Kids talk back

Interviews and photos by Stefanie Frith

We asked second-grade students at Andersen Elementary School in

Newport Beach: What’s the best way to conserve energy?

“You should turn off all the lights when you are not using them. If

you aren’t home, you shouldn’t leave anything on and just let the sun’s

energy come in during the day.”

BRIAN FORD, 8

Newport Beach

“Don’t turn on your lights. Light candles instead, like they used to

when they didn’t have electricity.”

TANNER TRAUTHEN, 8

Newport Beach

“When you leave your house, turn off the lights. Don’t leave them on

for no reason.”

VALERIE MARTIN, 8

Newport Beach

“Don’t leave your TV on when you are not there, that wastes the most

energy. If you are not listening to music, turn it off, especially light.

Use the sun instead.”

SARAH CRAIG, 8

Newport Beach

“Keep your refrigerator closed and don’t use the TV, heat or lights as

much. They use the most energy.”

LYSSA ARUDA, 7

Newport Beach

“When you are done using the computer, shut it off.”LINDSEY LUKE, 8

Newport Beach

“Don’t use that much light, only if you really need to. And don’t open

the fridge as much.”

ANNA VENTURINI, 7

Newport Beach

“If you are not using the lights, turn them off, and if you aren’t

watching TV, turn it off. And if you are playing a computer game, you

shouldn’t leave it on.”

HANNAH ROME, 7

Newport Beach