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Study: Solar uses a tiny share of America's prime farmland, especially in the West Original

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By Kaleb M. Roedel Verified
| On the Shelf (Podcast)
The Solar Energy Industries Association found that utility-scale solar occupies less than one-tenth of 1% of the nation's prime farmland – areas considered most suitable for growing crops. It also found the West uses the smallest share of that land for utility-scale solar of any region in the country. "There's zero states where solar uses more than half a percent of prime farmland," said Sean Gallagher, the trade group’s senior vice president of policy.
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What eastern Nevada can teach the Mountain West about using fire to restore wildlife habitat Original

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By Kaleb M. Roedel Verified
| On the Shelf (Podcast)
Researchers say that’s especially important across the West, where decades of fire suppression have left many landscapes overgrown, increasing the risk of more explosive wildfires. In eastern Nevada’s Great Basin, researchers found that carefully planned burns can clear out dense, aging vegetation and encourage the growth of native grasses, shrubs and wildflowers. That new growth provides forage for wildlife, including Rocky Mountain bighorn sheep.
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Solar topped coal in U.S. electricity for the first time. That could continue

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By Kaleb M. Roedel Verified
| Utah Public Radio Verified
For the first time on record, solar power generated more electricity than coal in the United States during a full calendar month — a milestone that underscores how quickly the nation's power system is changing. A new analysis from energy think tank Ember found solar supplied 12.8% of U.S. electricity in May, edging past coal at 12.2%. The crossover marks a dramatic shift from just five years ago.
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