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Dec 20

5 overlooked politics stories that are worth your time

By Saher Khan

The 24-hour news cycle is filled with politics coverage, but not everything gets the attention it deserves. Here are five politics stories you may have missed in the past week.

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Nov 01

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How the second-busiest U.S. fishing port is powered by wind and water

By Rachel Waldholz

Kodiak, Alaska, is not only home to abundant fishing grounds, but also to one of the most innovative power grids in the country. As the cost of diesel rose a decade ago, a local electric co-op decided to aim for…

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Aug 06

If we keep subsidizing wind, will the cost of wind energy go down?

By Eric Williams and Eric Hittinger, The Conversation

If history is a guide, policies that promote wind power expansion will lead to lower prices – potentially beating fossil fuels in the US by 2030.

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Jul 07

Renewable sources of electricity outpace nuclear plants

By Michael Biesecker, Associated Press

WASHINGTON — For the first time in decades, the United States got more electricity from renewable sources than nuclear power in March and April.

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Jun 23

Why offshore wind turbines can’t handle the toughest hurricanes

By Roni Dengler

Offshore wind developments are rapidly expanding. But most wind turbines are not built to withstand a direct hit from the strongest hurricanes, according to a new study.

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Jun 22

Energy Secretary Rick Perry distances himself from Trump’s proposed budget cuts

By Matthew Daly, Associated Press

As senators condemned the budget at a hearing, Energy Secretary Rick Perry made it clear he did not have a say on the request submitted to Congress.

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May 29

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How Norway’s government made electric cars irresistible

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Norway's vast wealth comes from decades of gas and oil production, yet its citizens are turning their backs on fossil fuels and embracing electric cars like nowhere else. In fact, the Norwegian government is planning to end sales of gasoline…

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Feb 06

Column: How the backlash to globalization could hurt the middle class

By Vikram Mansharamani

A rapidly growing global middle class is generating rising demand for refrigerators, computers, air conditioners and smartphones. And thanks to globalization and trade, these power-hungry goods are accessible. But what happens if the backlash against free trade grows?…

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Oct 06

Oregon to transform lakes into batteries to charge electricity grid

By Jes Burns, OPB/EarthFix

A project in Oregon’s Klamath County is aiming to complement renewable energy development in the Northwest by creating a giant water battery.

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May 06

U.S. investment in renewable energy outpaces fossil fuels

By Michael Biesecker, Associated Press

2015 was the second straight year U.S. investment in renewable energy projects has outpaced that of fossil fuels. Robust growth is once again predicted for this year.

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