Pōʻai Ke Aloha ʻĀina
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While the world burns, Pōʻai Ke Aloha ʻĀina stays radical by uplifting Indigenous wisdom that worked for centuries before capitalism. We talk about ancestral knowledge, circular economy, and justice. Follow along if youʻre serious about real solutions #alohaaina
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I struggle with the reporting on ChatGPT in education because it often confirms society’s negative bias against young people—oh no, this generation is unsaveable!—when it’s possible to just educate people to be less credulous about it. which is why I wrote this: so teachers could print and assign it
ChatGPT Is Everywhere — Why Aren't We Talking About Its Environmental Costs?
One estimate found that a single ChatGPT search uses 10 times the energy of a normal Google search.
www.teenvogue.com
May 14, 2025 at 11:06 AM
I struggle with the reporting on ChatGPT in education because it often confirms society’s negative bias against young people—oh no, this generation is unsaveable!—when it’s possible to just educate people to be less credulous about it. which is why I wrote this: so teachers could print and assign it
Our new blog post, "The Impact of AI on the Environment and Circular Economy" explores the hidden environmental costs of artificial intelligence–from electricity consumption to water usage.
May 14, 2025 at 8:44 PM
Our new blog post, "The Impact of AI on the Environment and Circular Economy" explores the hidden environmental costs of artificial intelligence–from electricity consumption to water usage.
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As many federal governments slow — or reverse — climate action, Austria's capital, Vienna, wants to show how cities can take the lead.
This country is slowing climate action. Its capital city is stepping up
As many federal government's slow - or reverse - climate action, Austria's capital, Vienna, wants to show how cities can take the lead.
www.npr.org
May 13, 2025 at 10:22 AM
As many federal governments slow — or reverse — climate action, Austria's capital, Vienna, wants to show how cities can take the lead.
Celebrated the launch of "Waiwai" at Ka Waiwai in Honolulu a few weeks ago! It was such a powerful evening that brought together water advocates, scholars, and community members to honor this collaborative work. Read more about it in our new blog at: www.kamanabeamer.com/post/thats-a...
April 22, 2025 at 11:28 PM
Celebrated the launch of "Waiwai" at Ka Waiwai in Honolulu a few weeks ago! It was such a powerful evening that brought together water advocates, scholars, and community members to honor this collaborative work. Read more about it in our new blog at: www.kamanabeamer.com/post/thats-a...
Join us for the launch of "Waiwai: Water and the Future of Hawaiʻi"! Get your copy signed by editor @kamanabeamer.bsky.social & authors, and network with fellow kiaʻi wai. Register at bit.ly/waiwailaunch.
March 12, 2025 at 9:50 PM
Join us for the launch of "Waiwai: Water and the Future of Hawaiʻi"! Get your copy signed by editor @kamanabeamer.bsky.social & authors, and network with fellow kiaʻi wai. Register at bit.ly/waiwailaunch.
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Happy Women’s History Month and International Women’s Day! 🌿
Today and everyday, we give gratitude, acknowledgement, and respect to the women and femmes for the gifts they provide our communities all across Turtle Island and beyond.
#Matriarchy #WomensHistoryMonth #InternationalWomensDay
Today and everyday, we give gratitude, acknowledgement, and respect to the women and femmes for the gifts they provide our communities all across Turtle Island and beyond.
#Matriarchy #WomensHistoryMonth #InternationalWomensDay
March 8, 2025 at 6:23 PM
Happy Women’s History Month and International Women’s Day! 🌿
Today and everyday, we give gratitude, acknowledgement, and respect to the women and femmes for the gifts they provide our communities all across Turtle Island and beyond.
#Matriarchy #WomensHistoryMonth #InternationalWomensDay
Today and everyday, we give gratitude, acknowledgement, and respect to the women and femmes for the gifts they provide our communities all across Turtle Island and beyond.
