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This fuel-rich area in Arctic Russia could potentially emit 11.2 billion tons of carbon dioxide throughout its lifetime.
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August 2, 2023
Can Permitting Barriers Be Overcome to Accelerate Clean Energy?
Clean energy projects can take several years to be approved in the United States. What solutions can permitting reform present?
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July 6, 2023
How Can Electric Vehicles Overcome Their Limitations?
Between their cheaper operating costs and reduced emissions, electric vehicles are becoming the new focus of clean transportation.
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June 21, 2023
An Analysis of the EPA’s New Emissions Standards
This “Tip of the Iceberg” episode explores EPA’s obligations with regard to carbon emissions, as well as some new EPA regulations.
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June 21, 2023
Environmental Art: Understand the Message Before Throwing Soup at It
This episode of "The Sweaty Penguin" explores what “environmental art” means and looks at some of the environmental impacts of art.
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June 14, 2023
The Eagle Ford Shale: Even the Oil Woes Are Bigger in Texas
The shale in Southeast Texas has the potential to emit 5.9 billion tons of carbon dioxide over the course of its extraction lifetime.
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June 7, 2023
Stilt Houses: How an Ancient Architectural Design Could Become a Climate Solution
Stilt houses offer coastal communities a way to adapt to climate change, reducing flood risk and increasing tourism revenue.
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May 31, 2023
Chloroprene: The Chemical Behind Cancer Alley’s Latest Lawsuit
The Denka chloroprene plant puts residents of LaPlace, Louisiana, at higher risks of cancer. How can their air and future be healthier?
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May 25, 2023
Israel’s Energy Dilemma: The Leviathan Gas Field
Despite many innovative clean energy ideas, few have been implemented in Israel, home of the problematic "carbon bomb" Leviathan Gas Field.
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May 19, 2023
Red Spruce: How Climate Change Could Impact Nova Scotia’s Provincial Tree
Red Spruces are faced with droughts, cold fronts, and acid rain. What does the future look like for these important trees?
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May 10, 2023
Green Crabs Are Decimating Coastal Ecosystems and Shellfish Industries
Green crabs are one of the worst invasive species, destroying seagrass, salt marshes, and shellfish populations.
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May 4, 2023
Fracking in Pennsylvania Brings Pollution and Economic Disappointment
The Marcellus Shale in Pennsylvania is home to the second highest emitting oil and gas carbon bomb globally. Why is this project harmful?
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April 19, 2023
Why Does Climate Change Worsen Droughts?
Drought is one of the most commonly cited impacts of climate change, leading to water shortages, crop failures, and wildfires.
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April 12, 2023
A Canadian Gas Field Is Polluting First Nation Communities
The Montney Formation is a 130,000-square-kilometer natural gas resource in Canada that causes air, water, and noise pollution.
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