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Turning over a new leaf: a roundup of the best new environmental-science books

Physics World

They cover the well-known and already in use (nuclear and solar power) to the outlandish-seeming (spraying the sky with particles to reflect sunlight) and everything in between. Brave Green World: How Science Can Save Our Planet by Chris Forman and Claire Asher. 99 Maps to Save the Planet by KATAPULT.

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Power through the Adirondack Park

Circle of Blue

I call it a one-time disturbance,” said Tim Mihuc, a professor of environmental science at SUNY Plattsburgh. Still, energy economists and many environmentalists see the existing Canadian reservoirs as a key tool to balance wind and solar power sources in New York. Then the boats will be gone. “I

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Nuclear Plant Closures And Renewables Increase Electricity Prices & Unreliability, Testifies Michael Shellenberger to U.S. Senate

Environmental Progress

Kerstine Appunn, "What's New in Germany's Renewable Energy Act 2021," Clean Energy Wire, last modified January 6, 2021, [40] Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems ISE,”Net installed electricity generation capacity in Germany” and ”Electricity Price Statistics”. Accessed March 7, 2021. [41] 4 (2018): 914–925, [link] [42] Mark Z.

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Monday, April 22 - Earth Day: PA Environment & Energy NewsClips - 4.22.24

PA Environment Daily

To Host Electronics Waste Recycling Event April 27 In Schuylkill County -- Warren Times: Winners Announced In Warren Conservation District Youth Art Contest -- Post-Gazette Guest Essay: The Environment’s Better, Worse This Earth Day - By University of Maryland Center For Environmental Science -- Reading Eagle: Berks Nature Nonprofit Has Evolved Over (..)

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March 24 Weekly PA Environment Digest Now Available

PA Environment Daily

Solar Panel Recycling, Refurbishment Now Available In Philly Area City & State PA Hosts April 22 Energy Summit - The Future Of Energy In Pennsylvania DEP Invites Comments On Individual Stormwater Permit For Mass Grading Of 513 Acre Data Center Project Site In Pittston Twp.,

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100 New Stories - REAL Environmental & Conservation Leadership In PA

PA Environment Daily

Million EPA Loan To Continue Drinking Water System Improvements -- Post-Gazette: Pittsburgh Officials Announce $52.4 Million EPA Loan For Water Infrastructure Improvements -- Pittsburgh 2030 District Announces Significant Progress In Reducing Carbon Emissions - 44.8% From Baseline; Savings Of $59.7

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Environment & Energy Educational Opportunities For Students & Adults

PA Environment Daily

Data Centers And Pennsylvania's Future [PaEN] -- Volunteers Needed!