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Forecast calls for pain
Not long after President Barack Obama promised to fight climate change in his inaugural address, temperatures soared to 70 last week in Baltimore — in late January. Our weather continues to be unrecognizable. Last summer was the hottest ever...
Tags: Environmental Issues, Christopher Van Hollen Jr., Natural Disasters, Hurricanes, Hybrid Vehicles
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12 Broward teachers win $14,000 for classroom projects
Some good news for the Broward school district: 12 teachers are getting grants worth a total of $14,000 to fund classroom projects that teach students about energy. The grants are sponsored by Florida Power & Light Company's 2013 Teacher Grant Program....Tags: LEGO Group, New River (Broward, Florida), Florida Gators, Broward County Public Schools, Western High School
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Don't let offshore wind fizzle
The sentiment of the commentary, "Nuclear blows away wind" (Feb. 1) worries me. As a District of Columbia resident, I see Maryland as a leader capable of bringing offshore wind to the entire region. First, offshore wind farms will not be developed if...Tags: Renewable Energy, Washington, DC, Petroleum Industry, Environmental Issues, Wind Power
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Maryland needs wind power
It is with great interest that I read The Sun's article, "O'Malley to push for wind yet again," (Jan. 13) but I don't understand the opposition. Some opponents say wind farms would "look bad." Funny, how windmills in Holland are considered beautiful. More...Tags: Renewable Energy, Environmental Issues, Wind Power
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Solar and wind power are no panacea for climate change
Your recent commentary on climate change continues the politically correct approach to the problem of global warming and its solutions without approaching the reality of what has been accomplished and what the underlying issues are ("Forecast calls for...
Tags: Conservation, Environmental Issues, Petroleum Industry, Ecosystems, Physical Fitness and Exercise
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Solar projects in pipeline expected to employ locals for years to come
Staff WriterConstruction of a 950-acre solar energy generation facility is more than half finished, and with it more than 300 local construction jobs. However, there may be enough solar construction in the queue to keep locals busy for several more years. Tenaska&...Tags: Alternative Energy, Renewable Energy, Environmental Issues
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Winnetka resident disputes how village credits him for solar energy
Theodore Wynnychenko built his Winnetka home with energy conservation in mind — his and the village's — and now is fighting to get what he believes he's owed. He installed solar panels, a large underground storage tank for collecting...Tags: Renewable Energy, Alternative Energy, Energy Saving, Environmental Issues
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Letters: Go solar, DWP
Re "DWP will buy excess solar energy," Jan. 12 Well it's about time. But why should the L.A. Department of Water and Power limit the amount of solar energy it will buy from customers through 2016 to 100 megawatts? Why not buy all the solar power...Tags: Alternative Energy, Renewable Energy, Environmental Issues
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New solar-powered lights are decorative, easy to install and bright
Q: I am not good with electrical wiring, so I want to try some solar-powered lights for landscaping and walkways. Do the newer ones provide brighter and more hours of light than the old ones I once tried? — Al M. A: Trying to wire...
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Hawaii sets 'breakthrough' framework for new solar power
Hawaii’s love affair with rooftop solar energy has turned into a gold rush. In 2012, as many permits for new solar units were issued on the island of Oahu alone as in the entire state over the last decade. That, inevitably, has led to gridlock....
Tags: Renewable Energy, Alternative Energy, Energy Saving, Environmental Issues, Hawaiian Electric Company Incorporated
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Los Angeles DWP unveils solar power buyback program
L.A. NOWL.A. Department of Water and Power customers will be able to sell back excess solar energy created on rooptops and parking lots under a new program approved by the city utility's board of commissioners.... -
This team is solar powered up
A group of Laguna Beach High School students have mastered a whole raft of skills and technology to construct and equip their entry in the 2013 Solar Cup. Members of the high school Solar Club have spent school days and weekends since November...
Tags: Natural Resource Industry, Science and Technology, Renewable Energy, Alternative Energy, Conservation
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