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The Environmental Movement Works

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When each day seems to bring more bad news about the health of our planet, it can be easy to wonder if the environmental movement is working. But a new study in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences has found that, at the state level, environmentalism is linked with lower carbon emissions.

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Moving Toward 100% Renewables

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More and more cities, states and even entire countries are setting goals to use 100% renewable energy.  For the most part, these goals relate to electrical power, which is the energy need most attainable via renewable sources.  But ultimately, we would like to cover all of our energy needs –  electrical power, heating and cooling, and transportation – using sustainable renewable resources.

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WAMC Northeast Public Radio

WAMC/Northeast Public Radio is a regional public radio network serving parts of seven northeastern states (more...)