Benefits of Renewable Energy Use - Union of Concerned Scientists
Jul 14, 2008 · Using more renewable energy can lower the prices of and demand for natural gas and coal by increasing competition and diversifying our energy supplies. And an increased …
Satellite Database | Union of Concerned Scientists
Dec 8, 2005 · Kyle Ann Sebastian. Assembled by experts at the Union of Concerned Scientists (UCS), the Satellite Database is a listing of the more than 7,560 operational satellites currently …
Environmental Impacts of Wind Power - Union of Concerned …
Mar 5, 2013 · A recent National Wind Coordinating Committee (NWCC) review of peer-reviewed research found evidence of bird and bat deaths from collisions with wind turbines and due to …
Environmental Impacts of Renewable Energy Technologies
Jul 14, 2008 · The environmental impacts associated with solar power can include land use and habitat loss, water use, and the use of hazardous materials in manufacturing, though the types …
Coal and Air Pollution | Union of Concerned Scientists
Jul 28, 2008 · This air pollution includes: Mercury: Coal plants are responsible for 42 percent of US mercury emissions, a toxic heavy metal that can damage the nervous, digestive, and …
Car Emissions & Global Warming - Union of Concerned Scientists
Jul 18, 2014 · Our personal vehicles are a major cause of global warming. Collectively, cars and trucks account for nearly one-fifth of all US emissions, emitting around 24 pounds of carbon …
Environmental Impacts of Solar Power - Union of Concerned …
Mar 5, 2013 · Most estimates of life-cycle emissions for photovoltaic systems are between 0.07 and 0.18 pounds of carbon dioxide equivalent per kilowatt-hour. Most estimates for …
Environmental Impacts of Geothermal Energy - Union of …
Mar 5, 2013 · Hydrothermal plants are sited on geological “hot spots," which tend to have higher levels of earthquake risk. There is evidence that hydrothermal plants can lead to an even …
How is Electricity Measured? | Union of Concerned Scientists
Jul 14, 2008 · Watts are a measurement of power, describing the rate at which electricity is being used at a specific moment. For example, a 15-watt LED light bulb draws 15 watts of electricity …
Environmental Impacts of Hydroelectric Power
Mar 5, 2013 · Global warming emissions are produced during the installation and dismantling of hydroelectric power plants, but recent research suggests that emissions during a facility’s …