How to Increase Public Interest and Knowledge
One of the key steps in moving towards sustainable communities in, and around, the Houston-Texas area, is having local governments that are willing to work alongside the communities to create a wider public interest in solar systems and "green" electricity generation. However, this cannot be done without the help from the people living in these communities. Public participation is crucial when it comes to building a strong and eco-friendly community, because environmental issues can’t be solved by the government alone. Participation also allows the government to implement policies and pass laws to account for a community’s needs. For example, the topic of sustainable development has increased, but in order for such topic to get noticed, more people need to be educated about it [10]. The more the public knows about an issue, the more they’ll acknowledge the importance of it and the more they will want to learn and voice their opinion about it. When it comes to any environmental concerns, “direct participation in the decision-making process is necessary” (Owens, 1990). Although there will be different point of views, there will still be a way to reach a common ground and agree on what is more favorable for the community. [11] Solar Power System Advantages
Solar Power System Disadvantages
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Five Fun Solar Experiments for Kids!
Here are a some entertaining ways to show your kids how awesome and powerful the Sun actually is!
Plans to Minimize the Disadvantages
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