Added Benefits: Cleaning up our Energy
There are many factors to consider when making energy choices. Fortunately, one choice can have many benefits.
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Author: Kristen Brown
Different Aerosols and Worse COVID Outcomes
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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Clear Air, Calm Hospitals
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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From Horseless to Driverless
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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Save Energy, Save the World
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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My Chemical Romance
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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Waste not, want not. Stop Food 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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Shopping local…for energy?
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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A totally renewable energy future?
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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Choosing Green 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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