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Palau Wants Hawaii to Join the Global Partnership
In Malama Honua, the President of Palau is encouraging Hawai'i to join a fast-growing global island partnership to help conserve our natural and unique...Read more » Be Green
Be Green Two: US Coral Reefs
The US coral reef task force is meeting in Kona this week. In tonight's be green two report, an agenda item reveals a major threat to our coral reef systems. It's called the... Read more » 
Be Green Two "Kumu Kits"
Many homeowners are always looking for ways to cut down on their energy costs. We look at technology making it easier to incorporate solar power in your home. You don't really notice the photovoltaic... Read more » 
"Be Green Two" Wind Power
Wind power goes mainstream in Be Green Two today. A maui company is now distributing wind turbines for the home. Harnessing the power of wind is nothing new, but until... Read more » 
Be Green Two "University of Hawaii Airconditioners"
As we enter the 2 hottest months of the year, August and September, we look at air conditioning in Be Green Two. The University of Hawai'i to single-family homes, turning up the AC and slashing... Read more » 
Xeriscaping saves both water and money
Who knew Xeriscape gardens could be so lush, while using so little water. Harry Yee's garden in Niu valley has won Xeriscaping awards. "It's really an air plant so it really doesn't take that much... Read more » 
Scientist presents "Effective Conservation in Hawaii" next week
Next week is Hawai'i Conservation Week and hundreds will be gathering for the Hawai'i Conservation Conference at the Hawaii Convention Center. But it's not just for educators and scientists anymore. Many are looking for ways they can be green2. Read more » 
Art-Conservation Partnership
Amidst the high-rises of downtown Honolulu, an urbanite artist whose taken to a bicycle and fruit-picker to create his art. Mat Kubo says, "This project I have is called action fun urban... Read more » 
Watch group helps keep Maunalua bay clean
East Honolulu is now under the State's Makai watch program, a partnership between communities, the state land department and several non-profit groups. Maunalua Bay stretches from Koko Head to Diamond... Read more » 
Bio-Diesel alternatives grown on Oahu
With rising fuel prices, the search is on for locally grown crops for bio fuels. A crop grown here on Oahu is showing much promise. Imagine these little seeds helping to power your home, the seeds... Read more » 
Re-Use Hawaii helps Punahou reduce renovation waste
Of all the waste produced in Hawai'i, 35% is construction and demolition waste, but much of that is recyclable. Punahou school is renovating and found a way reuse parts of its gym to help reduce some... Read more » 
City offers rebate for use of low flush toilets
A City rebate program meant to conserve thousands of gallons of water every year was suppose to expire at the end of the month. But two agencies are stepping in to make sure its extended. With one... Read more » 
Slow Food Cooking
Laurie Carlson is a supporter of the slow food movement. It's a concept that was started in Italy by a man who believed fast food restaurants were threatening his country's culinary traditions. "Slow... Read more » 
Window Tinting Saves Energy
Before you crank up the air conditioner, you might want to put some film on that window. Consider this....the Navy in Hawai'i just completed a solar window film project that is estimated to save... Read more » 
Distinct Dialect of WhalesA fascination with these magnificent mammals of the sea is a huge first step in getting people to care for them. UH graduate student Alison Stimpert counts on that for her ultimate goal.... conservation. "I... Read more » 
10 Island Businesses going "Green"
Ali'i Place in downtown Honolulu is one of 5 million buildings in the country consuming 40% of the energy produced in the U.S. It's also one of about 10 buildings in Hawai'i chosen by owner CB Richard... Read more » 
Getting out the door with "Field Trip Friends"
Many children don't have opportunities these days to play in the great outdoors. Read more » Be Green 2 Resources
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