Wonderfull Earth

Nature Net News Your source for tips and tricks for exploring nature with your kids View original newsletter here . "The sunshine that strikes American roads each year contains more energy than all the fossil fuels used by the entire world." Denis Hayes, Earth Day Co-Founder Dear Reader, As Nature Net members focus on all things green in April, this issue of Nature Net News will highlight clean, green, renewable energy. Learn about energy's past, present and future, and the overlap between energy and nature. Enjoy! Kathe, Brenna & Sarah The Folks at Nature Net Did You Know..... Green energy sources, such as solar power, hydropower and wind power are not only renewable, but they are also low- or non-polluting. Their supplies are essentially infinite (at least during the lifespan of Earth and its Sun), and they emit very little carbon or pollution as they harness and produce energy. Along with these benefits, the positive or negative environmental consequences related t...

View the original newsletter here.   Nature Net News Your Source for Tips and Tricks for Exploring Nature with Your Kids  "We forget that the water cycle and the life cycle are one." -Jacques Cousteau  Dear Reader, This issue of Nature Net News is dedicated to the wonders of the water cycle--one of nature's recycling factories. From collection to condensation, this cycle is part of the natural wonder of this world that keeps us going! So sit back with a tall glass of water and get ready to learn about the timeless journey of this precious resource. Enjoy! Kathe, Sarah & Brenna The Folks at Nature Net Did You Know... There is no such thing as "new" water. All the water that ever existed on Earth still exists today and moves around the planet in an ongoing cycle. That means that the water you drink today could have been sipped by dinosaurs or dodo birds. It also means that the water around now is all we have, and it needs to be taken care of! What to Do...