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Factual and statistical overviews of the issues, documented from established sources such as government labs and other research institutions.


ENERGY
FAQs on the Kansas Coal Controversy (as of April 2008) - NEW!
Common questions that we get asked here at CEP.
FAQs on the Kansas Coal Controversy (PDF, 132 KB)

Energy and Water Resources - NEW!

Water quality, usage, and availability is very much affected by how we use energy resources.
CEP Energy and Water Resources Fact Sheet (PDF, 1.6 MB)

Cost of Carbon - NEW!
Learn more about what future carbon regulations might look like.
CEP Cost of Carbon Fact Sheet (PDF, 252 KB)

The Difference Wind Makes - UPDATED!
The current energy situation in Kansas and the projected economic benefits of a clean, renewable energy economy.
CEP Difference Wind Makes Fact Sheet (PDF, 292 KB)

Developing Your Wind - Where to Get Started - NEW!
Posted courtesy of the Kansas Rural Center, from its 2008 Wind Forums.
Developing Wind Fact Sheet (PDF, 176 KB)

Wind Leasing Information - Read Before You Sign - NEW!
Posted courtest of the Kansas Rural Center, from its 2008 Wind Forums.
Wind Leasing Info (PDF, 380 KB)

Harness the Wind: Our Energy Future - UPDATED!
The rural Midwest has enormous potential to develop wind energy.
CEP Harness the Wind Fact Sheet (PDF, 268 KB)

SAVING ENERGY
Energy Efficiency: Do more. Use Less. UPDATED!
Energy efficiency measures you can start today in your homes, schools, businesses, and faith communities.
CEP Energy Efficiency Fact Sheet (PDF, 304 KB)

Tips to Save Energy - NEW
Quick, fast, and cheap - what you can do right now to save energy (and money, too).
CEP Energy Saving Tips (PDF, 224 KB)

Lose a Ton! Of Carbon Dioxide - GREAT FOR KIDS!
Fun and easy worksheet for families to figure out ways to save energy.
Lose A Ton (PDF, 148 KB)

Questions about CFL lightbulbs and mercury
Posted courtesy of the Kansas Department of Health and Environment.
CFL factsheet (PDF, 68 KB)

CLIMATE CHANGE

Our Changing Climate
The latest scientific projections for how climate change will affect the Midwest - Changes in weather, growing conditions, and human health will likely be part of our region's future.
CEP Changing Climate Fact Sheet (PDF, 704 KB)

Sources and Websites
A handy-dandy list of helpful, scientifically reliable websites.
CEP More Resources Fact Sheet (PDF, 216 KB)

RESEARCH REPORTS
CEP report summaries offer direct quotes from reliable sources. If after reading the summary you want to know more, we provide links to the originals.

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" To reach 25X25 which Congress and the President have now declared our goal in the energy bill every source of renewables must be pursued. In Kansas that is obviously wind and cellulose. We have an abundant supply of both. Science and capital investment will make it work."
Barry Flinchbaugh, K-State Professor of Ag Economics
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