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Small Planet

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TVA’s Raccoon Mountain Hydroelectric Plant Exemplifies the Agency’s Odd Dual Role

In Small Planet by Patrice ColeDecember 2, 2015leave a COMMENT

Here’s an idea for someplace to bring your next out-of-town visitor. A 500-acre lake on the top of a mountain, miles of hiking and mountain-biking trails along the bluff of …

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East Tennessee’s Abandoned Coal-Mining Communities Deserve Reclamation, Too

In Small Planet by Patrice ColeOctober 21, 2015leave a COMMENT

Few environmental catastrophes are as photogenic as the recent accidental release of garish yellow water from a Colorado gold mine to the Animas River. There was a lot of drama, …

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TCWP’s 50 Years of Environmental Advocacy Has Been Based on Data, Analysis, and Sophisticated Persuasion

In Small Planet by Patrice ColeSeptember 9, 2015leave a COMMENT

It’s 1966, and a group of about 20 Oak Ridge scientists who hike and socialize together are planning their campaign against the latest threats to some of their favorite wild …

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Catching the KAT: How to Save Yourself Some Time, Money, and Natural Resources

In Small Planet by Patrice ColeAugust 5, 2015leave a COMMENT

Technology forecasters tell us we will eventually be driving cars that steer themselves, freeing the driver to engage in more relaxing pursuits or use that time to work on something …

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What’s Behind the Wastewater Part of Your KUB Bill?

In Small Planet by Patrice ColeJuly 15, 2015leave a COMMENT

If you were limited to only one of the utilities provided by KUB, which one would you choose? Most people would probably choose electricity. After all, everyone knows what it’s …

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