Twenty Questions (ok, 25 questions)

Here's a list of 25 questions the teens at the Fifth Ward Enrichment Program ask about energy and energy conservation.

1. How is energy usage leading to a huge crisis?
2. Is there more then one type of energy?
3. How much energy do appliances use when they're actually not being used?
4. Are fossil fuels destroying the ozone layer?
5. If the ozone layer is destroyed, can man survive on earth?
6. What are the top three forms of conservation?
7. How many types of light bulbs are there?
8. What energy effects our community the most?
9. How could I convince people to conserve recycle?
10. Can I make money recycling?
11. What everyday habits cause pollution?
12. Does one person really make a difference?
13. What happens to the things we recycle?
14. How can we save CO2?
15. Why not use corn oil instead of gas?
16. Which energy will run out first?
17. What is Kinetic energy?
18. How do solar panels work?
19. How much energy can you get from recycled plastic?
20. What type of water is recyclable? (bath, rain, drains)
21. What is the best substance to recycle for energy?
22. Doesn’t plastic give off poisonous effects?
23. Is it possible to be 100% recyclable
24. Since wood burns, why isn’t it considered recyclable?
25. If everyone did their part conserving energy and saving & using recyclables. What would be the overall life time saving & benefit?


I think that the scope of questions shows that the tipping point has been reached in society and everyone is aware that there are costs and benefits to energy conservation. My plan is to see if we can come up with answers using our collective knowledge when we meet again next week.