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The Ute Mountain Ute Tribe goes solar

Avery White

July 16, 2019 |

High Country News |

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Under 800 Words

Response Location: United States, Ute Reservation, Colorado

The Ute Tribe’s reservation is building its first large-scale solar array with the end goal of transitioning to 100 percent renewable energy. The reservation, spanning Colorado, New Mexico, and Utah, has partnered with GRID Alternatives Colorado to implement this first installment, which will eliminate over 1,500 tons of greenhouse gas emissions in just the first year.

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Energy audit inspires Virginia yogis to ‘stand up for something that's important'

Elizabeth McGowan

July 08, 2019 |

Energy News Network |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, Yogaville, Virginia

A self-imposed audit of energy resources aimed at reducing a Virginia community's carbon footprint and utility bill resulted in a move towards solar power. The community now partners with other surrounding entities to teach solar bootcamps and raise awareness about the need for renewable energy sources.

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A tiny tweak in California law is creating a strange thing: carbon-negative oil

Akshat Rathi

July 01, 2019 |

Quartz |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: Switzerland

A collaboration between an oil company, a Harvard professor and California lawmakers has resulted in the creation of a large-scale energy plant. While there are still goals yet to be me, this plant is capable of capturing carbon dioxide from the air while simultaneously recovering oil.

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This DC apartment building provides low-income families with solar power and a resilience center

Natasha Riddle

June 27, 2019 |

Greater Greater Washington |

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Under 800 Words

Response Location: United States, Washington, District of Columbia

Solar energy allows for housing that is both affordable and resilient to climate change and other emergencies. In Washington D.C., Jubilee Housing, non-profit that creates affordable housing, partnered with New Partners Community Solar Corp. to create a building with a solar array that reduces utility costs, and a Resiliency Center, a multi-use space that serves as an aid distribution point during emergencies. The building is part of Washington D.C.’s commitment to remaining on the list of 100 Resilient Cities.

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After pipeline feud, Virginia nonprofit aims to reunite community with solar

Elizabeth McGowan

June 20, 2019 |

Energy News Network |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Union Hill, Virginia

A small town in Virginia has been divided over whether or not they should allow a compressor station to be built, so to help mend this rift, a local non-profit brought community members together for a weeklong solar boot camp. The nonprofit, which marries "green workforce development and environmental justice," used grant-funding to offer a cross-section of community members training that gives them the means to pursue careers in solar employment.

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In Ohio, craft breweries emerge as leaders for clean energy

Kathiann M. Kowalski

May 28, 2019 |

Energy News Network |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, Athens, Ohio

In the crowded craft beer industry, breweries in Ohio are standing out through environmentally-friendly practices. Several breweries are depending upon solar energy and energy-efficient lighting, which are funded through beer sales or through various government grants. They hope to spread this practice throughout the larger national brewing industry.

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An (Even More) Inconvenient Truth: Why Carbon Credits For Forest Preservation May Be Worse Than Nothing

Lisa Song

May 22, 2019 |

ProPublica |

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Over 3000 Words

Response Location: Brazil, Rio Branco, Acre

This story examines the well-publicized climate-change strategy of carbon credits: the idea that a CO₂-emitting company could offset its emissions by funding anti-logging efforts, effectively "saving" the equivalent amount of carbon. However, as it turns out, despite its popularity, most carbon credit programs do not actually work or, worse, may do more harm than good. This article details the shortcomings of this attempted solution to the effects of global warming.

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One Indiana congregation's fight for energy equality

Beth Edwards

May 20, 2019 |

Indiana Environmental Reporter |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Indianapolis, Indiana

Despite disputes between an Indianapolis church and a local utility company over net metering, the congregation continues to seek financing and resources for renewable energy-centered affordable housing projects. The church installs solar panels on housing development projects to make long-term housing more affordable, though they've faced push back based on strict housing laws that limit affordability of multi-family projects.

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Dairy Alternatives: Converting Cattle Methane Into Renewable Energy

Raisa Scriabine

May 16, 2019 |

KCET-TV |

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5-15 Minutes

Response Location: United States, Pixley, California

After California passed new regulations mandating that the dairy industry needs to mitigate the amount of methane emissions produced from cows, some farms like Airoso Dairy are adopting new technologies to do the job. The farm works with energy companies to use a digester that converts the cow’s manure into biofuel. While the initial investment in the technology can be expensive, this conversion of fuel has also added a new revenue stream for the farm.

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Cooled By Controversy In The U.S., Trash Incinerators Are Firing Up In Europe

Peter O'Dowd Jack Mitchell

May 03, 2019 |

WBUR |

Multi-Media |

5-15 Minutes

Response Location: Denmark, Copenhagen

A new trash incinerator in Copenhagen, Denmark, is cleaner, more efficient, and more effective than incinerators of the past. Once considered controversial, burning trash is now proving to be an innovative solution to tackling waste. Trash is burned to provide heat for the city instead of ending up in landfills where it produces greenhouse gases that contribute to global warming.

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