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Climate Environmental Science Human Exposure and Public Health 

Added Benefits: Cleaning up our Energy

June 10, 2020June 11, 2020 Kristen Brown 0 Comments

There are many factors to consider when making energy choices. Fortunately, one choice can have many benefits.

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Human Exposure and Public Health 

Different Aerosols and Worse COVID Outcomes

April 15, 2020April 15, 2020 Kristen Brown 0 Comments #coronavirus, #COVID19, Air pollution, health

Air quality affects how healthy our lungs are going into a pandemic, and that can change your outcome if you’re infected by the virus.

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Human Exposure and Public Health Remediation 

Clear Air, Calm Hospitals

February 27, 2020February 23, 2020 Kristen Brown 0 Comments air quality, coal, electricity, health, regulations

Air quality is important for health. As we learn more about their relationship, we can make better decisions about how to clean the air.

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Environmental Science 

From Horseless to Driverless

December 11, 2019November 30, 2019 Kristen Brown 0 Comments

Our cars are taking on more of the work of driving, and someday we may not have to drive ourselves at all. We might think this is great for the environment, but that may not be the case.

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an image showing an LED lightbulb designed to replace an incandescent bulb.
Case Studies Climate 

Save Energy, Save the World

October 2, 2019September 29, 2019 Kristen Brown 0 Comments energy

Lots of us want to reduce our greenhouse gas emissions, but we may not know how to do it. Researchers tested different ways to teach us how to do this better.

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Cities Climate Environmental Science Remediation 

My Chemical Romance

August 13, 2019August 9, 2019 Kristen Brown 0 Comments

Did your chemistry teacher tell you that chemistry is all around you? It very literally is! You can find chemistry in many places, and the air around you is one of those places. Scientists use chemistry to figure out how to keep our air clean so we can stay healthy.

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Remediation 

Waste not, want not. Stop Food Waste.

April 24, 2019April 24, 2019 Kristen Brown 0 Comments food, food waste, Waste

We waste almost one third of our food. This wastes money and energy and hurts the environment. Learn what causes this problem and what you can do to fix it.

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Climate Environmental Science Human Exposure and Public Health 

Shopping local…for energy?

February 25, 2019March 4, 2019 Kristen Brown 0 Comments air quality, energy, health, oil and gas

The US has been producing more energy from its own natural resources in recent years. This is good for energy costs, but is it good for our health? Computer simulations can help figure it out.

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Climate Environmental Science 

A totally renewable energy future?

December 5, 2018December 10, 2018 Kristen Brown 0 Comments energy, renewable, Sustainability, sustainable

Many countries and states are trying to increase renewable energy to reduce CO2. There are lots of ambitious targets, and scientists analyze whether it is possible to meet these goals. This paper calculates whether it is possible for Europe to go 100% renewable.

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Cities Climate 

Choosing Green Energy

October 19, 2018October 30, 2018 Kristen Brown 0 Comments energy, green, solar, Solar Energy

We use electricity daily, so many of us want to use cleaner versions. But how should we do that? Is it better to install rooftop solar panels or invest in other clean energy sources? The decision will depend on your situation, but this article provides some information to help you make the best decision for you.

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