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Des Moines, Iowa commits to 24/7 clean electricity

Renewable Energy World

Though it’s insulated from sea level rise, the state of Iowa faces many dangerous climate change impacts — which in turn threaten the nation’s food supply. Josh Mandelbaum, Senior Attorney at the Environmental Law & Policy Center, was elected to Des Moines City Council in 2017. Originally published on ILSR.org .

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A decidedly impartial review of Mark Jacobson’s 100% Clean, Renewable Energy and Storage for Everything

Renewable Energy World

Happy Earth Day 2021! Congress; and policy pros serving President Obama. The dual papers now made it easier for policy makers to push the 100% WWS model forward. External costs include everything from pre-mature deaths due to air pollution to the sky-rocketing insurance costs for properties vulnerable to sea level rise.

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28 Posts Commemorating the Seminal Efforts of Female Environmentalists

Green Market Oracle

The climate-induced environmental threats they face include sea-level rise and shifts in the ranges of important species of food bearing plants. Environmental insults are compounding the climate crisis.