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Learning at Home
Our homes are powerful places for living and learning. As we move through the daily and weekly rhythms of home, we discover a panoply of learning moments for our young children.
These moments are not tied to a curriculum, not focused on standards or expectations. They happen naturally, organically, as our children follow their innate instincts to explore the important tools of their culture with curiosity and enthusiasm.
US House committee approves daylight saving time amendment
The U.S. House Energy and Commerce Committee passed an amendment on Wednesday to extend daylight saving time by two months. The bipartisan measure is sponsored by Rep. Fred Upton, Republican of Michigan, and Rep. Ed Markey, Democrat of Massachusetts.
New Zealand recycles old computers for free
Saturday, September 2nd, Wellington held a computer recycling day for free hosted by computer maker, Dell. Now Auckland is looking to host one of their own.
Largest mass extinction in 65 million years underway
Environmental scientists say they have concrete evidence that the planet is undergoing the "largest mass extinction in 65 million years". Leading environmental scientist Professor Norman Myers says the Earth is experiencing its "Sixth Extinction."
Healing ozone layer may contribute to global warming
The ozone hole was potentially a major catastrophe for the planet that was only stopped by the Montreal Protocol, so we can't go back on that
—Professor Ken Carslaw
Australian report shows emissions increase "more than doubled since the 1990s"
Atmospheric scientists warn that greenhouse gas emissions are increasing more rapidly, despite global efforts to curb the use of fossil fuels, new research by Australia's Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) shows.
Copenhagen climate conference opens
A deal is within our reach —- Danish Prime Minister, Lars Løkke Rasmussen.
EU adopts renewable energy measures
European Union leaders on the second day of their summit have agreed on measures to decrease emission of greenhouse gases and to start using more biological fuels.
Second round of Bonn UN Climate Change negotiations continue
The 2013 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP 16) negotiations continued this week in Bonn, Germany
New Zealand declares 2007 switch of energy efficiency strategy
The New Zealand Government's energy efficiency strategy has been considered ineffective and will hence be replaced in 2007.