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Going from the inner city to the open desert, a seasoned environmental advocate looks at solar energy's remarkable ascent and its promise for America's future Solar power was once the domain of futurists and environmentally minded suburbanites. Today it is part of mainstream America. Scan the skyline of downtown neighborhoods, check out the rooftop of the nearest Walmart, and take a close look at your local sports arena. Chances are you'll find solar panels in those and many other unexpected places. In Harness the Sun, Philip Warburg takes readers on a far-flung journey that explores America's solar revolution. Beginning with his solar-powered home in New England, he introduces readers to the pioneers who are spearheading our move toward a clean energy economy.
About the Author
Philip Warburg writes and speaks widely on energy policy. He is the author of "Harness the Sun: America's Quest for a Solar-Powered Future" (Beacon Press, 2015) and "Harvest the Wind: America's Journey to Jobs, Energy Independence, and Climate Stability" (Beacon Press, 2012) . He was president of the Conservation Law Foundation from 2003 to 2009. Earlier he ran the Israel Union for Environmental Defense in Tel Aviv and was an attorney at the Environmental Law Institute in Washington, D.C. Please visit his website at philipwarburg.com and follow him on Twitter (@pwarburg) .
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