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How might we keep the lights on, water flowing, and natural world vaguely intact? It starts with grabbing innovative ideas/examples to help kick down our limits and inspire a more sustainable world. We implement with rigorous science backed by hard data.
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How can Atlanta get to 100% green?

How can Atlanta get to 100% green? | Sustainability Science | Scoop.it
More than 100 cities have pledged to run on 100% renewable energy and signed onto the Sierra Club’s “Ready for 100” campaign. But turning commitment into action is where the real work begins, and Atlanta might be the ultimate test case.
Omar Elizondo's curator insight, May 16, 2019 8:12 AM
Like any other city, Atlanta is woven with power lines, trams and buses. The electricity that makes Atlanta run comes mostly from coal, natural gas and nuclear energy. Only 6% to 8% comes from renewable sources.
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Last of incandescent light bulbs are banned

Last of incandescent light bulbs are banned | Sustainability Science | Scoop.it
The final phase of a ban on incandescent light bulbs goes into effect Wednesday, leaving consumers with pricier energy-efficient options that are expected to save people money over time.
PIRatE Lab's insight:

Skip the fluorescents...go LED!  Or better yet, design your space to not need artificial light (at least for the daytime hours).

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