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Accolades for Apartments Offer Latest Sign KC is an Emerging Energy Efficiency Mecca

By | November 17, 2021 | 0
The Second + Delaware Apartments

One of the most energy efficient apartment complexes in the world is at Second and Delaware streets in Kansas City. It’s getting more attention as the world combats climate change.

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Kansas City Pursues Massive Solar Farm at KCI

By | October 29, 2021 | 0
Rendering of new Kansas City International Airport.

Kansas City is considering putting a massive 2,000-acre solar farm on city land at Kansas City International Airport, creating one of the largest solar power installations in the nation.

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Kansas City Sustainability Projects Get Grants to Fight Food Waste

By | October 6, 2021 | 0
Food getting ready to be composted at Missouri Organic Recycling's facility in Liberty, Missouri.

Projects aimed at reducing food waste in Kansas City have gotten nearly $500,000 in grants from the EPA.

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Kayaking to Cut Coal Fired Power Plants: 2,341 Miles Down the Missouri River

By | September 21, 2021 | 0
Long-distance kayaker Graham Jordison is paddling the length of the 2,341-mile Missouri River. His effort is designed to draw attention to coal plants in operation along the river.

Long-distance kayaker Graham Jordison is paddling the length of the 2,341-mile Missouri River. His effort is designed to draw attention to coal plants in operation along the river.

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Hunting for Hot Spots in Kansas City’s Climate

By | August 13, 2021 | 0
Brenette Wilder (right) navigates her husband, Cleotis, as he drives a route Aug. 6 collecting data for a heat-mapping project coordinated through the University of Missouri-Kansas City.

Kansas City volunteers are part of a nationwide effort to map “heat islands” in cities where temperatures can be nearly 10 degrees higher than surrounding areas.

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