Past Post for Earth Kidz 7/27/2009

WHERE HYDROPOWER IS GENERATED???

Over one-half of the total U.S. Hydroelectric capacity for electricity generation is concentrated in three States (Washington, California and Oregon) with approximately 27 percent in Washington, the location of the Nation’s largest hydroelectric facility – the Grand Coulee Dam.

It is important to note that only a small percentage of all dams in the United States produce electricity. Most dams were constructed solely to provide irrigation and flood control.

Past Tip from 7/19/2009

Advantages and Disadvantages of Wind Energy!!!

One of the greatest advantages of Wind Energy is that it is ample. Secondly, wind energy is renewable. Some other advantages of Wind Energy are that it is widely distributed and also reducing toxic gas emissions. Wind Energy is getting cheaper and cheaper to produce.The cost of producing wind energy has come down by at least eighty percent since the eighties.

The disadvantages of wind energy are the machinery is known to be noisy, birds have been killed by running into the turbines. Wind can never be predicted and might not be present at certain times throughout the year. Though wind power is non-polluting, the turbines may create a lot of noise, which indirectly contributes to noise pollution.

Past Post 7/13/2009 for Earth Kids

Check for Leaks

Air leaks around doors and windows are huge sources of energy waste. According to the US Department of Energy, almost half of your family's power bill goes toward heating and cooling the home. A leak causes the power bill to go up while the Power Bandit sucks up all that wasted energy! A leak can make your heater and air conditioner work harder, which can shorten their lives.

Past Post for Earth Kids 7/5//2009

Save Our Oceans!!

Watch an online movieabout our Oceans. The NRDC is working to protect our oceans for everyone!!!

Click the Link to view the Movie...

http://www.nrdc.org/multimedia/video/seventyonepercent_video.htm

Past Post for Earth Kids 6/28/2009

Use Recycled Paper....

Make sure your paper is 100% post-consumer recycled paper. The paper industry is the third greatest contributor to global warming emissions. Each 20 cases of recycled paper saves 17 trees, 390 gallons of oil, 7000 gallons of water, and 4100 kwh of energy. It also eliminates 60 pounds of air-polluting emissions and saves 8 cubic feet of landfill space. That's a BIG benefit to receive for changing to a product that is as good (or better) than the product you use now!

Past Post for Earth Kids 6/20/2009

A Day At The Beach...

A fun day at the beach can inspire years of wonder and provides a perfect opportunity to teach kids about the ocean. Remember not to walk on the dunes. Dunes provide a barrier to wind and water to prevent beach erosion and often contain native plants vital to the local ecosystem. Remember to always keep beaches clean. Plastics and other debris harm sea life and pollute the ocean.

Past Post for Earth Kids 6/14/2009

Save Water!!!

Fill a gallon plastic bottle with water and place it in your toilet tank. (The part in the back!) It will take up the same space as the water usually does, but in a year, it will keep 5,000 gallons of water from going down the drain.