The scientific study of climate has become trivialized and politicized as those with agendas battle it out in the media, and armchair scientists choose sides based on beliefs. The complexities of climate and our ecosystem lend themselves well to such discourse. Here you will find a discussion of scientific climate studies, popular rhetoric, and implications of current and potential governmental climate change policies.
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Wednesday, June 17, 2009
Largest Geothermal Heating and Cooling Plant in U.S.
My Alma matter and the university I am currently attending for graduate studies, Ball State University is constructing what will be the largest geothermal system of its'kind in the United States. While there will certainly be some disruptions during some phases of the project, it is replacing an entirely coal fired heating and cooling plant, so the environmental benefits are enormous. Not to mention the economic rewards! With strong U.S. environmental leadership as President Obama's agenda indicates projects such as these should proliferate.
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