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What Are the Environmental Impacts of Tires

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Is it bad for the environment? According to independent testing and data firm Emissions Analytics , they can be as much as 1,000 times worse for the environment. million metric tons of tire-wear particles are lost to the environment each year, equivalent to 30% of the weight of every tire used in the U.S. See more at E Magazine.

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Tesla Sweden employee speaks out after getting expelled from IF Metall union

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Moreover, the mechanic shared the reason why he refused to strike against his employer. “The main reason is that I care about the environment and enjoy my job. Then, when I got older, I realized that the membership was just an expensive subscription to a magazine,” the former IF Metall member said.

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Get to Know the IEEE Board of Directors

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While Region 1 director, he led a team that quickly adapted to the virtual environment and delivered significant member benefits through training sessions, talks, and conferences. Tejera says IEEE can bring valuable information, knowledge, and innovation to the global community.

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When Should You Dump Your Gas Guzzler?

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EVs also benefit the environment by eliminating tailpipe emissions and having better fuel economies than gasoline-powered cars. For more information: CarbonBrief EVs Save You Gas Money, but EV Insurance Costs Mor e Will Electric Vehicles Come Down In Price? See more at E Magazine. Send questions to: question@earthtalk.org.

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Startup Makes It Easier to Detect Fires With IoT and Flir Cameras

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MIO won the 2016 Innovators Award for industry-best product from Vision Systems Design magazine. The map can include information about the best way to access a facility and the location of utilities at the site, such as water, gas, and electricity. It’s the only product the company is distributing that’s not a Flir product,” he says.

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Leveraging Artificial Intelligence In Tackling Marketing Challenges For EVs 

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According to a recent study by EV magazine the Chinese automaker BYD sold more EVs in the fourth quarter of 2023 than Tesla although Tesla sold a total of 1.8   The popularity and the growth of EVs are caused by a variety of variables starting from the decision of drivers to make a long-term investment to being kind to the environment.

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What are some New Year’s Resolutions I can make to help the environment?

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Questions & Answers from our Friends at EarthTalk® What are some New Year’s Resolutions I can make to help the environment? Share information on social media, organize educational events or start a community garden or recycling program. See more at E Magazine. Send questions to: question@earthtalk.org.