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Energy ! Go-See ! From the President (Carol Whitesell) LWV Honolulu Calendar Action Alert Re: Federal Election Commission Voter Registration Kakaako Moneybags Moneybags Unit Meetings Let's Talk Energy Alternatives Aloha to these New Members |
Let's Talk Energy AlternativesLET'S TALK ENERGY ALTERNATIVES As Hawaii is 90% oil dependent, the enclosed Facts and Issues looks at alternate sources of energy that are being researched for feasibility of use in Hawaii. Listed below are discussion and consensus questions for our March 23-25 meetings. The Facts and Issues contains background information which should help us come to consensus. I. Which do you think appear to have the greatest potential as alter nate energy sources? Solid Waste, Bioconversion, Solar Energy, Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion, Ocean Waves, Geothermal, Wind, Hydroelectric, Coal, Nuclear. Think in terms of the following characteristics:
II. It is generally agreed that education of the public regarding the "true" energy situation, and methods of conserving energy must be done if satisfactory solutions are to be found and implemented to correct the current energy problem.
III. Various alternate energy sources must be found and developed, but not without some degree of effects upon our environment. To what extent can we sacrifice the environment for the sake of meeting our energy requirements? IV. The following regulations have been suggested as possible ways of reducing energy consumption. Which do you agree should be further explored and/or implemented?
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