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Posts Tagged ‘Sustainability’

Heat Islands Make Dangerous Temperatures Even Worse for Some

By | July 31, 2023 | 0
The sun over Kansas City's skyline.

Some people will feel much warmer temperatures during the heat wave. These heat islands are driving up energy costs and causing public health concerns.

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Missouri Plan for Peak Power Pricing Prompts Pushback

By | July 17, 2023 | 0
Evergy offices in downtown Topeka, Kansas.

A Missouri regulatory plan to adopt time-of-use pricing for electrical power is running into resistance from some politicians and utilities such as Evergy.

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Thanks to Federal Tax Credits, Carbon Dioxide Pipelines are Booming in the Midwest

By | July 6, 2023 | 0
Protestors rally against carbon dioxide pipelines.

Thousands of miles of carbon dioxide pipelines planned in the Midwest have been spurred by federal tax credits in a new climate law. Questions are being raised.

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Missouri Farmers Embrace Practices to Protect Waterways

By | June 20, 2023 | 0
rolling prairie land with colorful native plants and lush green. the sky is overcast and a storm can be seen in the distance.

Missouri farmers are implementing sustainable practices that protect waterways and improve the sustainability of their operations.

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Details of Massive KC Solar Project Begin to Emerge

By | May 30, 2023 | 0
An aerial view of the Florida Power & Light Echo River Solar Energy Center in Wellborn, Florida.

Evergy is among the companies responding to Kansas City’s request for proposals to develop a massive solar farm at Kansas City International Airport.

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