I might be an astrophysicist, but I'm still learning about stargazing
New Scientist
APRIL 3, 2024
I have two degrees in astronomy, so you'd think I would know what I'm doing when it comes to looking at the sky.
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Rebutting 33 False Claims About Solar, Wind, and Electric Vehicles
Law Columbia
APRIL 3, 2024
Achieving the United States’ ambitious emissions reduction goals depends in large part on the rapid adoption of wind and solar energy and the electrification of consumer vehicles. However, misinformation and coordinated disinformation about renewable energy is widespread and threatens to undermine public support for the transition. In a new report , the Sabin Center identifies and examines 33 of the most pervasive false claims about solar energy, wind energy, and electric vehicles, with the aim
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