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IEEE’s Plan To Help Combat Climate Change

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The IEEE Board of Directors formed an ad hoc committee on climate change in February to coordinate its response to the global threat. Rahman: Its charter is to develop a cross-IEEE strategy to synchronize and guide the organization’s response to changes in the global climate. Why should IEEE be involved in combating climate change?

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SK invests in Fulcrum BioEnergy to accelerate production of low-carbon fuel from waste

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has been expanding investments in green businesses and technologies to achieve its goal of net-zero greenhouse gas emissions in response to global climate change. Fulcrum’s first MSW-to-fuels facility, Sierra BioFuels, located near Reno, Nev. Founded in Pleasanton, Calif.,

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US Will Oppose Fossil Fuel Projects at Development Banks

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By: Jake Schmidt, Senior Strategic Director for International Climate, Natural Resources Defense Council; Steve Herz, Senior Attorney for International Climate and Policy Campaign, Sierra Club The Biden administration released new guidance that will lead the U.S. Effective implementation of the U.S.

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Devil in the Details: World Leaders Scramble To Salvage and Shape Copenhagens UNFCCC Climate Summit

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Although most countries have already revealed their opening emissions reduction proposals, UNFCCC Executive Secretary Yvo de Boer pointed out Thursday that “ we still await clarity from industrialized nations on the provision of large-scale finance to developing countries for immediate and long-term climate action. by Jack Rosebro.

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Looking good inDEED!

Electric Auto Association

In addition to the Electric Vehicle Association, this year’s event is presented by Plug In America , Sierra Club , and EV Hybridnoire. The Platinum Level sponsor this year is Wells Fargo , the Silver Level is Normal Now , and the Bronze Level is Edison International.

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13 environmental groups urge USPS to select plug-ins for next-generation delivery vehicles

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These vehicles are rear-wheel driven, powered by internal combustion engines, and of aluminum body-on-frame design. Safe Climate Campaign. Sierra Club. The payload capacity is approximately 1,400 pounds. These vehicles are near the end of their designed useful life. Environmental Law and Policy Center. Plug In America.

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The Growing List of EVmatch Partners

EV Match

Their EV Climate Loan empowers drivers to apply their EV incentives upfront as a down payment on a loan, saving them up to $200/month on financing. Through scaled community engagement programs, we inspire people to replace internal combustion vehicles with electric vehicles, e-bikes, and other forms of zero-carbon transportation.