Discovering EM*Power
Concerns & Solutions

Youth increase their awareness of waste management concerns and solutions, and enivronmental restoration projects that exist within a community as they explore the EM*Power poster and search the Fact Cards.

Here is a sample of EM*Power concerns and solutions.

Concerns & Solutions from the EM*Power Poster

Concerns

Solutions
Gas Lawn Mowers Landscaping with Native Plants
Leaking Storage Tank Roof Top Gardening
Illegal Dumping House Insulation
Dry Cleaning Fluids Car Pooling
Carwash Runoff Wind Power
Disposal of Paint Stenciling Storm Drains

Here is a sample of FACT CARDS from Lesson 1. After exploring the EM*Power poster youth match the concerns and solutions they discovered with the FACT CARDS.

Sample FACT CARDS


FACT

FACT
Operating a pasenger car for one hour produces 147 grams of pollutants(VOC's). A4hp lawn mower produces almost five times that amount for the same time period 627 grams). Urban tree planting projects can bring down city temperatures and save energy by reducing the need for air conditioning. Well-positioned trees can shade buildings and reduce energy use by up to 50%.


FACT

FACT
Underground storage tanks hold many toxic materials and often leak due to age and burial in damp soil. They must be removed and contaminated soil cleaned up to stop pollution. There are about 1.4 million underground stroage tanks used in the United States. At least 15% of them leak petroleum products and chemicals into the ground.


FACT

FACT
Wind power is an important alternative source of energy. Wind turbines can now be installed at costs that are competitive with some conventional electrical power plants. Storm sewers carry runoff from miles of city streets and rooftops into waterways. Urban storm runoff is seldem treated.


FACT

FACT
Almost half of the energy used in the home is spent on heating. Propoer insulation of homes, along with energy efficient window, lighting and furnance, water heaters, and appliances can greatly reduce energy consumption. John Muir (1838- 1914) was one of the most important conservationists and naturalists in American history. He is most noted for his writings and works on California. Muir's writings helped preserve the Yosemite Valley as a national park.

For additional information on the Fact and Solution Cards and the EM*Power poster contact EM*Power.

After completing Lesson 1 youth understand the following terms:


Lesson 2