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Leading the Way to a Low-Energy Future

Leading the Way to a Low-Energy Future

EarthWISE—Megan Quinn Bachman The failure of the Copenhagen climate talks taught us one thing—that hoping for intelligent responses to climate change from the world’s governments is an exercise in futility. It’s just not going to happen in time. But my disappointment in government leaders in the U.S. and elsewhere is matched by my admiration for […]

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    Leading the Way to a Low-Energy Future

    Leading the Way to a Low-Energy Future

    EarthWISE—Megan Quinn Bachman The failure of the Copenhagen climate talks taught us one thing—that hoping for intelligent responses to climate change from the world’s governments is an exercise in futility. It’s just not going to happen in time. But my disappointment in government leaders in the U.S. and elsewhere is matched by my admiration for […]

    Is Nuclear Power the Way to Go?

    Is Nuclear Power the Way to Go?

    EarthWISE—Megan Quinn Bachman Is switching to nuclear energy our best chance to reduce carbon dioxide emissions from coal-fired power plants, or a more dangerous prospect than climate change? Is nuclear power the only option to replace finite fossil fuels or can decentralized energy sources such as wind and solar, along with conservation and efficiency, fill […]