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I will visit the Eco-Corridor for a self-guided tour between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. to slow down, destress, and engage in mindfulness stations.
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ONE-TIME ACTION
I will attend the screening of Headwaters Down from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. to learn more about the James River from local filmmakers.
I will attend the Virtual Gallery Talk and Breakfast on "Fragile Interconnectedness: Greenland & the Amazon" and listen to photographers give insights into their work.
I will attend the keynote address from Francisco Piyãko and Chief Walt "Red Hawk" Brown.
I will attend a roundtable hosted by global experts and UR community members.
I will adjust my thermostat down 2 degrees from usual when I use the heat and up 2 degrees when I use air conditioning.
DAILY ACTION
I will conserve water and energy by only doing full loads of laundry in cold water.
I will commute by bike or public transit (___) miles each day.
I will keep lights, electronics and appliances turned off when not using them.
A community can be brought to its knees without dependable power, often affecting the most vulnerable. I will write (___) letter(s) or email(s) to a public official or company to advocate for a more resilient power grid (e.g. microgrids, solar+storage).
I will disconnect from my email when not at school or work.
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