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Section: History of the USA
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History and the USA
5 resources
a collection of resources about Slavery - History and the USA
5 resources
The War on Drugs, legalization, decriminalization - around the world
7 resources
a collection of resources about The Supreme Court - USA
6 resources
Legal system in the USA: the Supreme Court and the Circuit Courts of Appeals
1 resource
a collection of resources about The Dred Scott case - Race, Slavery and the Supreme Court - USA
2 resources
a collection of videos about US history
7 resources
USA history - the American Revolution
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History of the USA - the Civil War
3 resources
History: the Roaring '20s, after the 1918 flu, global pandemic
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Civil War - History and the USA
3 resources
Texas and Hispanic, Mexican Culture
2 resources
Business and Hispanic, Latino Culture in the USA
1 resource
History of Racial inequality in the USA
7 resources
USA Elections 2020 and the Supreme Court
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a collection of articles and videos looking at Lobbying, Congressional Fundraising and Political Divisions - in the USA
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a collection of articles and videos looking at the debates around Political Divisions - in the USA
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David Brooks - commentary, politics, society
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Public vs. Private Markets and the role of Government - Political Divisions in the USA
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Student debt crisis and Political Divisions in the USA
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The US Constitution and the Supreme Court
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a collection of resources about The Supreme Court - USA
6 resources
Legal system in the USA: the Supreme Court and the Circuit Courts of Appeals
1 resource
a collection of resources about The Dred Scott case - Race, Slavery and the Supreme Court - USA
2 resources
A collection of articles and videos looking at the USA, Trade, Protectionism and Political Division
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A collection of articles and videos looking at Electoral College - Elections in the USA
4 resources
A collection of articles and videos looking at Voting and Elections in the USA
5 resources
a collection of articles and videos looking at issues related to immigration in USA
26 resources
a collection of articles, videos and podcasts about Land Rights - Private and Public Land in the USA
2 resources
A collection of articles and videos looking at the hyper- polarization (Left and Right) in US politics and culture
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USA history - Race, Racism, Slavery and Inequality
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a collection of articles and research about gun violence
4 resources
Race and Criminal Justice in the USA
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Police and Criminal Justice in the USA
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Politics, Democracy and Social Media
8 resources
Pros and cons of privatization
1 resource
History of Racial inequality in the USA
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A big issue in US politics, Gerrymandering has been debated for years, and now at the Supreme Court. What is it?
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The Census and Politics, Gerrymandering in the USA
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Elections and Facebook: Privacy, Security
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Elections and Social Media
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History of Democracy, Dictatorships and Authoritarian Regimes
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Classical liberalism, freedom and Democracy
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Elections, Democracy, Mail-in Voting and COVID19 - Coronavirus
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USA Elections 2020 and the Supreme Court
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Executive Orders - Presidential Power in the USA and Political Division
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The Filibuster and Political Divisions in the USA
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USA 2nd Amendment and Gun Control, Violence
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Elections and Democracy: Two-party System vs. Proportional representation
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Decriminalization of drugs in Oregon - a case study of legalization
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Government Budget Deficits and the Economic Impact (USA) of the COVID19 - Coronavirus
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Debt, Government Budget Deficits and the USA
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Pensions, retirement plans and Debt, Government Budget Deficits
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Section: K-12 Education in the USA
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a collection about Charter Schools and Privatization of K-12 Education (USA)
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A collection of articles about Bribery, corruption and the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA
1 resource
Homeschooling - K12 Education
4 resources
a collection of articles looking at Budget challenges in K12, Elementary and Preschool Education
3 resources
Is an A really with an A? A collection of articles about the Problem: Grading Inflation in Higher Education
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A collection of articles about Trends in Higher, University Education
9 resources
a collection of articles looking at how technology is being used to enhance Elementary and Preschool Education
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A collection of articles about Florida K12 elementary and high school Education
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a collection of articles looking at how technology is being used to enhance Elementary and Preschool Education
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a collection of articles about Taxes, Policy, K-12 Education in the USA and Inequality
1 resource
Using hip-hop in the classroom.
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STEM majors at university
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SAT/ACT for College Enrollment, Admissions universities
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Cancel culture, conformism, free speech and censorship
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Woke, Cancel Culture and Free Speech Debate
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America’s total number of students has declined by an unprecedented 2.6 million, or 13 percent, over the last decade. Another drop of 15 percent is projected, beginning in the mid-2020s, in the number of prospective college students graduating from high schools.
