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Solar Power And The Landscape

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The use of solar power is growing rapidly but with all the growth, solar power only provides 1% of the country’s electricity.  On the other hand, in 2014, solar power accounted for almost a third of all the new US electric generating capacity.  According to the International Energy Agency, solar power could be the world’s leading source of electricity by the year 2050.

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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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Meet the new threat in cans

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A past Earth Wise segment explored the health risks associated with bisphenol A, or BPA, a chemical used in polycarbonate plastics and epoxy resins. Exposure has been linked variety of health concerns, among them obesity, reproductive cancers, asthma, and diabetes. [Read more…] about Meet the new threat in cans

WAMC Northeast Public Radio

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