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These energy innovations could transform how we mitigate climate change, and save money in the process – 5 essential reads

  • Written by Stacy Morford, Environment + Climate Editor
imageBuilding solar panels over water sources is one way to both provide power and reduce evaporation in drought-troubled regions.Robin Raj, Citizen Group & Solar Aquagrid

To most people, a solar farm or a geothermal plant is an important source of clean energy. Scientists and engineers see that plus far more potential.

They envision offshore wind...

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