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Greenland ice sheet melting faster than in last 12 millennia

AGreenLiving

Earlier studies showed that the fast rate of ice melt will lead to rising sea levels and disruption in ocean currents. According to these predictions, Greenland’s ice contributes the most to sea-level rise, with advanced models showing it raising sea levels by 0.7 millimeters each year.

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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. An inclusive financing framework can also be used to install solar power. Originally published on ILSR.org . Josh Mandelbaum. Leading the way for Iowa.

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

Renewable Energy World

The plans, available at The Solutions Project’s “ Clean Energy ” link, reveal the unique mix of wind, water and sun technologies capable of powering states, countries and even select U.S. Wind, Water and Sun (aka WWS) include wind power; waterpower from tides, rivers, and subsurface water (geothermal water); and solar power.

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CX Landscape proposes futuristic coastal park in response to climate change

AGreenLiving

Designed to serve as a new line of defense against rising waters, the Sea Line Park would comprise three islands, two pontoon bridges and undersea roads to provide a new direct connection between Williams Town to the west and Elwood in the east.

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Alaska, barren of sea ice, saw its hottest July in 125 years

Grist

Meanwhile, the melting of glaciers in Greenland are a leading contributor to sea level rise that imperils coastal cities around the world via flooding. Momentum is gaining but there is clearly a strong need to take real action on this at a government level.”.

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I Converted a Home Fully to Electricity. Here’s How It Worked — and What It Cost

GreenTechMedia

Solar output has been down by 60 percent even though the fires are at least 50 miles from here. In all likelihood it will get worse as we experience more extreme weather events and sea levels rise from melting ice sheets. Generation: solar and storage. Some people say this is the new normal.