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California ARB and NOAA Collaborating in $20M Research on Interaction of Air Pollution and Climate Change; One Atmosphere Approach

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Schematic diagram of the trade-offs between the implications for regional air quality and global climate change of new policies for management of the atmosphere. In the CalNex 2010 study outlined here, NOAA researchers are studying several issues at the heart of the coupled air quality and climate change problems.

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Tesla’s Solar Range Extender with Starlink prototype could save lives during disasters

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Adding Starlink will keep people connected during disasters. The solar array extender trailer would keep Starlink online and people connected. ” Another Idea For Starlink & Communications. I shared another idea with Elon Musk. Climate Change Will Force Millions From Their Homes In The Next 30 Years.

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Using Manga to Spark Interest in STEM

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Hoping to connect with young readers through a Pokémon -inspired card game, Sher-DeCusatis’s first comic, Riko-chan: Cybersecurity Engineer , centers around two of the title character’s classmates who are concerned whether a rare trading card used in their favorite game is authentic. I also think it’s fun and exciting,” she adds.

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EC JRC report explores future of road transport; moving away from system centered on private car ownership

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The Joint Research Center (JRC), the European Commission’s science and knowledge service, has released a report exploring the future of road transport, given the advent of automated, connected, low-carbon and shared mobility. Left unmanaged, such changes may widen the gaps in societies.

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Elon Musk slams California’s $8 per kW monthly utility charge plan for solar owners

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Musk noted that the idea, which essentially penalizes sustainable energy, is “insane.” Those opposed to the proposal warned that the initiative could undermine the state’s efforts to address climate change. Penalizing sustainable energy is insane — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) December 13, 2021.

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USDOT launches Smart City Challenge; up to $40M award from DOT, $10M from Vulcan

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The Smart City Challenge will allow the selected city to demonstrate how advanced data, technologies, and applications can be used to reduce congestion, keep travelers safe, protect the environment, respond to climate change, and support economic vitality. Additionally, Paul G. Allen’s Vulcan Inc.,

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EV Life is awarded CalSEED grant from the California Energy Commission to make financing electric cars cheaper than gas vehicles.

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The CEC is proud to support these 28 companies who aim to bring new energy solutions from ideas to game-changing innovations that boost the state’s economic recovery and provide benefits to ratepayers,” said Janea A. Founded in 2019, EV Life’s mission is to connect people with opportunities to build a safer, more sustainable world.