Duke Energy

Coal, gas, and oil are all finite resources, and coal will run out in 70 years, 40 years, and 30 years, respectively¹. Due to fossil fuels' severe impact on the environment, renewable energy (green energy) needs to be used². Global GHG emissions w...

Wind and solar power development potentially lessen or degrades habitats for wildlife and plants^1,2. Hydropower development causes land use change and alters rivers' natural course—directly obstructing migration routes of freshwater species and ...

Industrial growth worldwide has exacerbated industrial waste generation, which is particularly toxic, corrosive, ignitable, and reactive and, if not managed correctly, can pollute soil and water¹. As per the latest data available, the US generates...

In 2022, global GHG emissions amounted to 53.8 Bn tonnes (t) of CO₂e¹.To meet the goals of the Paris Agreement, from 2020 to 2030, an annual GHG emission reduction of 7.6% is required². The rapid increase in the emission of greenhouse gases is cau...

Energy is used for everything in society, from shopping malls to hospitals to educational institutions¹. Industrial sectors like agriculture, mining, and construction also benefit from energy, which is a basic necessity². Energy storage is essenti...

In 2022, the total volume of oil lost to the environment from tanker spills amounted to around 15,000 t (16,854 m³)¹. Oil can be detrimental to marine organisms, disrupting the structure and function of marine communities and ecosystems, and dimin...

In order to ensure strong institutions and the well-being of society, governments spend a considerable amount of the state's budget on public goods and services, which are funded through taxes paid by individuals and corporations¹. Corporate taxes...

Electricity has been reported to change the world, create jobs, impact medical care, and so on¹. Energy poverty is defined "as having to pay above 10% of the households’ income" in basic energy needs^2;p2.

In the US, the average residential elect...

In 2022 3.3 billion people were employed globally¹. Job creation assists society in many ways, such as eliminating poverty and bringing economic stability that eventually leads to new taxpayers². It also gives opportunities for personal growth and...

Racial discrimination is an unfair or differential treatment of people based on their race, which negatively affects their socioeconomic status and self-esteem¹. A diverse workforce promotes a richer learning experience and team unity². In the US ...