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How wind farms are supercharging the economies of rural America
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How wind farms are supercharging the economies of rural America

"Benefits to local areas from wind and solar power could generate $60 billion in annual revenue by 2030, according to a 2021 report by the Colorado-based Rocky Mountain Institute. Much of that money will flow to rural areas, rivaling the economic impact of the beef, corn, and soy industries. That $60 billion figure includes $2.7 billion in annual tax revenue, $2.2 billion in annual payments to landowners and $6 billion in annual wages for construction and maintenance jobs."

Somewhere Between “No More Meat” and “It’s a Hoax:” The Electoral Case for Commonsense Environmentalism
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Somewhere Between “No More Meat” and “It’s a Hoax:” The Electoral Case for Commonsense Environmentalism

"Republicans need to make the case for commonsense environmental policies like nuclear transformation. It’s the middle ground between banning meat to save the environment and bashing environmental concerns as a hoax. By focusing on local and community based climate solutions, an all-of-the-above approach to energy, and an acceptance of anthropogenic climate change, Republicans can win over young voters."

Planting More Trees In Cities Could Slash Summer Heat Deaths, Study Finds
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Planting More Trees In Cities Could Slash Summer Heat Deaths, Study Finds

"The research identifies a way for city planners to combat the impact of rising temperatures, wrote Kristie Ebi, a professor for health and the environment at the University of Washington, in a linked comment. Such action is especially important as climate change continues to drive temperatures upwards and it must be combined with other initiatives like modifying infrastructure to reduce heat, added Ebi, who was not involved in the research. Ultimately, 'all heatwave-related deaths are preventable,' Ebi said.

Europe’s Answer to Biden’s Climate Bill Is Still Murky Green
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Europe’s Answer to Biden’s Climate Bill Is Still Murky Green

"Coming up with a clear-cut response to American largesse is tricky for the EU as it involves negotiations between 27 member states. Also, Europe is ahead of the U.S. in some elements of its shift to clean energy. Excluding hybrids, electric vehicles accounted for 12% of new passenger vehicles sold in the EU last year, versus 5.8% in the U.S."

House GOP’s energy agenda is about supply chains
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House GOP’s energy agenda is about supply chains

"'Where Republicans and Democrats are coming together, even if they’re using different language on it and goals in total, [it’s that] there’s a need to at least shore up American energy security,' said Drew Bond, president of the right-aligned climate group C3 Solutions."

GE Hitachi Signs Contract for the First North American Small Modular Reactor
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GE Hitachi Signs Contract for the First North American Small Modular Reactor

"'This contract is an important milestone and solidifies our position as the leading SMR technology provider,' said GEH President and CEO Jay Wileman. 'We aim to deliver the first SMR in North America and, in doing so, lead the start of a new era of nuclear power that will provide zero-emission energy generation, energy security and energy reliability around the globe. We can’t express our appreciation enough for the leadership role that OPG and the Province of Ontario are taking for a project that will benefit Ontario, Canada and the world.'"

Texas Leaders’ Plan to Fight Power Outages Ignores Clean Tech
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Texas Leaders’ Plan to Fight Power Outages Ignores Clean Tech

"Wind energy was running low during the severe Winter Storm Uri, but as it turned out, it wasn’t renewables, but fossil fuels—particularly poorly winterized natural gas systems—that were primarily to blame for the cascading grid collapse that left 10 million people without power and 246 people dead."

FPL adds 10 solar energy centers to power 150,000 homes
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FPL adds 10 solar energy centers to power 150,000 homes

"The sites include Cavendish Solar Energy Center in Okeechobee County and two in St. Lucie County: Pink Trail Solar Energy Center and Bluefield Preserve Solar Energy Center in St. Lucie County. The site in Okeechobee will provide power to the FPL Cavendish NextGen Hydrogen Hub, which is expected to be completed at the end of this year, FPL says, and will be state's first-of-its-kind 'green hydrogen' facility."

Manchin, Westerman plot new push for permitting reform
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Manchin, Westerman plot new push for permitting reform

"'If we want to get it on President [Joe] Biden’s desk, we’re going to have to have Democrats on board,' Westerman told E&E News earlier in the week. 'Do I think we can pass something without Democrat support here in the House? Sure. But you can’t pass it out of the Senate without Democrat support.'"

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