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Tornadoes and More: What Spring Can Bring to the Power Grid 

Union of Concerned Scientists

The rail infrastructure to transport coal from the Powder River Basin in Montana and Wyoming–the country’s primary coal source –was proven to be vulnerable to extreme floods in the spring of 2011 , and even more extreme floods in the spring of 2019.

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Analysis: Can Inner Mongolia reach peak carbon this decade?

A Greener Life

between 2016 and 2019, and total energy consumption also rose far more than permitted by the 13th FYP targets. Wind and solar power can provide green electricity for those facilities, while the low local temperatures can help with cooling requirements. There were no improvements in 2020. Photo credit: Jiang Yifan.

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Testimony before the United States House of Representatives Committee on Energy and Commerce 2021 Texas Grid Failure

Environmental Progress

ERCOT also expected, during peak demand events in winter, to have power from wind represent about 27% of installed wind capacity. In its most severe appraisal of the loss of wind capacity, ERCOT expected 8% of wind power compared to capacity. Terrorism and the Electric Power Delivery System.

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Environment & Energy Educational Opportunities For Students & Adults

PA Environment Daily

18 Planet Philadelphia Radio Program Provides Updates On Wind Power, Local Green Energy Efforts -- PA Wilds Center: PA Wilds Makers Market On Oct. 17 -- Williamsport Sun: Oct. 17 National Hiking Day At Rider Park Will Offer Beautiful Views -- Oct. 19 In Cameron County -- CleanScapes, Partners Hold Oct. 22 , 1:00 p.m.

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79 New Stories - REAL Environmental & Conservation Leadership In PA

PA Environment Daily

-- Post-Gazette Guest Essay: 60 Years Ago, Pittsburgh’s Rachel Carson Was More Right Than She Knew - By Jack Doyle, Historian [PFAS ‘Forever’ Chemicals] -- Penn State Extension Host July 27 Water Cooler Talk On Pesticides And Water Pollution [PaEN] -- Sign On To The REAL Energy Freedom For Pennsylvania Petition To PA Lawmakers [PaEN] -- New Muhlenberg (..)

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189 New Stories - REAL Environmental & Conservation Leadership In PA

PA Environment Daily

18 Planet Philadelphia Radio Program Provides Updates On Wind Power, Local Green Energy Efforts -- Community Advocates For Clean Energy Host Nov. Million Settlement Of Air Pollution Violations For 2019 Philadelphia Refinery Explosion, Fire; Public Comments Invited [PaEN] -- Inquirer - Frank Kummer: EPA Reaches $4.2