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Turning Brownfields Into Brightfields

Posted by: Christian Madera
Thanks to: Holly Richmond
6 November 2006 - 5:00am

An environmentally remediated parcel of land in a hard-knock New England town finds new life as the nation's largest solar energy field.

Over the years, Brockton, Mass., has had a few claims to fame, including being the birthplace of boxer Rocky Marciano and ... um, we're sure there's something else. But these days, it's a rundown town better known as a destination for other cities' trash. Seeking to recover some faded glory, organizers have turned a local brownfield into a "brightfield" -- a vast array of photovoltaic panels that's the region's largest solar installation, and a symbol of bright hopes for the future.

Full Story: Turn Around, Brightfield
Source: Grist, October 27, 2006
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