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It Makes “Cents”: Generating Renewable Electricity Benefits Health and Climate

November 8, 2019November 7, 2019 Mary Davis 0 Comments Air pollution, electricity, fossil fuels, Global Warming, Renewable energy

Replacing fossil fuel electricity generation with renewable technologies has measurable benefits to human health and the climate. Researchers recently developed a simulation tool that reveals benefits are higher in certain regions of the US than others. Read more to see where deploying renewables would have the biggest impact!

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Duck broods are more resilient than expected in the face of oil and natural gas extraction

September 30, 2019September 29, 2019 Sarah Shainker 0 Comments Conservation, development, ducks, fossil fuels, Oil, waterfowl, wetlands, wildlife

The Bakken Formation, a unique geological feature in the midwestern US and Canada, is a mecca for oil reserves and duck habitat. Scientists aimed to better understand how increased oil production has impacted the establishment and survival of duck broods.