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The size of Washington State’s largest wind farm just got cut by 50%

Baua Electric

The original plan was for the project to feature 244 wind turbines across 24 miles of hills, and three solar farms over 5,447 acres south of the Tri-Cities, near the Oregon border. By 2045, 100% of all electricity sold to Washington State customers must come from renewable or non-emitting sources.

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US advances review of Nevada lithium mine amid concerns over endangered wildflower – ET Auto

Baua Electric

Nevada is home to the only existing lithium mine in the US and another is currently under construction near the Oregon line 220 miles (354 kilometers) north of Reno. Lithium is a metal key to the manufacture of batteries for electric vehicles – a centerpiece of President Joe Biden’s “green energy” agenda.

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Perspective: Regional Greenhouse Gas Cap-and-Trade Programs May be the Solution

Green Car Congress

Markey of Massachusetts, both Democrats, built their climate change bill last year in large measure around it. They are looking at cutting the nation’s greenhouse gas output by targeting, in separate ways, three major sources of emissions: electric utilities, transportation and industry. greenhouse gas emissions.

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