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Are EV Batteries Recyclable?

Union of Concerned Scientists

Luckily, lithium-ion battery recycling research and development has been going on for years and there is an existing and growing repurposing and recycling system in North America for these components. Current lithium-ion battery collection, repurposing, and recycling network in North America. Slattery et al.

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Just and Sustainable Solutions for the Mining and Recycling of Rare Earth Elements in Wind Turbines

Union of Concerned Scientists

The wind is in our sails on the voyage towards a clean energy future. Wind energy is currently the largest renewable energy source in the US, and the industry is growing fast. Recycling rare earth elements. Many governments, the mining industry, and renewable energy companies are committed to tackling it.

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What’s Up With Water – November 1, 2021

Circle of Blue

In that decade, the federal government created the U.S. And state governments began to secure those same rights for individuals in their constitutions. The electric company Central Maine Power got its state and federal permits and began construction on a high-voltage transmission line called New England Clean Energy Connect.

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2021-2022 California Environmental Legislation: What’s Been Enacted?

Legal Planet

SB 1145 requires CARB to create and maintain an online dashboard providing the public with information about the state’s progress on meeting its climate change goals, increasing government accountability. Clean Energy.

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What Happens to Wind Turbine Blades at the End of Their Life Cycle?

Union of Concerned Scientists

While today’s carbon fiber and fiberglass require lots of energ y to produce and are hard to recycle , incorporating more bio-materials into their composites and developing new recycling technologies can reduce their footprint. Can wind turbine blades be recycled? The company aims to make all its blades fully recyclable by 2030.

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Solar Panels may be Hazardous Waste No More

Greenbuilding Law

Solar panels provide clean energy from the sun, and their prevalence as an energy source has been growing dramatically. Some believe this end of life government subsidy to the solar industry is key to continuing the greater solar market uptick and reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

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Northeast PA Environmental Partners Announce 2021 Award Recipients

PA Environment Daily

On September 21, the Northeast PA Environmental Partners announced their 2021 award recipients. In addition, the Co-op created an educational kiosk and a mini documentary about the project to increase knowledge about solar energy and the power of collaboration in a community.

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