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Declining birth rates, and demographic challenges - budget, retirement, immigration and more
3 resources
Essay writing - College admissions, and applying to elite top universities in the USA
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Counseling and Coaching - College admissions, and applying to elite top universities in the USA
2 resources
Woke, Cancel Culture, University Professors and the Free Speech Debate on College Campus
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a short collection of funny and motivational talks to motivate students as they graduate (university)
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a collection of articles and videos looking at the mounting student debt crisis in the USA
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A collection of articles and videos looking at the Challenges facing Universities in the USA
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A collection of articles and videos looking at the Challenges facing Universities in the USA
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Adjunct Professors - and the Challenges facing Universities in the USA
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Challenges facing Universities in the USA - too many administrators
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a collection of articles and videos looking at the student loan industry and the mounting student debt crisis in the USA
7 resources
Essays: tips, advice - Admissions, Application to College & University (USA)
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A collection of articles and videos looking at the Affirmative Action and Enrollment, Admissions at Universities in the USA
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a collection of articles about (some of the) best universities in the USA
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FIRE, Free Speech Rankings and Elite Top Universities in the USA
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Ivy League Universities and other Elite Top Universities in the USA
4 resources
A collection of articles and videos looking at Enrollment, Admissions at Universities in the USA
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How colleges decide who to accept - Enrollment, Admissions at Universities in the USA
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A collection of articles and videos looking at the Affirmative Action and Enrollment, Admissions at Universities in the USA
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a collection of articles about (some of the) best universities in the USA
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A collection of articles and videos looking at the Challenges facing Universities in the USA
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A collection of articles about Trends in Higher, University Education
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A collection of articles and videos looking at Enrollment, Admissions at Universities in the USA
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A collection about Scholarships and Grants for University College Education
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a collection of articles about Applying to Elite Top Universities in the USA - parenting advice for middle and high school
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Applying to Elite Top Universities in the USA - problems, scandals and gaming the system
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Applying to Elite Top Universities in the USA - advice for high school students applying to college
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A collection of articles to help Understanding University Endowments- for students Applying to University
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Public land-grant universities in the USA
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Research universities in the USA
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University budget challenges after COVID19 Coronavirus
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Universities in the USA and budget cuts
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College Sports and all University budget challenges after COVID19 Coronavirus
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Rankings and Elite Top Universities - Global
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SAT preparation for College Enrollment, Admissions at Universities in the USA
5 resources
No-limit Parent Plus loans, and the University student debt crisis in the USA
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Section: Tax issues in the USA
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a collection of articles about Corporate Taxes - rates, policy and legal issues - USA
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a collection of articles and resources for entrepreneurs related to taxes
1 resource
a collection of articles about Corporate Taxes - rates, policy and legal issues - USA
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a collection of articles and resources for entrepreneurs related to taxes
13 resources
a collection of articles about The USA and Taxes
6 resources
Bookkeeping and expenses - tools, resources
4 resources
Accounting firms companies
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USPS - the US postal service
3 resources
Capital Gains Tax - USA
4 resources
Bookkeeping, Accounting and taxes
8 resources
Intuit — the accounting, tax filing and financial planning software giant behind QuickBooks, TurboTax, Mint, Credit Karma
5 resources
Piketty - Wealth, Inequality, Taxes, Policy
2 resources
Section: Healthcare in the USA
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a collection of articles about Food, Health and the Challenges of Dieting in the USA
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Rising Healthcare Costs in the USA
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Healthcare quality - USA
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articles and videos looking at the causes and consequences of the U.S. opioid crisis / public health crisis.
