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Energy Storage Can Help People with Disabilities Through Extreme Weather Events 

Union of Concerned Scientists

This blog post was first published on Utility Dive on March 6, 2023. Energy storage could have saved Robert’s life. Energy storage and microgrids can save lives This type of technology is a safe and reliable option for residents who want to guarantee backup power to their home during power outage situations.

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Michigan Can Transition to 100-Percent Renewable Energy by 2035, Save Lives, and Create Jobs

Union of Concerned Scientists

From this 2040 perspective, Michigan’s 100-percent renewable energy standard took full effect five years ago, and—along with accelerated closures of coal plants, like the one in Monroe, and a ban on new gas plant construction—it has saved Michigan families at least $15 billion in public health costs. Family members lost too soon.

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Sustainable Finance 101: The Impact of Climate Change on Your Money

Enviromental Defense

In this blog, we’ll discuss how climate change poses a risk to finance. What does climate change mean for your retirement savings? That means that your hard earned retirement savings could lose value. How can fund managers protect against climate costs while also serving the fossil fuel industry?

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Danger Season Heat Is on–It’s Past Time to Act

Union of Concerned Scientists

When I think about summer, I think of the carefree days I spent playing kickball, kick-the-can, and tag with the kids in my neighborhood. And after cursing into my coffee morning, I started writing this blog post. However, I sit here today and it really sinks in that it isn’t only a future problem—it is here, and it is now.

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An Interview about Row Crop Machinery Technology

JANZEN AG

When GPS guidance systems became affordable, they had an immediate positive impact for farmers in saving time, fuel, and other inputs. At some point the costs of new machines will be justified by their efficiencies and ease of use, even for small operators. Do you still hold that opinion? Yes I do. Belz, Adam.