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Why EVs Aren't a Climate Change Panacea

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“Electric cars will not save the climate. For instance, Alexandre Milovanoff at the University of Toronto and his colleagues’ research (which is described in depth in a recent Spectrum article ) demonstrates the U.S. It is completely wrong,” Fatih Birol , Executive Director of the International Energy Agency (IEA), has stated.

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On the ground in Ukraine using Starlink to stay connected

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Gia Santos shared her story of how Starlink has helped her to stay connected. She recently wrote an article in Vocal titled, Don’t forget how Starlink helped Ukraine since the beginning of the war. In her article, Gia shares how Starlink is helping her, her fellow volunteers, and Ukrainians stay online.

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IEEE President’s Note: Connecting the Unconnected

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Unfortunately, as we are all aware, today’s world faces significant challenges, including escalating conflicts, a climate crisis, food insecurity, gender inequality, and the approximately 2.7 The world saw the need for universal broadband connectivity for remote work, online education, telemedicine, entertainment, and social networking.

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Making Information Tech Greener Can Help Address the Climate Crisis

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Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change delivered its starkest warning ever. At the same time, it noted, there is still a window in which humans can alter Earth's climate path. The actions we take to reduce emissions of carbon dioxide and other heat-trapping gases can impact the future climate, the report emphasizes.

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How Engineers Can Help Protect Earth From Worsening Climate Change

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The day reminds us of the need to protect our planet and its ecosystems against the worsening climate crisis. The climate crisis is threatening people across the world, as well as every species of animal and plant life. Climate change is a global societal crisis that is causing devastating consequences.

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Michael Jackson Comes Back From Dead to Blast L.A. Times Climate Change Coverage

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Times isn’t a newspaper anymore, it’s an abusepaper that is part of the climate change problem, not part of the solution, said the still world popular entertainment legend. . How can you ignore and cover up the irreversible impacts of the climate crisis that are already happening?

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Opinion: Consumer Reports’ Tesla Autopilot stunt crossed a line in an already-heated EV climate

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A look at the current political climate in countries such as the United States and the Philippines would show this. The post Opinion: Consumer Reports’ Tesla Autopilot stunt crossed a line in an already-heated EV climate appeared first on TESLARATI. It is then no surprise that tribalism is prevalent everywhere.

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