By
Brad Plumer, Published: July 15
At
first glance, it might seem obvious where the United States should
focus on building more renewable energy. Stick the solar panels in
sunny Arizona and hoist up the wind turbines on the gusty Great
Plains, right?
Well,
maybe not. A recent study by
researchers at Carnegie Mellon University offered another way to look
at the issue. A solar panel built in cloudy New Jersey can actually
offer more overall
benefits than one built in Arizona — when you take into
account all the carbon dioxide and other pollutants that get reduced.
Likewise, a new wind farm in West Virginia can deliver more health
benefits than one built in California.
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