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[[File:Solar-panels-sunset-wind-turbines-pylon-electricity GettyImages iStockphoto.jpg|300px|thumb|left]] '''[[Renewable Energy vs. Fossil Fuels for Electricity: Facts and Forecasts]]''' - Although affordable prices for coal and gas are expected to continue for the immediate future, there is a very real shift occurring in the global energy market. Fossil fuels currently power nearly [https://www.eia.gov/tools/faqs/faq.php?id=427&t=3 63% of electricity] in the U.S., but [https://data.bloomberglp.com/bnef/sites/14/2017/06/BNEF_NEO2017_ExecutiveSummary.pdf?elqTrackId=431b316cc3734996abdb55ddbbca0249&elq=0d2acd1abbcd461fa81e24e57597ecfd&elqaid=7785&elqat=1&elqCampaignId= Bloomberg’s New Energy Outlook 2017] speculates that due to the demand for cleaner and greener energy, and the increasing affordability of renewable technologies, by 2040, 38% of electricity in the U.S. will be sourced from renewables like solar, wind, and ocean energy.
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[[File:Sewage spill SD.jpg|300px|thumb|left]] '''[[Health Threats from Polluted Coastal Waters]]''' - Recreational use of rivers, lakes, and the ocean is immensely popular in the U.S. and includes activities such as swimming, surfing, paddling, and diving. Over 143 million people in the U.S. use surface waters to engage in non-motorized water sports. While some pollutants in the water are easily identifiable and avoidable, such as plastic debris and garbage, unseen microbial threats continue to pose serious risk to recreational water users health. The best way to stay healthy during your next trip to the beach is to be aware of any issued advisories or closures. Learn more [http://beachapedia.org/Health_Threats_from_Polluted_Coastal_Waters here]!

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Health Threats from Polluted Coastal Waters - Recreational use of rivers, lakes, and the ocean is immensely popular in the U.S. and includes activities such as swimming, surfing, paddling, and diving. Over 143 million people in the U.S. use surface waters to engage in non-motorized water sports. While some pollutants in the water are easily identifiable and avoidable, such as plastic debris and garbage, unseen microbial threats continue to pose serious risk to recreational water users health. The best way to stay healthy during your next trip to the beach is to be aware of any issued advisories or closures. Learn more here!