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By Lauren Meling, digital strategist and DC EcoWomen member A lot of frightening environmental news have made headlines lately. But, just before the end of 2018, there was a big positive story that made headlines around the country and happened here in our area. As a DC EcoWoman or supporter, you may have heard that DC’s going to be powered by 100 percent renewable energy by 2032. There’s actually a lot more to this story than just the applaudable headline. Here are seven of

By Sarah Peters At last December’s UN Climate Change Conference (COP 21), the USA set ambitious goals to cut carbon emissions and to invest in clean energy. One of the ways that we will reach those goals is through renewable energy technology. And already, we can see industry and policy pushing forward. Meeting the current challenge When I say “renewable energy” you probably imagine this: Renewable energy sources such as solar and wind are inconsistent; on sunny or windy days