All energy resources
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Water for Natural Gas
Producing electricity from natural gas has implications for our water resources.
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Water for Nuclear
The nuclear power cycle uses water in three major ways: extracting and processing uranium fuel, producing electricity, and controlling wastes and risks.
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The Renewable Electricity Standard
A primer on a national renewable electricity standard, including its mechanisms and the benefits that it can provide.
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Renewable Electricity Standards Deliver Economic Benefits
The development of renewable energy resources supports local economies, creates jobs, and moves the United States toward a cleaner, more reliable energy future.
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How the News Media Help the Koch Brothers and ExxonMobil
The press routinely cites climate contrarian think tanks without reporting their ties to the fossil fuel industry
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Ramping Up Renewables
The United States can significantly increase renewable energy while maintaining a reliable, affordable, and cleaner energy system.
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Ramping Up Renewables
The U.S. can dramatically expand renewable energy by utilizing existing technologies and making smart investments to improve the country's electricity system.
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Water Dependence Risks for America's Aging Coal Fleet
Many aging, water-intensive coal-fired power plants are vulnerable to energy-water collisions, which can have a significant impact on electricity production.
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Environmental Impacts of Hydrokinetic Energy
Hydrokinetic energy includes wave and tidal power and encompasses an array of energy technologies, many of which are still in the experimental stages or in the early stages of deployment.
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Environmental Impacts of Geothermal Energy
The environmental impacts of geothermal energy vary depending on the technology used to generate electricity and the type of cooling system utilized.
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Environmental Impacts of Wind Power
Wind power generates electricity without toxic pollution or global warming emissions, but it does have some environmental impacts that should be recognized and mitigated.
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Environmental Impacts of Hydroelectric Power
Hydroelectric power includes both massive hydroelectric dams and small run-of-the-river plants, both of which have associated environmental impacts.