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Energy

Energy use is a worldwide concern. Everyone, including schools, has an important role to play in finding more efficient ways to manage energy and reduce carbon dioxide emissions. This section suggests ways in which all members of the school can work together to increase awareness of energy issues and to improve energy efficiency within the school.

Electricity from the wind Monitoring energy use Electricity pylons Clean beaches
Renewable energy from waves Posters promoting energy from the waves Discussion time Electricity conversion
Solar panels at Portobello High School Energy from the wind Experimental and learn Lunnasting Primary School's Wind Turbine
Switch off when not in use A close-up of the turbines at Lunnasting Primary School A close-up of the turbines at Lunnasting Primary School One of the causes of global warming
The above images are taken from the Scottish Eco-Schools video

 

 
Litter
Waste
Energy
Water
Health
Transport
Biodiversity
School Grounds
Global citizenship
Contents
Introduction
The Seven Elements
The Nine Topics
Litter
Waste Minimisation
Energy
Water

Health & Well-being
Transport
Biodiversity

School Grounds

Sustaining Our World
Eco-Schools and the Secondary Sector
Eco-Schools and the Journey to Excellence
Appendices
Acronyms
Acknowledgements
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