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Sustainability

14 Environmental Programs Eliminated in Trump’s Budget Proposal

Trump’s proposed budget wipes out funding for numerous programs devoted to climate change, public lands and sustainable energy.
February 13, 2018
by
John R. Platt
Trump’s proposed budget wipes out funding for numerous programs devoted to climate change, public lands and sustainable energy.
The Dose

Solar Energy Coming Back to Nevada

Citizens of the Silver State may soon be able to go solar once again. A bill going to Nevada Gov. Brian Sandoval’s desk next week would restore net metering, which the state’s utility regulators phased out in 2015. Net metering allows households to sell their excess solar energy back to utilities, making solar panels more affordable. Several solar companies stopped adding new Nevada customers after net metering was shut down. Now Tesla and Sunrun say they plan to come back if the bill is signed. 
June 9, 2017
by
John R. Platt
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Sustainability

Solar Power in Nepal: Protecting Wildlife, Empowering Women [Video]

Projects bring energy to ranger stations in Chitwan National Park, plus economic opportunities for nearby women.
June 7, 2017
by
John R. Platt
Projects bring energy to ranger stations in Chitwan National Park, plus economic opportunities for nearby women.
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Climate Change

Drawdown: 100 Powerful (and Sometimes Surprising) Solutions to Global Warming

Wind and solar are key, but so are family planning and plant-based diets.
May 19, 2017
by
John R. Platt
Wind and solar are key, but so are family planning and plant-based diets.

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