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The True Costs of Nuclear
Nuclear energy has been marketed as a “clean” energy source given that it emits less CO2 than power plants that run on coal and natural gas, however, the harmful impacts of nuclear are often overlooked. Nuclear energy has serious impacts on our health, environment, and marginalized communities. It also comes with financial costs and is…
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Biomethane (RNG)
Biomethane, marketed as “renewable natural gas” (RNG) by the fossil fuel industry, is a form of processed biogas. Biogas is generated from decomposing animal, plant, and human waste. Framed as a renewable energy source, biomethane provides an opportunity for the gas industry to maintain its position in the energy system as opposed to investing in…
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Hydrogen
Hydrogen energy is produced through the electrolysis of water, a process that requires energy input from either renewable or non-renewable energy sources. Only green hydrogen, which makes up less than 1% of hydrogen today, uses renewable energy for this process. The use of hydrogen for heating and cooking in homes and buildings is considered a…
