Wednesday, September 21, 2011

Remote Island Paradise to Be Powered By Coconuts and Sunshine











Summary:



In the chain of the Tokelau islands, they have planned to use coconuts and sunshine for 100% of their energy. It is predicted that at the end of the century their islands will be uninhabitable because the sea is rising and it is only 16 feet above sea level. The only way to slow and stop the water rising is to stop global warming. They won’t completely stop using fossil fuels, they plan to still use it for certain household appliances and cars, but everything else will be used by the coconuts and sunshine. They are hoping that they will be the example for other places around the world so other countries will start to cut down on fossil fuels and help stop global warming.






Opinion:



I think that everyone should start to convert to eco friendly ways to power our needs. Global warming is just going to keep getting worse if we don’t try to stop it so I think that this would be a good way to start.



Questions:
1.) Will they ever run out of coconuts?
2.) How much does this cost, is it cheaper?
3.) Is this reliable? Does it ever not work in certain conditions?
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4 comments:

  1. LisaSeptember 21, 2011 at 1:15 PM

    Opinion: This is a really good idea. Like the article said, they are slowing down the process of global warming while being good examples for other places around the world. And the fact that the islands will soon be uninhabited because of the rising sea level is very scary. But I'm glad to see that something good came out of such a bad situation. I personally hate the taste of coconuts so I'm happy to know that they are not only useful to us as food, but useful to the environment as well.

    Questions:
    1. How can you get energy from coconuts?
    2. Will the U.S. ever cut down on fossil fuels like these islands?
    3. How many coconuts will they need to power one house?

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  2. Matt SuhySeptember 21, 2011 at 1:34 PM

    My opinion on this topic is that I thinks it's a great idea that will greatly improve the state of the environment. Even though it is a small island and can only do so much to slow global warming, it will inspire other people and countries to do the same; it has already inspired me.
    Questions:
    1. How fast is the island sinking?
    2. What part of the coconut can they use as energy?
    3. Since it is an island, can they use energy from the oceans currents too?

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  3. Drew MagnantSeptember 21, 2011 at 3:58 PM

    Opinion:
    I think that this is a great idea for this island. it would help the environment, but it can only do so much and i think that this might get other countries to re-think their source of power.

    Questions:
    1. How are you suppose to use coconuts as a source of power?
    2. When is the island predicted to be under water?
    3. Is using coconuts an efficient power source?

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  4. AnonymousSeptember 22, 2011 at 5:48 AM

    Opinion:
    When reading this article, the phrase "When life hands you lemons, make lemonade" came to mind. I think that it is great that the inhabitants of the island are using what they have available to power their homes. Although the island is small, it will still help with the global warming crisis.

    Questions:
    1. What happens if they run out of coconuts?
    2. Will the people have to pick the coconuts for themselves?
    3. Do coconuts grow all year round?

    Pat McAteer

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