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How Much Global Warming Is Guaranteed Even If We Stopped Building Coal-Fired Power Plants Today?

Humanity has yet to reach the point of no return when it comes to catastrophic climate change, according to new calculations. If we content ourselves with the existing fossil-fuel infrastructure we can hold greenhouse gas concentrations below 450 parts per … Continue reading

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Nuclear Energy: Pros and Cons

An excerpt from Design is the Problem, by Nathan Shedroff PROS Lower carbon dioxide (and other greenhouse gases) released into theatmosphere in power generation. Low operating costs (relatively). Known, developed technology “ready” for market. Large power-generating capacity able to meet … Continue reading

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Nuclear Power Plants and Potassium Iodide (KI)

FEMA’s – Nuclear Power Plant Preparedness Document “The thyroid gland is vulnerable to the uptake of radioactive iodine. If a radiological release occurs at a nuclear power plant, States may decide to provide the public with a stable iodine, potassium … Continue reading

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Maglev Wind Turbine

Maglev Wind Turbine

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Renewable energy in New Mexico

Talking renewable energy and green collar jobs with David Griscom from Regional Development Corporation.

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Helix Wind Turbine

Helix Wind Turbine

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What will a renewable energy economy look like?

If it moves towards renewable, sustainable, clean forms of energy production, what will the Kansas economy look like?

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Geothermal Energy: Harnessing the Heat Beneath Your Feet

Right below your feet is a source of renewable energy that is largely untapped. It heats groundwater by conduction and convection as it travels toward the surface of the earth. Lawrence Livermore National Lab scientists Carol Bruton and John Ziagos … Continue reading

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Investing in Our Clean Energy Future

The President hosted an event focused on “Investing in Our Clean Energy Future,” with experts from inside and outside government.

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