#Matriarchy #WomensHistoryMonth #InternationalWomensDay
Sunny skies for the community workday this Saturday at Kāko'o 'Ōiwi! The non-profit is restoring agricultural and ecological productivity to more than 409-acres of wetlands in He'eia. We are honored to have them as one of our community partners 💚
March 4, 2025 at 9:43 PM
Sunny skies for the community workday this Saturday at Kāko'o 'Ōiwi! The non-profit is restoring agricultural and ecological productivity to more than 409-acres of wetlands in He'eia. We are honored to have them as one of our community partners 💚
Last week we logged on to listen to "Indigenous Roots of Circularity and How Traditional Knowledge Can Guide Water Management" hosted by the Ocean Sewage Alliance and OCTO (Open Communications for the Ocean), and will share insights from fellow indigenous leaders on water management and circularity:
March 4, 2025 at 9:15 PM
Last week we logged on to listen to "Indigenous Roots of Circularity and How Traditional Knowledge Can Guide Water Management" hosted by the Ocean Sewage Alliance and OCTO (Open Communications for the Ocean), and will share insights from fellow indigenous leaders on water management and circularity:
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When properly managed, wastewater can turn into clean water, energy, and other valuable resources, providing benefits #ForPeopleForPlanet.
The Global Wastewater Initiative works to shift the view of wastewater—from waste to a valuable asset: www.unep.org/topics/ocean...
The Global Wastewater Initiative works to shift the view of wastewater—from waste to a valuable asset: www.unep.org/topics/ocean...
February 25, 2025 at 7:18 AM
When properly managed, wastewater can turn into clean water, energy, and other valuable resources, providing benefits #ForPeopleForPlanet.
The Global Wastewater Initiative works to shift the view of wastewater—from waste to a valuable asset: www.unep.org/topics/ocean...
The Global Wastewater Initiative works to shift the view of wastewater—from waste to a valuable asset: www.unep.org/topics/ocean...
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February 24, 2025 at 10:54 PM
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Native people will NEVER stop fighting for our future - and yours. As long as the tree stands, as long as the fish swim, as long as the bear climbs. We are *here* protecting & fighting for each and every one of you, even with the harm your ancestors did or even you do - consciously or unconsciously.
February 18, 2025 at 8:05 PM
Native people will NEVER stop fighting for our future - and yours. As long as the tree stands, as long as the fish swim, as long as the bear climbs. We are *here* protecting & fighting for each and every one of you, even with the harm your ancestors did or even you do - consciously or unconsciously.
Small island nations are leading the way in ocean-based climate solutions! A new UNCTAD report shows how islands are balancing conservation with development.
February 18, 2025 at 11:16 PM
Small island nations are leading the way in ocean-based climate solutions! A new UNCTAD report shows how islands are balancing conservation with development.
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How the federal funding and hiring freezes are leaving communities vulnerable to wildfire #Climate
How the federal funding and hiring freezes are leaving communities vulnerable to wildfire
Uncertainty over funding and hiring stemming from President Trump's executive orders has limited wildfire training and postponed work to reduce flammable vegetation.
grist.org
February 17, 2025 at 2:20 PM
How the federal funding and hiring freezes are leaving communities vulnerable to wildfire #Climate
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How the Netherlands built a thriving circular economy
How the Netherlands built a thriving circular economy
More than a quarter of the material resources used in the country come from recycled waste.
theprogressplaybook.com
February 11, 2025 at 3:30 PM
How the Netherlands built a thriving circular economy
3 out of 4 of our grad research assistants are officially ABD 🥳
Congratulations to Kahiokalamekawena'ula Elkington on successfully completing her compositions and defending her proposal to become officially a UHM GEO PhD Candidate ABD.
February 18, 2025 at 12:49 AM
3 out of 4 of our grad research assistants are officially ABD 🥳
Recent scholarship in the Journal of Cleaner Production (Cerchione et al., 2025) examines the intersection of circular economy, the transition to renewable energy, and concerns for justice, specifically citing our integration of aloha ʻāina principles into contemporary sustainability frameworks
February 17, 2025 at 1:08 AM
Recent scholarship in the Journal of Cleaner Production (Cerchione et al., 2025) examines the intersection of circular economy, the transition to renewable energy, and concerns for justice, specifically citing our integration of aloha ʻāina principles into contemporary sustainability frameworks
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The Indigenous People of North America have decided to go back to calling the Gulf of Mexico, “Chalchiuhtlicueyecatl”. It is what the Nahuatl People originally called it as it is the domain of the goddess Chalchiuhtlicue, who is assoc w/water bodies, including the Gulf of Mexico.
