AM
I have seen biomass options at gas stations, such as ethanol gas, but I had never known that it was really made directly from renewable, agricultural sources. I am surprised to learn that we have a cheap and better way to produce energy for our cars.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Electricity

Micro turbines can be placed on large structures to take advantage of stronger, steadier breezes. The Eiffel Tower now sports vertical axis turbines that produce electricity for use on site. Where could micro turbines potentially be installed in your city?
Thomas Secretarski 5/15/2024 6:36 AM
We could use microturbines at schools, installing them on rooftops of main buildings.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Land Sinks

Much of Indonesia's peatlands have been drained so they could be replaced with palm oil or pulp and paper plantations. How can you make choices that help to protect peatlands, even if you live far away from one?
Thomas Secretarski 4/30/2024 6:14 AM
You can boycott purchase from the plantations that replaced the peatlands, using your money as a protest to protect the peatlands.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Transportation

What have you noticed on your daily walks? What have you enjoyed? What infrastructure changes could make your walks more enjoyable or possible?
Thomas Secretarski 4/26/2024 5:36 AM
I enjoy walking but I like to have music in my ear while I walk, I feel like that helps me enjoy the surroundings even more.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Food, Agriculture, and Land Use

Mindful eating is healthier for us than eating with distractions. How does your eating experience differ when practicing mindfulness?
Thomas Secretarski 4/24/2024 5:44 AM
I recognized how my experience while eating increased, I talked to my mom while eating, and I realized that I was able to really enjoy my food.

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