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Turning Tragedy into Triumph

Category: - Documnet Type: Magazine Article

In just a few years, the mountain pine beetle has devastated millions of acres of American forestland. Particularly notorious in the Western U.S. and Canada, the bark-devouring insect has destroyed nearly 8 million acres of trees.

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Author: Anna Austin - submitted on Thu, 09/17/2009 - 19:47.

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The Island In The Wind

Category: - Documnet Type: Magazine Article

The author offers a unique perspective into the possibilities of an energy independent society with her story of the Danish island of Samso. The island produces roughly eight hundred and twenty-six million kilowatt hours per year from wind power, more than enough to meet the needs of the islands 4,500 inhabitants.

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Author: Kolbert, Elizabeth - submitted on Fri, 07/11/2008 - 22:25.

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The Future of Energy: The Power and The Glory

Category: - Documnet Type: Magazine Article
Numerous technological advancements over the past five years have produced a broad portfolio of potential energy alternatives. Wind power is becoming a cost competitive alternative to coal, while solar energy is increasingly less expensive.... More»

Author: The Economist - submitted on Wed, 07/02/2008 - 18:17.

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