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Deserts as Ecosystems and Why They Need Protecting

Environmental Science

This will be problematic while carbon emissions continue to increase, and world governments will need to do something about it in the future. Deserts are also useful sources of wind power. There are always desert winds, but at certain times of the year wind is much higher which can also generate energy (34).

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Nuclear Plant Closures And Renewables Increase Electricity Prices & Unreliability, Testifies Michael Shellenberger to U.S. Senate

Environmental Progress

23] In response to Fukushima, the Japanese government shut down its nuclear plants and the cost of electricity went up. As a result, 1,280 people died from cold from unaffordable electrical power, researchers calculate, between 2011 and 2014. [24] 20] Electricity prices in Germany have risen 50 percent in the 15 years since 2007. [21]

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ESA Policy News: August 30, 2021

ESA

Its agenda states that the event will drive global action needed to address biodiversity issues, and offer a unique platform for government, business, and civil society to collaborate for nature conservation. Offering both in-person and virtual participation, this inclusive event will enable broad engagement from around the world.

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Policy News: July 12, 2021

ESA

It is likely that Congress will pass a temporary stop gap measure to buy more time for funding negotiations and avert a government shutdown. White House: A prominent critic of the Trump administration’s scientific policies, Gretchen Goldman, has joined Biden White House’s Office of Science and Technology Policy.

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The Trump War on Science: Daring blindness, Denying climate change, Destroying the EPA and other daily disasters

Science Blogs

Trump attacks wind power in state that gets nearly third of energy from wind. Updated: Trump pick for USDA science post has drawn darts for lack of technical background. GOP Effort To Make Environmental Science 'Transparent' Worries Scientists. GOP Science chairman extolls 'benefits' of climate change.

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ESA Policy News: August 16, 2021

ESA

However, the world could avoid the more extreme scenarios in the report if governments sharply reduce carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gas emissions. Biden earlier this year pledged to transition the current gas- and diesel-powered federal fleet to “clean energy” vehicles. Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs. Chair : Sen.

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