In One Year

I’m going to leave the 2020 and 2050 energy planning to the experts. For myself, I’m just going to focus on the next year.

In one year, what changes can I make in my life that will bring me to a ZERO carbon emissions lifestyle quicker than 2050 or even 2020.

I’m not suggesting that I can get there in one year, but if I had 365 days to make a few important changes in my lifestyle, what would they be. And, I’m not suggesting that it will simply be a “carbon weight loss diet.”

I intend to see the changes ripple into all aspects of my life. This includes my family, friends and community. When people see me on the street, I want them to see the changes I am making, not just me. I want them to look at the “me-I’m-becoming” not just at me.

Does that make sense? It’s as if I don’t have to say a word. My life and style will say it all.

As a first step, I think I’m going to take a look at other cities around the world, where people live the livestyle I’m headed toward. I live in Boulder, and although we get 340 days of sunshine a year, we also get 4-5 months of cool, winter weather. Cooler perhaps, because of climate change?

And like it or not, I’m dragging my two dogs, Rory and Paris along on this journey with me.