Daniel Poynter
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Donations$100.00
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Total Recruits5098 collected! 196.0% of the goal
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Dr. Anne Greist - Co-founder of Hospital
"[On] Earth Day I invested $1,000... Why? Because it's local. I know what the money is used for. And I want to make an impact on climate change."
Dr. Anne Greist, MD, is certified carbon neutral through Carbon Neutral Indiana. Carbon Neutral Ohio is a state chapter in a growing grassroots movement.
She is co-founder and co-medical director of the Indiana Hemophilia & Thrombosis Center, Inc. A board certified hematologist-oncologist, she received her MBBS in 1977 from the University of London and Associate of King’s College and completed her medicine internship at the Kings College Hospital Health District in London in 1977. She was a Family Practice resident at St. Joseph’s Hospital in South Bend, Indiana, and then an Internal Medicine resident at Indiana University Medical Center. She completed her fellowship in medical oncology and hematology at Indiana University, and a fellowship in medical oncology and clinical pharmacology at the Lilly Clinic at Wishard Memorial Hospital, in Indianapolis.
From 1986 to 1993 she was an Assistant Professor for the Department of Medicine, Hematology-Oncology Section, at Indiana University, where from 1993 to 1998 she was Clinical Associate Professor. Dr. Greist continues with Indiana University as an Associate Professor, Part-Time, of Clinical Medicine. In July 1998, she opened the Indiana Hemophilia & Thrombosis Center (IHTC) with Dr. Amy Shapiro.
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Joshua Kruer - Climate Educator
"The peace of mind [from] my subscription to Carbon Neutral Ohio is priceless. [Most valuable is] how we as a collective can leverage our pledge to demand our institutions to implement change."
Joshua Kruer lives in Cincinnati and is one of the first carbon neutral households in Ohio:
Josh is also an educator, artist, and community organizer, and he founded Nature Was Here. It's mission is to "empower people to solve the climate crisis through media, environmental education and social permaculture."
It's core values are:
- Compassion : motivated to act from a place of love and kindness, because we are all connected here on Mother Earth
- Honesty : dedicated to the truth and making the message(s) accessible to all people, regardless of education level
- Sustainability : focusing on stewardship, not ownership, applying permaculture to environmental and social systems
- Reconciliation : advocating to restore natural cycles and landscapes while empowering people most affected by climate change
"Nature Was Here began when I started thinking about my relationship with Mother Nature, no longer in terms of ownership, nature not as something to conquer, but how to be a better steward and, in many ways, a better listener."
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Thank you for considering becoming carbon neutral. Before our meeting, please prepare by doing these two activities:
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2. Collect this information: http://www.bit.ly/2MApMJM
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Joshua Kruer of Cincinnati, Ohio
"The peace of mind afforded by my subscription to Carbon Neutral Ohio is priceless. And, what is most valuable, I think, is not just offsetting one's individual footprint, but how we as a collective can leverage our pledge to demand our institutions to implement change."
-Joshua Kruer of Cincinnati, Ohio
Founder, Nature Was Here
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Eric Ridenour of Cincinnati, Ohio
"I've known the founder of Carbon Neutral Ohio since we were students at Purdue University over a decade ago. I am inspired by his passion to make a difference in climate, and how he combined grassroots organizing, social entrepreneurship, and technology to ignite a positive social movement, and am proud to be one of the first carbon neutral households in Ohio."
-Eric Ridenour of Cincinnati, Ohio
Owner, Flash Cube Photo Booths
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Brian Will of Columbus, Ohio
"I am carbon neutral because I dramatically reduced my household emissions and participate in a carbon offset program through [Carbon Neutral Ohio]. Check out [their] website to see how you can reduce emissions and help the planet."
-Brian Will of Columbus, Ohio
First Impressions Program Coordinator, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center
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What does it cost to be carbon neutral?
AnswerIt costs about the price of Netflix per person. For a household it's usually similar to your water bill.
Once you know your carbon footprint, you can invest in projects that sequester the exact amount of carbon your responsible for emitting. The investment depends on your carbon footprint. You can view our financial records here.
We all know "an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure." Compare this with the social cost of carbon. This describes the economic damages of putting one ton of CO2e into the air. According to researchers at Stanford University, each ton causes about $220 in damages. That means the average family is shifting about $8,000 in damages onto others, usually the most vulnerable.
