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Pōʻai Ke Aloha ʻĀina @poaikealohaaina.bsky.social · Feb 4

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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Lex McMenamin (they/them) @leximcmenamin.com · May 14

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

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Pōʻai Ke Aloha ʻĀina @poaikealohaaina.bsky.social · May 14

Read the whole blog on our website! @kamanabeamer.com

The Impact of AI on the Environment and Circular Economy - Dr. Kamanamaikalani Beamer, Ph.D

Artificial intelligence is transforming industries globally while simultaneously imposing significant environmental costs through massive energy consumption (with data centers now using over 4% of U.S...

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Pōʻai Ke Aloha ʻĀina @poaikealohaaina.bsky.social · May 14

AIʻs environmental footprint challenges circular economy principles. Looking to ancestral wisdom teaches us about circular living, true sustainability, and human intelligence.

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Pōʻai Ke Aloha ʻĀina @poaikealohaaina.bsky.social · May 14

We examine how recent coal-powered infrastructure policies and "planned obsolescence" reveal a concerning paradox: AI systems designed for efficiency may actually drive overproduction and waste

Pōʻai Ke Aloha ʻĀina @poaikealohaaina.bsky.social · May 14

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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NPR @npr.org · May 13

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.

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Pōʻai Ke Aloha ʻĀina @poaikealohaaina.bsky.social · Apr 22

Mahalo to our amazing contributing authors, UH Press, and everyone who made this possible. More launch events coming soon - stay tuned! Ola i ka wai!💧

Pōʻai Ke Aloha ʻĀina @poaikealohaaina.bsky.social · Apr 22

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...

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Pōʻai Ke Aloha ʻĀina @poaikealohaaina.bsky.social · Mar 12

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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NDN Collective @ndncollective.bsky.social · Mar 8

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

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Pōʻai Ke Aloha ʻĀina @poaikealohaaina.bsky.social · Mar 4

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 💚

Pōʻai Ke Aloha ʻĀina @poaikealohaaina.bsky.social · Mar 4

Watch the webinar: www.youtube.com/watch?v=pQG4...

Indigenous Roots of Circularity and How Traditional Knowledge Can Guide Water Management

YouTube video by OCTO (Open Communications for the Ocean)

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Pōʻai Ke Aloha ʻĀina @poaikealohaaina.bsky.social · Mar 4

"This is our call to action... to wake up and listen and at the same time start to be heard." Powerful reminder that now is the time to act on environmental protection and indigenous-led solutions.

Pōʻai Ke Aloha ʻĀina @poaikealohaaina.bsky.social · Mar 4

"If the women and youth get involved in this new ocean farming industry, the men will follow and we'll get our people back into our communities." - Recognizing women's leadership in building sustainable economies.

Pōʻai Ke Aloha ʻĀina @poaikealohaaina.bsky.social · Mar 4

"Indigenous peoples want to get into kelp farming for three reasons: heal the ocean, grow traditional food, and build a regenerative economy." - Dune Lankard on ocean farming as environmental restoration.

Pōʻai Ke Aloha ʻĀina @poaikealohaaina.bsky.social · Mar 4

"After the Exxon Valdez oil spill, I decided to become a social change artist and activist." - Dune Lankard on how environmental disaster inspired him to protect over 1 million acres of wild salmon habitat.

Pōʻai Ke Aloha ʻĀina @poaikealohaaina.bsky.social · Mar 4

"For indigenous peoples, water management emphasizes cycles ... there is community involvement to maintain ecosystem health." Water as a communal responsibility, not just a resource.

Pōʻai Ke Aloha ʻĀina @poaikealohaaina.bsky.social · Mar 4

The Maya developed sophisticated water management systems that filtered water naturally using aquatic plants, collected rainwater in reservoirs, and balanced water needs with agriculture.

Pōʻai Ke Aloha ʻĀina @poaikealohaaina.bsky.social · Mar 4

"Indigenous peoples have always applied approaches taking only what we need from nature. We plan for future generations because we depend on nature." - Dr. Yolanda Lopez (Yucatan, Mexico), Human Ecologist and Geographer

Pōʻai Ke Aloha ʻĀina @poaikealohaaina.bsky.social · Mar 4

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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UN Environment Programme @unep.org · Feb 25

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...

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Hawaiʻi Pacific Parks Association @hawaiipacificparks.bsky.social · Feb 24

It is Monday.
You can do this.
Be the fern.
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#mondaymotivation #mondaymood #mondayvibes #bethefern

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Kelly Lynne D’Angelo ✨ @kellylynnedang.bsky.social · Feb 18

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.

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Pōʻai Ke Aloha ʻĀina @poaikealohaaina.bsky.social · Feb 18

The report highlights also how marine & coastal tourism and fisheries are priority sectors. From a food system lens - how can ancestral practices inform sustainable ocean resource management for SIDS? Read the report:

Small island nations: How oceans offer solutions to climate change

New analysis unpacks how small island developing states are leveraging the ocean for climate action, calling for more global support to accelerate the momentum.

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Pōʻai Ke Aloha ʻĀina @poaikealohaaina.bsky.social · Feb 18

Ocean-based exports from small island nations hit $160B in 2022 - yet trade remains underutilized in climate action. This gap presents opportunities for island-focused circular economy interventions