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Environmental Impacts of Solar Power
The potential environmental impacts associated with solar power depend on the technology, which includes two broad categories: photovoltaic solar cells and concentrating solar thermal plants.
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Environmental Impacts of Renewable Energy Technologies
An overview of the environmental impacts of renewable energy sources such as wind, solar, geothermal, and biomass.
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Nuclear Frontline Communities
Nuclear frontline communities are people and communities directly harmed by nuclear weapons and nuclear materials.
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Science and Racial Equity
In general, people of color have received fewer of the benefits from scientific advances and borne more of the destructive consequences
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How Nuclear Weapons Work
At the center of every atom is a nucleus. Breaking that nucleus apart—or combining two nuclei together—can release large amounts of energy.
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Hurricanes and Climate Change
Increasingly destructive hurricanes are putting a growing number of people and communities at risk.
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EV batteries
What materials and types of metals are used to make batteries for electric cars? How much do batteries cost? How long do they last?
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EV Buying Guide
Information on how to choose the right electric vehicle including considerations such as range, charging, and performance of EVs in cold weather.
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Vehicles, Air Pollution & Human Health
Cars and trucks are one of the leading causes of air pollution—but cleaner vehicles can help.
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Self-Driving Cars 101
Self-driving cars are hitting the streets—are we ready for the potential impacts?
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Top Five Reasons to Choose an Electric Car
They're a really good buy.
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Car Emissions & Global Warming
Transportation is one of the largest sources of US global warming emissions—but cleaner vehicles can help.