Tag: News
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Will Thorium Save Us From Climate Change?
As knowledge about climate change increases, so does demand for clean energy. Technologies like solar, wind, hydro, geothermal, tidal and biofuels, along with energy-grid designs that will help us take advantage of renewables, are part of the equation, as is conservation. But many argue that, despite Fukushima and other disasters, nuclear is the best option…
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Earn NABCEP Credits with ReneSola’s Free PV Installer Training
Beginning in February, ReneSola will conduct a series of free NABCEP accredited training events in 18 cities. Join the company to learn about ReneSola’s latest inverter and module product lines, while earning NABCEP credits. Lunch, happy hour, giveaways, and door […] — Solar Builder magazine
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Why Environmental Justice Needs More Attention 20 Years After President Clinton’s Monumental Executive Order
Twenty years ago today, the U.S. government acknowledged the need for environmental justice for the first time in our nation’s history. President Bill Clinton signed Executive Order 12898, “Federal Actions to Address Environmental Justice in Minority Populations and Low-Income Populations.” From that moment on, federal agencies were charged with “identifying and addressing, as appropriate, disproportionately high and…
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Breaking: Third Coal-Related Spill in the Last Month Contaminates West Virginia Waterway
The West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is investigating a coal slurry spill, reported to be of “significant” size, from a pipe that ruptured early this morning at the Kanawha Eagle Prep Plant in Kanawha County, WV. The slurry spilled into Fields Creek and has apparently begun to reach the Kanawha River, about 3.5 miles away. [caption id=”attachment_321038″…
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100+ Jewelers Say ‘No’ to Dirty Gold For Valentine’s Day
Just in time for Valentine’s Day, more than 100 of the world’s leading jewelry retailers—including eight of the top 10 in the U.S.—have committed to more responsible metals sourcing by signing the No Dirty Gold campaign’s Golden Rules. “Dirty gold just isn’t romantic,” said Payal Sampat of Earthworks’ No Dirty Gold campaign. “Retailers don’t want consumers…