Emily Schuerman

The ozone layer protects us from harmful UV rays from hitting the Earths surface, which may cause skin cancer. We can prevent skin cancer by wearing sunscreen and not being in the sun for too long. #apesair @franklinlorax

Our electricity is powered by coal. Whenever I am not charging my computers, I make sure to unplug the charger so that I can help save energy and decrease the amount of coal being burned. #apesenergy @franklinlorax

@CL508445apes @franklinlorax good point!!!!

My house is powered by coal which emits CO2 into the atmosphere. Other energy sources like wind and solar energy are cleaner for the environment. However, the problem with these energy sources is that they vary in availability and intensity. @franklinlorax #apesenergy

@JP508771apes @franklinlorax good point!!! we need to make sure we turn off the water when we are not using it.

Turning off the water when your not using it can help to conserve energy and it even helps reduce carbon pollution which is a great way to benefit the environment! #apesenergy @franklinlorax

This is my car that runs only on regular unleaded gasoline (Petrol). There are alternative vehicles that are better for the environment like hybrid cars that use gasoline and the battery, or electric cars, but these can be more inconvenient to fill up. @franklinlorax #apesenergy

These christmas lights consume 14.5 watts of power. So, every night I make sure to unplug them to reduce the amount of coal burned!! #apesenergy @franklinlorax

These two plants use the same soil. It is used with 15-30-15 abs it’s great to see them grow! #apesland @franklinlorax

@AR508514apes @franklinlorax super smart!!!!!

This specific plant thrives with lots of water and natural sunlight, so for best growth we put it near a window and in soil that retains the right amount of water while still being porous enough to let air and water to all of its roots. 🪴 @franklinlorax #apesland

This is where my family grows a vegetable garden in the summer. Just like the radishes we grew in class, the soil here needs to have a specific amount of potassium, phosphates, nitrates as well as a specific pH in order to grow the vegetables we plant. @franklinlorax #apesland

@cateschweitzer @franklinlorax great example!!!!!!

In franklin, we have low-density housing, like single family homes, taking up more land. In city areas, they have high-density housing, like apartments, which take up less land. #apesland @franklinlorax

These rocks in my backyard have high porosity and permeability due to their size. However, the water retention is low allowing water to flow right through. #apesland @franklinlorax

After learning about my ecological footprint I have realized that if I carpool to practice and lessen my car trips I can minimize or reduce my Co2 emissions. @franklinlorax #apespop

This salad is an example of a vegetarian meal. After learning how many resources I use through my ecological footprint, I pledged to have a vegetarian meal at least once a month. This change reduced my footprint by 1 earth, which is a big difference. 🌎 @franklinlorax #apespop

It is important to be aware of the impacts our decisions can have on our ecological footprint. Something as easy as using a reusable water bottle instead of a plastic one reduces the amount of waste we produce while also reducing our ecological footprint. #apespop @franklinlorax

Here are two of the 7.7 billion people in our world! #apespopulation @franklinlorax

@JP508771apes @franklinlorax 7.7 billion people. wow!!

@CL508445apes @franklinlorax very true!!!! it will help reduce our ecological footprint!!!

It’s important to know the calorie content of foods so we can maintain a healthy diet!!! Sunflower seeds are a great example!! #apespop @franklinlorax