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The New Mexico co-op breaking up with fossil fuels

Mary Catherine O'Connor

January 01, 2024 |

High Country News |

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Response Location: United States, New Mexico

After years of community outreach and searching for alternate energy suppliers that didn’t rely on fossil fuels, the Kit Carson Electric Cooperative now distributes electricity from renewable energy to households and businesses in rural New Mexico.

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As synthetic microfibers infiltrate food, water and air, how can we prevent future release?

Mary Catherine O'Connor

July 16, 2018 |

Ensia |

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Response Location: United States

Plastic is no longer just infiltrating the ecosystem and polluting rivers and oceans, but is now known to be finding its way into food and air via clothes. While the danger of these microfibers is yet to be determined, the need to reduce the presence of the pollution is crucial to help the environment. Various studies are finding that new materials such as biodegradable fabrics may be a solution.

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