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Tipping Points

August 9, 2017 By EarthWise

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A tipping point is a point in time when a small thing can make a big change happen.  The term was popularized in sociology in recent decades, but really comes from physics where is refers to adding a small amount of weight to a balanced object causing it to topple over.

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Improving Energy Storage

June 22, 2017 By EarthWise

Improving Energy Storagehttps://earthwiseradio.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/EW-06-22-17-Improving-Energy-Storage.mp3

The transition to sustainable energy sources faces many challenges.  One important one is to make those sources as reliable as conventional energy systems.  For technologies like solar and wind power, which can’t operate around the clock, an enabling element is effective energy storage.   Energy storage is critical for both the electricity grid and for transportation.

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More Bears In New York

June 13, 2017 By EarthWise

More Bears In New Yorkhttps://earthwiseradio.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/EW-06-13-17-More-Bears-in-New-York.mp3

The population of black bears in southern New York has grown and expanded its range over the past 20 years, which has led to increased encounters with people.   Until recently, a detailed knowledge of bear populations in the state has been lacking.

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