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DOE releases five-year strategic plan, 2014-2018; supporting “all of the above” energy strategy

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The US Department of Energy (DOE) released its five-year 2014-2018 Strategic Plan. Contribute to international efforts to address global climate change. Demonstrate three grid-connected advanced offshore wind concepts by 2017. ?. DOE has outlined three strategies to achieve this objective: 1.

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Study projects future EVs to have 30-70% lower environmental impacts that current EVs when changes to electricity generation are considered

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The first is changes to driving patterns due to the introduction of autonomous and connected vehicles. The second is the impacts of changes to the electricity sector on the environmental burdens of producing and recharging future EVs. The most likely vehicle size in the model is comparable to the Renault Zoe and the Nissan LEAF.

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Study associates long-term exposure to air pollution with increasing emphysema

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While previous studies have shown a clear connection of air pollutants with some heart and lung diseases, the new research published in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) demonstrates an association between long-term exposure to all major air pollutants with an increase in emphysema seen on lung scans.

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Studying Climate Change with an Ice Radar Drone

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Although neither ice sheet is expected to melt completely anytime soon, their incredible scale makes even small changes consequential for the future of our planet. And the data that Peregrine will gather will help scientists to understand how these critical areas will respond to climate change.

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BMW Group sets out code of ethics for the use of artificial intelligence

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This aligns with the BMW Group’s goals in the areas of human rights and sustainability, which includes climate change and environmental protection. Project AI” was launched in 2018 to ensure that AI technologies are used ethically and efficiently. Accountability. Examples from production.

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PG&E launches new $130M program to accelerate EV adoption in Northern and Central California; 7,500 chargers

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EV Connect , a provider of electric vehicle (EV) charging solutions and a cloud-based software platform for managing electric vehicle (EV) charging stations, their interaction with utilities and the driver experience, has been selected to participate in the program. To date, more than 500 customers have expressed interest in the program.

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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. The IPCC concluded that human influence has unequivocally warmed the planet and changed weather patterns. At the same time, it noted, there is still a window in which humans can alter Earth's climate path. From 2012 to 2018, for instance, the.

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