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The Conversation

The Conversation: The future of firm renewables; Local composer receives Pulitzer nomination

By Catherine Cruz,
Savannah Harriman-Pote, Louise Kealiʻiloma King Lanzilotti
Published May 25, 2022 at 2:55 PM HST
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A wood pile at Honua Ola Bioenergy plant in Pepeʻekeo.
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A wood pile at Honua Ola Bioenergy plant in Pepeʻekeo.
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Catherine Cruz
Catherine Cruz is the host of The Conversation. Contact her at ccruz@hawaiipublicradio.org.
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Savannah Harriman-Pote
Savannah Harriman-Pote is the energy and climate change reporter. She is also the lead producer of HPR's "This Is Our Hawaiʻi" podcast. Contact her at sharrimanpote@hawaiipublicradio.org.
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Louise Kealiʻiloma King Lanzilotti
Louise Keali‘iloma King Lanzilotti comes from a multi-ethnic background that has informed many of her beliefs. Her experience covers artistic, educational and administrative areas of the arts. Lanzilotti taught for over twenty years in public, private and alternative schools K – 12, developing a method of writing music and plays with students, which solidified her understanding of the importance of arts engagement for all.
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