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Distributed solar energy can improve public health in Arizona

Abstract

We have a clean air problem in Arizona. Families are breathing polluted air that causes asthma, chronic lung and heart disease. We have the tools to fix this problem. Arizona has the greatest U.S. potential for solar energy, our natural resource that is abundant, clean, and cheaper every day.

Resource Type
Opinion/editorial
Author
Barbara H. Warren
Resource URL
http://azcapitoltimes.com/news/2016/12/15/distributed-solar-energy-can-improve-public-health-in-arizona/
Publication
Arizona Capital Times
Date
December 15, 2017
Organization Type
News
Health and Human Impact
Respiratory disease
Emission Sources
Energy Conventional
Solution
Renewable/clean energy
Region
Southwest
Other
Co-benefits/co-harms

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