Union of Concerned Scientists

DECEMBER 12, 2022

The high demand for balsa wood in blades for lightweight structural support has linked the wind industry’s demand to increased Amazon rainforest logging and balsa plantation farming. To ensure the wind industry upholds environmental justice and stewards its raw materials, many companies are replacing balsa with other materials.

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Recycling Wind Power Technology Technology 326

Edouard Stenger

JUNE 13, 2023

The situation is pretty dramatic in Brazil where the Amazon rainforest may reach a tipping point. Solar and wind power I think this one has been the most talked about. Switching to solar and wind power is the most straightforward and easiest way to slash emissions.

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Wind Power Deforestation Climate Change Carbon Dioxide 52

PA Environment Daily

JUNE 12, 2022

-- Lawmakers From Both Parties, Advocates, DCNR Secretary Highlight Once-In-A-Lifetime Opportunity To Fund Local Water Cleanup, Recreation, State Park & Forest Safety & Maintenance Projects [PaEN] -- LancasterOnline Guest Essay: Important Moment For Lancaster County Waterways - Growing Greener III Funding Needed - Lancaster Farmland Trust -- (..)

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Environment Blog

MARCH 25, 2020

Miners make more profit if they spend less on electricity so some are making the move away from expensive fossil fuels and towards renewable energy such as solar and wind power. Some mining companies are getting in on the act, too.

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Fossil Fuels Renewable Energy Electricity Carbon Dioxide 52