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Energy Equity: Bringing Solar Power to Low-Income Communities
More than a dozen states have adopted community solar programs that lower energy bills for low-income households
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How Green Are Mass Timber Buildings?
Advocates say that mass timber could revolutionize the building industry, but some skeptics worry about the environmental impact of logging
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Rail Makes Transportation Cleaner
Rail travel is cleaner than driving or flying, but will Americans buy in?
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Tiny House Converts Benefit the Environment
When people downsize to tiny houses, they adopt more environmentally friendly lifestyles
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A Secret Weapon to Combat Road Salt Damage
It takes 10 million tons of road salt to keep roads safe in winter. Bacteria could help ease the toll of salt on roads and bridges
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Saving Sustainably: Installing Trim and Siding
Fiber-cement siding over a vented rainscreen finishes the exterior
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Midwest Floods of 2019: The Latest Disaster to Learn From
Major inland floods tend to quickly fade from the nation’s collective memory
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You Can Skip This Chore
Cleaning your air conditioner's condenser probably won't make it work any better
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In Germany, Consumers Embrace a Shift to Home Batteries
More homeowners adopt a green vision: A solar array on every roof, an EV in every garage, and a battery in every basement
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Ductwork for ERVs, Dehumidifiers, and Forced-Air Heating Systems
Can three different appliances share the same ducts?