So by investing a similar amount as your water bill, you can prevent a lot of damages.
And when more and more people become carbon neutral, they prevent millions of dollars in damages.
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Daniel Poynter published How can my household become carbon neutral? in FAQs 2021-05-11 09:35:27 -0400
How can my household become carbon neutral?
AnswerYou become carbon neutral in three steps:
1. Measure your carbon footprint.
2. Set up a monthly subscription to clean up your footprint. It's about the price of Netflix per person.
3. Reduce it as you go. We'll help you reduce your emissions. In six months we check in to see if anything has changed. As you reduce your emissions, you need to offset less to remain carbon neutral.
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Why does carbon neutrality matter?
Answer"If we don't change course, we may be headed for a catastrophic temperature rise of 3 degrees [Celsius] this century. Can anybody still deny that we are facing a dramatic emergency? That is why I call today on all nations worldwide to declare a climate emergency in their countries until carbon neutrality is reached. Thirty-eight countries have already done so, recognizing the urgency and the stakes." —António Guterres, 9th Secretary-General of the United Nations
1. The entire world must achieve it soon.
The largest group of scientists ever assembled in human history is called the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC). Their mandate for the entire world is that we become carbon neutral by 2050. The stakes could not be higher.
A report commissioned by the US Army found that the US military could collapse by 2030 from all of the stresses put on it by climate change. Credible voices from the Pope to the World Bank warn the climate crisis could cause over 100 million climate refugees.
In the Midwest, we’ll experience more tropical diseases like West Nile and Zika. Researchers report we’ll experience higher temperatures, longer heat waves, more heat stroke from extreme heat, and respiratory illnesses from poor air quality.2. It’s just the right thing to do.
Our carbon footprints have a social cost. Researchers at Stanford University found that each ton of CO2e causes $220 in damages. These damages include decreased agricultural yields, harm to human health and lower worker productivity. Low-income and minority populations pay the highest social costs of carbon. For example, according to Jacqueline Patterson, Director of the NAACP Environmental and Climate Justice Program, African American children are 2-3x more likely to die from asthma attacks caused by poor air quality.
And not everyone is equally responsible. 71% of the world’s emissions come from just 100 companies. The world’s richest 10% produce 50% of all global emissions. The environmental justice movement is gaining attention and support and champions these forgotten truths. Carbon Neutral Indiana agrees society needs to hold responsible those who cause the most damage. We also understand the current climate movement lacks ethnic and class diversity.
But many individuals, and organizations of varying sizes, are able and eager to clean up their own “carbon trash.” The average American household’s footprint is 40 metric tons of CO2 equivalences (mtCO2e). That means they are shifting $8,800 in damages onto others (40 tons x $220/ton). Those who become carbon neutral -- taking responsibility and cleaning up their carbon footprints -- honor the universal principle of “do no harm.”3. It provides traction and thus positive momentum.
Research frameworks like Project Drawdown rank climate solutions by efficacy. Climate activism is scattered across these solutions -- from reducing plastic waste to installing solar power, from reducing food waste to installing electric vehicle charging stations. And on and on.
These diverse solutions are a blessing in that individuals can engage where they are most passionate. They can also be a curse, however, in that they scatter our focus and increase communication silos.
According to the IPCC, the mandate is to become carbon neutral. All of these solutions will help us get there, but carbon neutrality is the north star.
Furthermore, carbon neutrality doesn’t need to be a goal we achieve in thirty years. Parts of the world can achieve it today. First small parts like households and businesses. Then larger and larger parts like cities, states, and countries. This is how Carbon Neutral Indiana raises awareness of the global goal, shows it’s achievable, and creates positive momentum. -
FAQs
- What does carbon neutrality mean?
- Why does carbon neutrality matter?
- How can my household become carbon neutral?
- What does it cost to be carbon neutral?
- Where does the money go when I purchase carbon offsets through Carbon Neutral Ohio?
- I live in an apartment. Can I be carbon neutral?
- We have solar panels. Are we carbon neutral?
- Who created Carbon Neutral Ohio and how?
- How does Carbon Neutral Ohio fit into the larger climate movement?
