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Hottest Century Ever: Global Warming Trend Continues

Hottest Century Ever: Global Warming Trend Continues

As the global warming trend worsens the harsh winters may get worse. This may be counter intuitive however quite true and based on research from MIT. Learn more about our record breaking climate change trend and what can be done to curb this growth.

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Climate Change a National Security Risk

Climate Change a National Security Risk

Climate change isn’t just a topic for debate, it is a serious concern to the national security of the United States. That is why the Obama administration added climate change to the national security strategy and seeks a global consensus on change.

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Election Survey Finds Nine in Ten Americans See Sense in Solar

Election Survey Finds Nine in Ten Americans See Sense in Solar

With the political stage heating up, renewable energy seems to be a hot button topic. A recent survey has uncovered that many Americans favor renewable energy, though are confused as to their options. Explore what else the survey found regarding their desire for the Whitehouse’s use of solar energy.

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Federal Solar Tax Credit Generates Green Jobs, Investment and Healthy Taxpayer Returns

Federal Solar Tax Credit Generates Green Jobs, Investment and Healthy Taxpayer Returns

Contrary to initial reports, the Solar Tax Credit yields respectable returns for families and the federal government. A recent report shows the tax credit has created green jobs, investments in solar technologies and a nice return on investment for the American taxpayers.

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Taking a Closer Look at the Clean-Energy Loan Program

Taking a Closer Look at the Clean-Energy Loan Program

The Department of Energy’s Clean Energy program is still gaining traction, though it is already generating a lot of buzz in and around the political circles of D.C. As we explore deeper into this program we can see that the program has yielded mixed results.

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One Small Victory Against the Toxic Practice of Fracking

One Small Victory Against the Toxic Practice of Fracking

The only thing cool about fracking is being able to say the word. The drilling practices of fracking have been linked to toxic wastewater and polluted air, though new rules may help curb that exposure. Find out how one tiny step for mother earth could start the end of an era.

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President Obama Supports Fracking during State of the Union

President Obama Supports Fracking during State of the Union

President Obama announced his support of fracking during the 2012 State of the Union address. An unexpected endorsement for a natural gas extraction method linked to radioactive wastewater and cancer causing chemical cocktails which are pumped into the ground contaminating our drinking water.

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Solar Energy Takes a Giant Leap Forward with Solar Paint Technology

Solar Energy Takes a Giant Leap Forward with Solar Paint Technology

It is almost unbelievable, but Sunbelievable is a solar paint technology that can produce electricity from nano-technology. Researchers from the University of Notre Dame have created what may be the next generation of solar power production.

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The Solyndra Bankruptcy has a Silver Lining for Green Energy

The Solyndra Bankruptcy has a Silver Lining for Green Energy

The political strife surrounding the Solyndra bankruptcy while unfortunate for the industry does have a silver lining. Even bad press can be good press when it opens the door to debate and discuss renewable energy and how to make it more available and affordable.

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