All posts tagged coal fired power plant

China’s March to Solar Dominance

China’s March to Solar Dominance

Take a look at China’s march to solar dominance. China has made a commitment to solar power, quickly making China a leader in renewable energy.

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Energy Production: is Short-Termism Killing our Planet?

Energy Production: is Short-Termism Killing our Planet?

Our continued reliance on legacy methods of energy production is killing our planet and we have the data to prove it. Why are we not pushing for a cleaner and more economical energy production method in these advanced times?

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United States and China Reach Groundbreaking Climate Change Agreement

United States and China Reach Groundbreaking Climate Change Agreement

The U.S. and China reached a landmark agreement on curbing climate change. This comes at a critical time as 39.8 billion tons of carbon dioxide was pumped into the planet’s atmosphere last year alone, a new record.

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The Planet Breaks Record for Carbon Dioxide Emissions, On Pace to Do It Again

The Planet Breaks Record for Carbon Dioxide Emissions, On Pace to Do It Again

A sad milestone has been reached and nobody is excited that we have achieved it. The planet recently set a new record in carbon dioxide emissions, pushing us farther down the climate change path.

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Money Saving Energy Efficiency Tips For Your Home

Money Saving Energy Efficiency Tips For Your Home

A sustainable lifestyle doesn’t happen on accident, it requires work for all involved. These energy efficient tips for your home are unexpected, yet easy to tackle. Go green and save some green by checking out these tips today.

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Carbon Emissions in US at 20 Year Low, Coal’s Long Goodbye

Carbon Emissions in US at 20 Year Low, Coal’s Long Goodbye

According to the EIA, carbon emissions from energy use is at a 20 year low, which is excellent news for the planet. The research points to warmer weather in the winter and increased natural gas usage as a coal alternative.

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Biomass is the Forgotten Renewable Energy Source

Biomass is the Forgotten Renewable Energy Source

Biomass energy is often overlooked as a renewable energy that could lead to energy independence for America. When compared to burning fossil fuels, biomass has a lower greenhouse gas footprint when you consider that fossil fuels release “new” carbon dioxide into the atmosphere. Find out how the oldest energy source could be our path to the future.

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EPA Rules Force 6 Polluting Coal Fired Power Plants to Shutdown

EPA Rules Force 6 Polluting Coal Fired Power Plants to Shutdown

Thanks to the EPA’s new regulations, six obsolete coal fired power plants are going to be shutdown. The Mercury and Air Toxics Standards were introduced in December and could result in the closing of nearly sixty polluting power plants.

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