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A collection of articles about the Pharmacy and Healthcare business in the USA
3 resources
A collection of articles and videos looking at Prescription Drugs and Big Pharma industry in the USA
9 resources
a collection of articles about Healthcare and Ethics
7 resources
Nursing Homes, Long-Term Care - assisted living medical healthcare for old, ageing
1 resource
A collection of articles and videos about the Insurance industry, risk and uncertainty
10 resources
A look at healthcare costs in the USA
4 resources
Vitamin and Supplements - issues, controversies, troubles
6 resources
Medicaid - Healthcare USA
1 resource
Section: Poverty and Inequality in the USA
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a collection of articles and videos looking at the Debt Collection Industry - and the Debt crisis in the USA
3 resources
a collection about Poverty in the USA - Wealth, Inequality, Taxes, and Policy
9 resources
a collection of articles looking at Inequality in K-12 Education and the “Achievement Gap”
3 resources
a collection about Wealth, Inequality, Taxes, Policy and Elizabeth Warren’s ideas
0 resources
Piketty - Wealth, Inequality, Taxes, Policy
2 resources
Gini Index - Wealth, Inequality, Business Taxes, and Policy
6 resources
CEO pay - Wealth, Wages and Inequality
4 resources
a collection about homeless in the USA - Wealth, Inequality, Taxes, and Policy
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Alternatives to Silicon Valley - Startup Hubs and Innovation Clusters in the USA. A collection of resources about startup hubs and innovation clusters across the USA, highlighting alternatives to Silicon Valley and exploring emerging ecosystems fostering entrepreneurship and innovation
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Austin, TX - Startup Hub and Innovation Cluster in the USA
1 resource
a look beyond Silicon Valley and NYC, and a collection of articles about the "Rise of the Rest" (ROTR) - Steve Case and Startup Hubs in the USA
5 resources
A collection of articles and videos looking at nyc
6 resources
a collection of research about Chicago
3 resources
A collection of articles and videos looking at Startups in the Midwestern region of the USA
9 resources
Detroit and Economic Development in the Midwest
2 resources
Coal towns and Economic Development
1 resource
A collection of articles and videos looking at the geopolitics and investments in Silicon Valley
6 resources
A collection of articles and videos about Politics in Silicon Valley
1 resource
Delaware - Choosing a location to incorporate your startup
2 resources
Atlanta - Startup Hub and Innovation Cluster - USA
4 resources
How cities use economic development incentives to attract startups and entrepreneurs
5 resources
A collection of articles and videos about Appalachia, West Virginia, Kentucky, Ohio and the Midwest, USA
3 resources
European governments and investment in scientific research, innovation
2 resources
DARPA - defense advanced research projects agency, USA
2 resources
Rebuilding America - call for innovation, entrepreneurship and building in the USA
3 resources
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A collection about City Bus transportation in the USA
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Transit, and public transportation in Miami - alternatives, innovation, ideas
1 resource
A collection about Train transportation - in the USA
11 resources
A collection of articles and videos looking at the much needed Infrastructure Investment in the USA
10 resources
Regulation, red-tape and Infrastructure Investment in the USA
3 resources
A collection about City Bus transportation in Miami, USA
4 resources
Flexport is using technology and data to make global trade easier and more accessible for everyone.
2 resources
USPS - the US postal service
3 resources
Rebuilding America - call for innovation, entrepreneurship and building in the USA
3 resources
Section: Environmental Issues in the USA
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a collection of articles and resources about Recycling and Globaliation (China, USA)
5 resources
a collection of articles and resources examining the (mountain) of garbage ending up in our oceans
20 resources
A collection of articles about How cities are preparing for sea level rise and global warming
14 resources
a collection of articles and resources for a possible trip to the National Parks in the USA
8 resources
A collection of articles about the USA - Sea Level Rise, and Global Warming
4 resources
a collection of resources about fire, the American West
14 resources
Grand Canyon - National Park in the USA
2 resources
A collection of articles about the Water crises
8 resources
Cities and drinking Water - rivers, ground water, policy and climate change
5 resources
A collection of articles about Desalination, Innovation and the Water crisis
4 resources
Recycling - arguments against plastic bag recycling
5 resources
Animal Populations, Extinction Threats and Biodiversity
11 resources
A collection of articles about biodiversity
10 resources
A collection of articles about biodiversity and butterfly species
4 resources
Water Crises, Rivers, Droughts, and Wildfires
8 resources
Problems with ESG funds: environmental, social and governance finance, activist investors
1 resource
Re-wilding - reclaiming spaces for nature, animals
2 resources
Section: Sports and Culture in the USA
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a collection of articles and videos to help travelers to better understand Sports in the USA
10 resources
a collection of articles and videos to help travelers to better understand Sports in the USA
8 resources
a collection of articles and videos to help travelers to better understand Sports in the USA
13 resources
a collection of articles and videos looking at the impact of sports in society
7 resources
a collection of videos and articles about Stadiums and the Business of Sports
6 resources
Moneyball, Data, Statistics and the Business of Sports - talent acquisition
2 resources
Youth sports industry, kids sports in the USA
2 resources
