Report: Wind Could Power 35 Percent of US Electricity by 2050
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Report: Wind Could Power 35 Percent of US Electricity by 2050

ByKyle W. Bell

The economics of wind power are looking good, according to a 350-page report issued Thursday by the U.S. Department of Energy, which states that the nation’s swiftly expanding wind industry could help America significantly reduce its carbon emissions, support more than 600,000 jobs, and provide 35 percent of the United States’ electricity needs, all by…

South Bend Aims for Sustainability to Improve Environment, Save Tax Dollars
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South Bend Aims for Sustainability to Improve Environment, Save Tax Dollars

ByKyle W. Bell

You probably have never heard of the Office of Sustainability. Situated in a nondescript office building on the former highly industrial Sample Street — tucked away in a corner of the city’s Public Works division — the Office of Sustainability looks to assist in South Bend’s rebirth as a place where people can live, work…