February 14, 2025 at 7:07 AM
The Indigenous People of North America have decided to go back to calling the Gulf of Mexico, “Chalchiuhtlicueyecatl”. It is what the Nahuatl People originally called it as it is the domain of the goddess Chalchiuhtlicue, who is assoc w/water bodies, including the Gulf of Mexico.
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Guess what!? We also have a blog! Our latest one talks about how climate change and capitalism were behind the historic fires in Lahaina and LA: www.kamanabeamer.com/post/how-cli...
How Climate Change and Capitalism Fueled Lahaina and LA's Historic Fires - Dr. Kamanamaikalani Beamer, Ph.D
The devastating wildfires in Lahaina (2023) and Los Angeles (2024) reveal the deadly intersection of climate change and extractive capitalism, with both disasters fueled by extreme weather conditions ...
www.kamanabeamer.com
February 14, 2025 at 12:04 AM
Guess what!? We also have a blog! Our latest one talks about how climate change and capitalism were behind the historic fires in Lahaina and LA: www.kamanabeamer.com/post/how-cli...
Exciting news! "Waiwai: Water and the Future of Hawai'i" will be out next month! Edited by @kamanabeamer.bsky.social, this book brings together experts in diverse fields to tackle complex issues in water management.
February 14, 2025 at 12:03 AM
Exciting news! "Waiwai: Water and the Future of Hawai'i" will be out next month! Edited by @kamanabeamer.bsky.social, this book brings together experts in diverse fields to tackle complex issues in water management.
Two years ago we were featured in The Changemakers Series by Zero Waste Oʻahu! Part 1 explains what we do:
The Changemakers Series by Zero Waste Oʻahu, E6: Dr. Kamana Beamer and the Pōʻai Ke Aloha ʻĀina Lab
YouTube video by Poai Kealohaaina
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February 11, 2025 at 1:56 AM
Two years ago we were featured in The Changemakers Series by Zero Waste Oʻahu! Part 1 explains what we do:
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“Freshly updated - suggested Guide to Sustainable Alternatives to Amazon and Target for Nearly Everything
“Whether you need books, tech, clothes, groceries, or even auto parts, this guide has sustainable Amazon alternatives for seriously anything.”
“Whether you need books, tech, clothes, groceries, or even auto parts, this guide has sustainable Amazon alternatives for seriously anything.”
25 Sustainable Amazon and Target Alternatives for Everything
Whether you need books, tech, clothes, home goods, or groceries this guide has sustainable Amazon and Target alternatives for every category.
www.consciouslifeandstyle.com
February 6, 2025 at 11:09 PM
“Freshly updated - suggested Guide to Sustainable Alternatives to Amazon and Target for Nearly Everything
“Whether you need books, tech, clothes, groceries, or even auto parts, this guide has sustainable Amazon alternatives for seriously anything.”
“Whether you need books, tech, clothes, groceries, or even auto parts, this guide has sustainable Amazon alternatives for seriously anything.”
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“I've met a lot of people that have inspired me to get into this training and just show me a different kind of way with cultural, intentional fire.”
www.kuer.org/science-envi...
www.kuer.org/science-envi...
Cultural fire is the Washoe Tribe’s answer to beat back climate-fueled wildfires
In the Western U.S., extreme wildfires are damaging tribal lands. Climate change has only made the situation more dire. That’s why the Washoe Tribe of Nevada and California is working to reintroduce intentional, cultural fire.
www.kuer.org
February 7, 2025 at 5:20 PM
“I've met a lot of people that have inspired me to get into this training and just show me a different kind of way with cultural, intentional fire.”
www.kuer.org/science-envi...
www.kuer.org/science-envi...
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Reminder: In uncertain times, self-care is resistance. Set boundaries, take up space, and stay rooted in love, truth & collective care.
February 7, 2025 at 5:16 PM
Reminder: In uncertain times, self-care is resistance. Set boundaries, take up space, and stay rooted in love, truth & collective care.