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

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…

Lunch with the League to Focus on Sustainability

Lunch with the League to Focus on Sustainability

The League of Women Voters is hosting Office of Sustainability director Therese Dorau during a “Lunch with the League” event on Friday. “Sustainability is a powerful tool for communities – it strengthens the local economy, cuts costs, and creates healthy, vibrant neighborhoods. Citizen engagement is an indispensable component of a sustainable city, so I’m grateful…