Youth soccer - USA
4 resources
College Sports and all University budget challenges after COVID19 Coronavirus
5 resources
a collection of videos and articles about the Business of Sports
5 resources
MLS soccer - USA
2 resources
Section: Travel and Tourism in the USA
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a collection of articles and resources about Alaska, USA
9 resources
a collection of resources about the American West
8 resources
Cities, the Hoover Dam, water issues, droughts and the American West (USA)
3 resources
A collection of articles about travel in the USA
3 resources
A collection of articles and videos looking at USA travel - cultural and natural heritage sites
2 resources
a collection of articles and videos about Walking, Hiking
3 resources
USA geography
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Virtual travel / online, books, movies and VR
7 resources
Florida - travel, tourism ideas
3 resources
Travel visas - startups, companies helping with health, paperwork, visas
1 resource
Section: International Relations and the USA
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a collection of articles and videos looking at US trade policy related to Cuba
3 resources
A look at the complicated history of India and the USA
1 resource
A collection of articles about Puerto Rico, and the USA
4 resources
A collection of articles about Puerto Rico, Tax issues, and the USA
1 resource
2017: articles and videos looking at the US decision to recognize Jerusale as the capital of Israel (instead of Tel Aviv), and the political implications of this decision
6 resources
USA and Israel - history, politics, culture
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a collection of resources about Country Music, USA
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a collection of articles and resources for teachers and students of English as a Second Language (ESL)
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A collection of articles about Thanksgiving
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a collection of articles and videos examining the music industry - and live music festivals
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Rap music and urban culture
1 resource
Christmas - traditions, culture, history
1 resource
Section: Energy
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USA - Oil, Coal and Gas Energy
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USA - Renewable energy, global warming, carbon, climate and policy
3 resources
a collection of resources about the USA - Nuclear Energy
2 resources
A collection of articles and videos looking at geopolitics and oil, gas energy
5 resources
A collection of articles and videos looking at Nuclear Energy
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A collection of articles and videos looking at how to store Renewable Energy
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a collection of articles and videos about Solar Energy
9 resources
Wind energy trends and issues
12 resources
Wind turbines- Energy, technology, manufacturing, business
6 resources
Wind Energy - problems, challenges, issues
6 resources
a collection of articles and resources looking at trends in solar energy
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Solar Energy - problems, challenges, issues
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Solar panels and green energy - recycling issues
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Tesla, Elon Musk and Solar Energy
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Fracking, shale - oil, gas and energy
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A collection of resources about Cleantech, Renewable Energy, and Investing provides comprehensive insights into the intersection of sustainable technology and financial growth. This collection explores innovative solutions in energy efficiency, solar, wind, and other renewable sources, emphasizing their potential to mitigate climate change and p...
12 resources
Regulations, policy - Cleantech, Renewable Energy and Investing
3 resources
Coal vs. Cleantech, Renewable Energy, Solar, Wind power and Investing
4 resources
a collection of articles and resources looking at trends in Hydroelectric Energy - rivers, oceans
4 resources
Geothermal Energy
2 resources
A collection of resources about tides and tidal forces, energy explores the fundamental concepts of oceanic tides, their causes, and the significant role they play in Earth's ecosystems. This collection delves into the gravitational interactions between the Earth, moon, and sun, illustrating how these forces generate tidal movements. Key themes ...
2 resources
Retrofitting Old Buildings to be more energy efficient, resilient
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A collection of resources about Nuclear Energy encompasses a comprehensive examination of the multifaceted aspects of nuclear power. This collection delves into the technological advancements in nuclear energy generation, exploring reactor designs, fuel cycles, and innovations aimed at enhancing efficiency and sustainability. It also addresses t...
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Nuclear Energy - big idea: using nuclear waste to generate electricity
1 resource
Blockchain criticism - Energy, Carbon, Global Warming and Mining Bitcoin, Ether, minting NFTs
10 resources
A collection of resources about Electricity, offers a comprehensive overview of fundamental concepts, theories, and applications in the field of electrical systems. This collection encompasses a wide range of topics, including the principles of electric circuits, voltage, resistance, power generation and distribution, renewable energy technologi...
6 resources
Hydrogen Energy - Fuel Cells for Electric Cars, Planes
6 resources
Blockchain criticism - Arguments against Crypto
4 resources
Electric Cars and Society - Potential Impact on Electricity, Transportation and other Second Order Consequences
4 resources
Solar Panels, Energy, Agrivoltaics and Agriculture, Farming
3 resources
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