Benefits of Renewable Energy Use - Union of Concerned Scientists
Jul 14, 2008 · In contrast, most renewable energy sources produce little to no global warming emissions. Even when including “life cycle” emissions of clean energy (ie, the emissions from …
Are Humans the Major Cause of Global Warming? | Union of …
Jul 14, 2009 · Rising carbon dioxide levels. Carbon dioxide (CO 2) is the heat-trapping gas in our atmosphere responsible for most of the warming measured over the past several decades. It’s …
Union of Concerned Scientists
The Union of Concerned Scientists puts rigorous, independent science to work to solve our planet's most pressing problems. Joining with people across the country, we combine …
How the Electricity Grid Works - Union of Concerned Scientists
Feb 17, 2015 · Despite a campaign by Thomas Edison to promote the direct current system, businessman George Westinghouse and inventor Nikola Tesla won the support of electric …
Environmental Impacts of Wind Power - Union of Concerned …
Mar 5, 2013 · Wildlife and habitat. The impact of wind turbines on wildlife, most notably on birds and bats, has been widely document and studied. A recent National Wind Coordinating …
How Coal Works - Union of Concerned Scientists
Dec 15, 2017 · Two dominant methods account for the vast majority of underground coal mining: “room and pillar” and “longwall” mining.. In room and pillar mining, seams of coal are partially …
CO2 and Ocean Acidification | Union of Concerned Scientists
Jan 30, 2019 · CO 2 concentrations drive rising temperatures and acidification. The rising concentration of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere is driving up ocean surface temperatures …
Car Emissions & Global Warming - Union of Concerned Scientists
Jul 18, 2014 · Our personal vehicles are a major cause of global warming. Collectively, cars and trucks account for nearly one-fifth of all US emissions, emitting around 24 pounds of carbon …
Environmental Impacts of Renewable Energy Technologies
Jul 14, 2008 · Solar power. Like wind power, the sun provides a tremendous resource for generating clean and sustainable electricity. The environmental impacts associated with solar …
Environmental Impacts of Solar Power - Union of Concerned …
Mar 5, 2013 · The sun provides a tremendous resource for generating clean and sustainable electricity without toxic pollution or global warming emissions. The potential environmental …