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IEEE Young Professionals Take On Climate Change

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The IEEE member is a postdoctoral researcher at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory in Golden, Colo. The CSTF hosts panel sessions and webinars where experts discuss how technology can lessen the impact of climate change. IRENA, a global intergovernmental group, helps countries transition to renewable energy sources.

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CARB releases 2022 draft Scoping Plan update

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Action in the transportation sector will be buttressed by an acceleration of adding more clean, affordable, and reliable renewable energy to displace fossil-fuel fired electricity generation and scaling up new options such as hydrogen and renewable gas for hard-to-electrify end uses. 100% of LDV sales are ZEV by 2035.

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Extinguishing the EV Battery Fire Hype

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But MSB’s Per-Ola Malmqvist has developed webinars that explain how to safely put out battery fires. In a 2022 webinar, he described the tools and techniques that were used to put out a raging EV battery fire in 10 minutes using only 750 liters of water. “With electric vehicles, they don’t have as much training and knowledge.”

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My Tour Operator Is a B Corp. What Does That Mean? Should I Care?

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For budget travelers or those of less economic means, it can be challenging to find affordable travel companies with B Corp certifications. The guidelines call for biodiversity and climate action initiatives, as well as energy efficiency and renewable energy usage in accommodations.

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“Inspiring Female Founder” – Jordan Brompton spotlighted in The Successful Founder

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We’re best known for designing zappi – the first ever EV charger capable of using 100% renewable energy. Even if you can’t necessarily afford it, start looking to recruit a team that can pick up the areas in which you’re less strong and enable you to focus on your strengths. As the business grew, so did our brand.

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Update on DOE Co-Optima project to co-optimize fuels & engines; goal of 30% per vehicle reduction in petroleum

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What fuel and engine combinations are sustainable, affordable, and scalable? Put another way, the Thrust 1 approach seeks to understand not just “what could we make” but “what should we make,” said Dan Gaspar from Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) in the webinar.

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Learn How the President-Elect Candidates Plan to Improve IEEE

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PES University , which offers courses, tutorials, and webinars to members. While dean, he established centers on renewable energy, entrepreneurship, and advanced manufacturing. Rahman set up IEEE PES Chapters' Councils in Africa, China, India, and Latin America. These councils have empowered local leaders to initiate local programs.

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