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Abstract:
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Alabama along with much of the Gulf coast are hindered in achieving a renewable energy future. Air quality in some areas are currently rated moderate by standards of Particulate Matter (PM 2.5) and Greenhouse Gas emissions. Clean energy solutions in Alabama are often hindered by established norms. Awareness of these problems has recently led to movements to propose local versions of the proposed national Green New Deal. To inspire increasing support of these efforts, we at gaspgroup.org combine data from multiple sources to present to local citizens. For interpretability, we use spatial analysis, as maps tend to increase the approachability to scientific topics. We use data from the EPA Enviroatlas to report that urban heat zones may be reduced, by increased access to public transportation and an increase in parks and green zones, such as urban gardens. Further efforts include heightened allocation of waste and recyclable materials, and the employment of renewable energy resources; these will aid citizens to reduce our dependence on fossil fuel. These items help curb Mosquito Borne Illness migration in this subtropical area, and reduce flooding and severe weather events in Alabama
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