Dear EarthTalk: what were the environmental impacts of the huge coal ash spill in Tennessee this past December?S., Dave
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A warmer planet doesn’t just raise temperatures. From wildfires to flooding to coral bleaching, here are some real-world implications.
–“greenwashing”. Greenwashed ads present confusing or misleading claims that lack concrete information about the actual environmental impacts of whatever’s being advertised. They often involve emotional appeals that make you feel good about helping the environment, when the reality is less palatable...
There are still many problems of environmental protection in recent years. One of the most serious problems is the serious pollution of air, water and soil. the polluted air does great harm to people’s health. The polluted water causes diseases and death. What is more, vegetation had been ...
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Currently, there are about 360 coal-fired power plants in the U.S. However, since 2010 nearly a third of these coal-fired plants have been shut down or converted to less expensive and cleaner burning natural gas (which produces only about one-fifth as much CO2 as coal when it is burned...
Proponents of cap and trade programs argue that they are a palatable alternative to acarbon tax. Both measures are attempts to reduce environmental damage without causing undue economic hardship to the industry. Key Takeaways Cap-and-trade energy programs are intended to gradually reduce pollution by...