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<i>Plugged In</i> Says Farewell

Plugged In will unplug on Friday. It’s been a great seven years and we look forward to continuing the conversations that we started here -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com

Wed Jun 6, 2018 17:21
Making Electricity Consumes a Lot of Water--What's the Best Way to Fix That?

Reducing water consumption from power plants is a worthy conservation strategy, but the cost may outweigh the benefits compared with alternatives like desalinating saltwater -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com

Thu May 17, 2018 21:54
High Percentage of Kindergartens Exposed to Transport Pollutants

Worsening air pollution from coal power and urban transport are threatening a high percentage of children across the world -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com

Fri May 11, 2018 17:31
Does Renewable Energy Increase Electricity Prices? See for Yourself

How much does electricity cost in your state? Where does it come from? Here's a chart -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com

Fri May 4, 2018 19:25
Dieselgate Pales in Comparison to What Automakers Just Did in America

It might be time for automakers to close their corporate sustainability responsibility departments after their American lobbying association reversed efficiency and pollution gains and... -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com

Fri Mar 30, 2018 23:56
New Report: Renewables Are Booming, but Fossils Are Still King

Renewables are booming worldwide. But, 70 percent of energy demand growth was met by fossil fuels in 2017, leading to a rise in greenhouse gas emissions -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com

Wed Mar 28, 2018 06:48

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