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1. It is important for scientists to effectively communicate with others for many reasons. In order for people to take the correct actions that are backed by science, they need to know all of the facts about the appropriate topic. Science also provides a clear way to categorize information into a pros and cons list which can be helpful in deciding if action and which actions need to take place.
2.  An issue that I am passionate about is climate change. Science can be used to better understand the causes and effects of climate change. Science can also be used to come up with new ways to combat climate change. Scientists have already made many strides in making more sustainable technology. More research and overall work need to be done in order to fix the current state of our environment.
3. I think Dr. Wilson’s approach to the EPA lawsuit was very impactful. I strongly believe that Dr. Wilson staying on the advisory board even when the EPA was pushing people like her to resign was the right thing to do. I also think a lawsuit towards the EPA is a good idea. It not only brings light to the issues but gives scientists like her a platform to speak out against the EPA’s actions. I also believe that Dr. Wilson side is correct, just because a scientist receives funding does not mean they are incapable of fairly serving on a board. Many scientists could not do the work that they do without the funding they receive. There is a risk that Dr. Wilson’s funding could be taken away due to this lawsuit, but I believe that is a risk worth taking. If one sees a problem and has the means to fix it and yet does nothing, then what will the world be?

1. One thing that was common in all of the films was that the focus of the films was on younger people taking action on issues that they saw. Martinez and Dokoupil both focused on environmental issues. Whereas Aunt Flow, Columbus neighborhood, and Boo Radley focused on social issues. Another common thing was that the issues brought up were all ones that the subjects appeared to be passionate about. Another commonality was that they were all working without the help from adults or major institutions.
2. The individuals and groups use many methods to bring forth change. Martinez worked with others to sue the federal government. Whereas Aunt flow used people buying their products to send another one to those in need. Koupil cut back personally on her trash consumption in order to help cut back on overall waste. She also talked to others to encourage them to do the same. The students in Columbus used protesting to combat the social issues on campus and in the United States. Boo Radley used positivity to spread happiness around campus. Each group had their own approach to handling the issues that the believed to be important.
3. I can use some of the methods that they used in order to bring change. I can make changes in my own life to reflect my beliefs such as cut back on my own personal waste. I can also protest issues that I feel passionate about. I could also be more mindful of how my day to day actions affect those who I interact with ranging from family members to complete strangers. The ways shown in the videos are good ways to bring about change in all aspects of my life. However, there are more ways that can also be effective to bring forth change.

 

This year I have tried my best to say yes to more opportunities. This year I worked on overcoming my tendencies that often kept me from trying new things and facing my fears. One fear that I worked on conquering was my fear of heights. I did this through rock wall climbing with my friends and through ENR. I also tried to go more events around campus even if my friends couldn’t go. Even though I am an introvert, I still find myself getting anxious when going to events by myself. This year I worked on becoming more comfortable with doing what I want even if it is by myself.  Next year I want to continue to become more confident and comfortable when I’m going to events where I don’t know anyone there. I also want to explore Columbus more next year. This year I went to some coffee shops, the north market, and a few places on high street. Next year I want to eat at some of the Columbus local spots and visit the parks that Columbus has to offer. I come from a small town that does not offer all of the things that Ohio State has to offer. Ohio State to me is the embodiment of choices and opportunities.

Ohio State and Columbus both offer so much and I’m doing my best to take advantage of the opportunities that both offer. I’m trying to live my life the way that I want to live it. I try to give my time and talents back. I try my best to volunteer a couple times a year in order to help the people in need and the environment around me. I have a ton of privilege and I try my best to use that privilege to help those who have not been blessed with all that I have. The Earth Month Action Plan was just another part of my overall plan to do everything that I am able to do in order to help my fellow human and the environment around me. Decreasing food waste not only saves money but is good for the Earth. I chose actions that focused on helping both people save money but also help to conserve energy and resources and to help reduce the methane emissions. I plan to continue to work towards decreasing my food waste and the food waste of those around me. During April I took a pledge to decrease my food waste and to make sure that I only purchase food items that I will use. I plan to honor this pledge for the rest of my life and to do my best to make others aware of the impact of food waste on not only the planet but on their wallets.

Overall, I had an amazing year that held a lot of change and new opportunities. Without Ohio State and Columbus, I would not have had these opportunities. I will continue to do my best to make positive changes over the next year and for the rest of my life.

 

 

 

 

In the first two weeks, the work that I have done mainly focused on my own food waste. During the first week, I made sure that I was conscious everytime that I got food or went shopping for food. This week I took a pledge to decrease my food waste and to encourage those around me to decrease their food waste too. In the remaining two weeks I need to begin to focus more on the food waste around me than the food waste that I generate. I still want to continue to be conscious of my own personal food habits. Over the last few weeks, I learned that sometimes food waste is unavoidable and that the goal of my plan should be to drastically decrease the amount of food waste. Food waste is only a problem in the United States because of the amount that gets wasted. Also what is done with the food after it is thrown out is a problem on its own.

There are many challenges that will come up in the next two weeks. One challenge that I foresee is the amount of time that will be required in order to complete the rest of my plan. As the semester comes to an end, the amount of work that I have to do will increase as the amount of work I have to do for the plan increases. I will have to find a way to effectively continue with the plan. Another challenge I foresee happening is how to decide which facts to put on the poster that I will eventually hang up. Lastly, another challenge is that even once I hang up the posters it is not guaranteed that people will read the poster let alone listen to or care about what the poster says

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