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Measured Impact
Many non-profits are like black boxes. You contribute resources and wonder, "Where did the money go? What did it accomplish?"
We designed Carbon Neutral Ohio from the ground up to provide transparent, measurable impact. The graphs below are updated automatically.
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Stories of Impact
Inspiration
"... It is inspiring to see local startups, such as [Carbon Neutral Ohio], figuring out how to communicate with homeowners and small businesses about their carbon footprint." --Bill McKibben, Climate Author, in The New Yorker [8/5/20]
Agency
"Others should consider becoming carbon neutral because it’s easy and it relieves a lot of anxiety. Many people think they are powerless. But they don’t have to feel that way. It was surprisingly simple to just do it and become carbon neutral myself." --Michael Grady, Earlham College student
Help the Planet
"I am carbon neutral because I dramatically reduced my household emissions and participate in a carbon offset program through [Carbon Neutral Ohio]. Check out [their] website to see how you can reduce emissions and help the planet." --Brian Will, HR professional, serving at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center as the First Impressions Program Coordinator. Brian lives in Columbus, and is the first carbon neutral households in Ohio.
Friendship
"I loved the connectedness of everyone [in the summer internship]... This was more valuable than my average class. [It] was more hands-on and allowed me to grow as a person and in my knowledge." --Beverely Thompson, Indiana University student
"We've built such a close community [with this summer internship]... and it's more the community motivating me than even the climate action we're promoting." --Siddharth Das, Indiana University student
Hope
"Why should others consider becoming carbon neutral? It sounds cliche but -- to save the planet. Before I felt a little helpless, as far as how to actually do something about the climate. Now it feels like I’m taking steps to do something at least. That feels pretty good." --Stephen Seiter, M.D.
Efficacy
"I’ve been thinking about becoming carbon neutral for a long time. Frankly, it seemed complex and overwhelming. I didn’t know where to start. Carbon Neutral Indiana made it easy! It was very affordable and it only took about twenty minutes. This is important because life is complicated enough. Even when people are concerned about the climate -- and want to be good citizens -- it’s hard to know where to start. I’ve read a lot about carbon, even studied it professionally, and taken steps to reduce my carbon footprint. But Carbon Neutral Indiana has enabled me to become carbon neutral right now!" --Rae Schnapp, Ph.D.
"I realized the situation was even far worse than what I had thought. I realized how devastating it was going to be and how difficult it was going to be to get out of it… Others should consider becoming carbon neutral because the planet needs you! Becoming carbon neutral through Carbon Neutral Indiana was easy." --Greg Kempf, retired engineer
Integrity
"It’s smart because it’s putting a price tag on our lifestyles. It’s like putting your money where your mouth is. It’s not a random donation to a charity. It’s a specific investment tied to one’s specific carbon footprint. I know this will push me and encourage me to change my lifestyle and footprint going forward." --Alli Williams
Concrete
"There are a lot of people who want to help but don’t know how. I think becoming carbon neutral is one great way to help. Getting my household’s carbon footprint measured felt good. For me it was very easy. The person I spoke with from Carbon Neutral Indiana was clear at explaining all of the calculations." --Colleen Altschul
"A few days after we last spoke, I bought an electric car! Really excited to see how this changes my footprint. I know I don't drive a lot so I know it won't be monumental, but still!” --Anonymous
Responsibility
“Why are we carbon neutral? My wife, Mary, said it best the other day. She said, 'We're doing this for our grandchildren.' ... Taking responsibility for our carbon footprints, and becoming carbon neutral, is one way to do that.” --Gene Tempel, Ed.D., founder, Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy
Leadership
"The beauty of [this model] is that it provides a powerful framework for citizens to take control of that which they can control, their own impact on the environment... We are grateful to [this organization's] leadership…” --Jeff Marks & Chris Marks, Ph.D.
Political Will
"When you look at trends regarding the climate crisis, we’re driving civilization over a cliff… That’s why programs like [this] are special. They provide a precious opportunity for motivating grass-roots action that makes a difference… Also, as more households and businesses become carbon neutral, [Carbon Neutral Ohio] is providing concrete evidence of citizen concern that politicians will notice.” --Chris Haynes, Ph.D.
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