The energy choices we make have an enormous impact. Electricity generated by coal burning power plants is a major source of global warming pollution in the United States.
But by reducing how much energy we use through energy-efficient technologies and by displacing dirty fossil fuels with clean electricity sources, we can build a cost-effective and sustainable energy future.
| Date Of Record Release | 2011-03-17 18:27:57 |
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| Description | The energy choices we make have an enormous impact. Electricity generated by coal burning power plants is a major source of global warming pollution in the United States. But by reducing how much energy we use through energy-efficient technologies and by displacing dirty fossil fuels with clean electricity sources, we can build a cost-effective and sustainable energy future. |
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| Source | Union of Concerned Scientists |
| Keyword | Global warming, Food supply, Water supply, Health, National security, Human needs, Economic well-being, Heat-trapping emissions, Energy sources |
| Selector | Selection Committee |
| Date Of Record Creation | 2011-03-17 18:12:44 |
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| Date Last Modified | 2011-03-17 19:49:24 |
| Language | English |
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