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Fracking, China, Immigration

"Econ 102" with Noah Smith and Erik Torenberg

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Choose Solar Over Wind for Local Impact

Wind energy requires significantly more land than solar energy, which poses challenges such as competing with agricultural use and necessitating extensive transmission lines, often leading to local opposition. While wind power is growing, particularly in states like Texas, its geographic and logistical constraints suggest it may only contribute a modest share—estimated around 10-15%—to the overall electricity mix. In contrast, solar energy can be implemented closer to consumption sites, mitigating some of the land use conflicts associated with wind.

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