The power of community inclusion

What happens to a community when it feels accountable for and included in the clean energy transition? And how can we better engage those who have been disenfranchised for so long? The head of national climate justice non-profit Green For All and a long-standing energy equity advocate and corporate leader from Nevada join University of Hawaii’s Shalanda Baker for a discussion of the how’s and why’s of community inclusion and engagement as Hawaii pursues its 100% renewables mandate.

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Entertainment – ukelele virtuoso Taimane

Ukulele virtuoso, Taimane, graces our stage with her her musical talents.

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How to be a trusted messenger on climate change

Today, many of us have been personally harmed by climate change, although we might not recognize the cause.

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Clinton vs. Trump On The Environment

While this year’s presidential election has been getting no shortage of press, one subject has been largely absent from the conversation: the environment. Issues related to conservation and energy have been overshadowed by topics like…

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Sharks have been discovered living inside an active volcano

Click here to view the embedded video. There’s little doubt that sharks are a force to be reckoned with, but it turns out that the natural world can provide something more baffling and fearsome that any made for TV movie: a phenomenon that can only reasonably be termed a “sharkcano.” A group of scientists surveying Kavachi , a very active volcano 60 feet below the ocean’s surface near the Solomon Islands, were stunned to discover that there are two species of shark living in the hot, highly acidic waters within the crater. Read the rest of Sharks have been discovered living inside an active volcano Permalink | Add to del.icio.us | digg Post tags: active volcano , deep sea exploration , kavachi , marine life , National Geographic , sharkcano , sharks in volcano , Solomon Islands , underwater volcano

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How to make energy efficiency an easy sell

Consumers have been lukewarm about energy-efficiency measures. "It's good for you" isn't good enough. Here’s how to drum up excitement.

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Philly sports aim to hit waste out of the park

 Teams in Philadelphia have been at the forefront of efforts to keep waste out of landfills and use renewable energy.

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4 steps to corporate leadership on climate change

Corporate greening is laudable, but for true progress against climate change, companies need to work well with governments.

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Clean Your Whole House with Vinegar, Baking Soda and Lemon

One way to reduce the number of cleaning products you bring into your home is to clean with products you already have. People have been cleaning with household staples like vinegar, baking soda and lemons (or lemon juice) for a long time, and…

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Amid criticism, Patagonia works to rid outerwear of PFCs

The company and several peers in the outdoor sportswear industry have been targeted by Greenpeace for not moving fast enough to rid the chemicals from its weatherproof clothing.

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