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** 5 American Cities Making Eco Strides
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** August 2, 2022
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We hear it almost every day: we are living through unprecedented times as the impacts of climate change continue to rattle our lives.
As Washington inches closer to a bill supporting climate change spending, many American cities are making localized efforts to support eco-conscious behavior and prepare for climate resilience. According to the Zero Energy Project, hundreds of cities have instituted Climate Action Plans to map out strategies for the future. From instituting plastic bag bans to purchasing only renewable energy, these 5 cities are setting examples of sustainable practices to be replicated.
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** Greening a Home — and the Next Generation — in Wisconsin
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** July 27, 2022
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Most students in Advanced Placement courses spend months focused on getting ready for the AP test, which can yield college credit in high school.
A group of AP environmental science students at Oconomowoc High School in Wisconsin this year had a broader focus: the planet’s future.
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** Vehicle Start/Stop Technology: A Small Change with Big Potential
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** July 25, 2022
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Start-stop technology has been used for years to make hybrid cars more fuel efficient. This technology turns off the engine while a vehicle is idling, most often at stoplights, drive-thrus, or during traffic jams. A secondary or improved battery then restarts the engine when the gas pedal is re-engaged.
Over the past several years, automakers have begun incorporating this technology into gasoline vehicles as well. In 2019, 70% of new GM cars had start/stop technology installed, and in 2020, so did 57% of all new cars sold in the US overall.
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