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More on Population Growth and Planetary Prospects

Sustainability scholars challenge an ecologist’s conclusion that Earth’s limits don’t constrain human prospects. Visit site: More on Population Growth and Planetary Prospects ; ;Related ArticlesDot Earth Blog: More on Population Growth and Planetary ProspectsWatch: Congressman Makes “Completely Wrong” Claim About TemperatureAn Ecologist Explains His Contested View of Planetary Limits ;

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A Humbling View of the Home Planet – Earth Seen from Saturn

A humbling view of the home planet from 898 million miles away. View this article –  A Humbling View of the Home Planet – Earth Seen from Saturn ; ;Related ArticlesDot Earth Blog: A Humbling View of the Home Planet – Earth Seen from SaturnDot Earth Blog: A U.S. Battery Recycler Says We Should Keep the Lead InA U.S. Battery Recycler Says We Should Keep the Lead In ;

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What does Sustainability Mean to You?

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Ways To Teach Your Child About Solar Power

Earlier this year we were able to participate in the annual Punahou School Sustainability Fair which allows students and their families gain increased awareness about living sustainably. With solar education readily available and events held year-round, it seems like students are learning more about solar power at earlier ages. They are aware of topics such as carbon footprints, renewable resources and lessening our dependency on fossil fuels. Needless to say, we were impressed to see how familiar many of the students were on the topic of solar power and how it works.

Teaching kids about solar power, a topic that can even be confusing to adults, can be a complicated task. Here are a few directions one can take to get children interested in learning about solar.

Visual data:

Terminology like kilowatts and kilowatt-hours can be confusing, and so showing this data with pictures and graphs helps to visually explain concepts that would otherwise be difficult to grasp. Things to think about: How much energy does our house use vs. how much electricity do our Solar Panels produce? How do the different times of day and weather affect the amount of electricity our PV system produces?

Interaction:

Using science projects or other technology can increase interest and knowledge about important topics. Look at an existing PV and monitoring system to allow kids to measure and track usage and production of electricity, or use simple math to estimate which appliances use the most electricity.

View live solar data here

Demonstration:

There are toys, cars, and solar kits that use solar technology on a much smaller scale; this helps kids to see how sunlight can be turned into energy, movement, or power.

Technology:

Access the online site that the US Department of Energy has created shows kids just how interesting learning about renewable energy and energy efficiency can be.

Want to find out more about Solar in Hawaii, then visit Island Pacific Energy’s site on how to choose the best educational tools for your needs.

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Energy Agency Makes Case for Climate-Wise Energy Steps

An international energy agency charts steps countries can take now that cut greenhouse emissions with other benefits. Originally posted here – Energy Agency Makes Case for Climate-Wise Energy Steps Related Articles Dot Earth Blog: The End Comes for a Troubled California Nuclear Plant Dot Earth Blog: Urban Trees as Triggers, From Istanbul to Oregon With CO2 Cuts Tough, U.S. and China Pledge a Push on Another Greenhouse Gas

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Costa Rican Turtle Defender Found Slain on the Beach He Patrolled

A young Costa Rican conservationist is slain after warning about ties between sea turtle poaching and drug trafficking. Taken from:  Costa Rican Turtle Defender Found Slain on the Beach He Patrolled ; ;Related ArticlesDot Earth Blog: Experts Foresee No Detectable Health Impact from Fukushima RadiationExperts Foresee No Detectable Health Impact from Fukushima RadiationDot Earth Blog: Take Back the Asphalt ;

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Costa Rican Turtle Defender Found Slain on the Beach He Patrolled

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Take Back the Asphalt

Cities find that when space reserved for cars is given over to other uses, lots of great things happen. Continue reading: Take Back the Asphalt ; ;Related ArticlesDot Earth Blog: Take Back the AsphaltWhere Will They Go When There’s No More Room in Arlington?Surfrider college club joins the offshore campaign ;

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Who’s Escaping Climate Change ‘Mire and Muck’?

A radio show tries to find a route around conventional thinking on global warming. Continue reading:  Who’s Escaping Climate Change ‘Mire and Muck’? ; ;Related ArticlesDot Earth Blog: The Adirondack Park and Conservation on a Crowding PlanetThe Other Climate Science GapDot Earth Blog: The Other Climate Science Gap ;

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Dot Earth Blog: Bend, Stretch, Reach, Teach, Reveal, Reflect, Rejoice, Repeat

A short guide to limiting big regrets on the human journey. View post:   Dot Earth Blog: Bend, Stretch, Reach, Teach, Reveal, Reflect, Rejoice, Repeat ; ;Related ArticlesDot Earth Blog: Fresh Analysis of the Pace of Warming and Sea-Level RiseBend, Stretch, Reach, Teach, Reveal, Reflect, Rejoice, RepeatDot Earth Blog: Exploring Environmental Issues and Communication With Students in Japan ;

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Dot Earth Blog: Milestone Nears on Curve Charting the Human Imprint on the Atmosphere

A famous curve of carbon dioxide levels is close to passing a milestone. See the original article here:   Dot Earth Blog: Milestone Nears on Curve Charting the Human Imprint on the Atmosphere ; ;Related ArticlesDot Earth Blog: Extreme Weather in a Warming World, and the American MindDot Earth Blog: Observed Earth: A New View of the SkyDot Earth Blog: A Google Duo and Media Maven Explore a Hyper-Connected Planet ;

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