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IEEE Young Professionals Take On Climate Change

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Developing technology to address the causes of climate change, mitigate its impact, and adapt to the crisis is one of IEEE’s top priorities. To assist with that effort, the IEEE Young Professionals group this year launched its Climate and Sustainability Task Force. Partnering with IRENA, the U.N.,

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This Nigerian Startup’s Minigrid Began as a School Project

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To a large extent, I wouldn’t be the person I am today if not for the support from the IEEE and IEEE Foundation.” Having these [stations] in place will help fight climate change.” Ifeanyi Orajaka A recognized leader in Africa Both Orajaka and GVE have received accolades. The project received support from Power Africa and USAID.

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KPMG study identifies 10 sustainability “megaforces” with accelerating impacts on business; imperative of sustainability changing the automotive business radically

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KPMG developed 3 nexuses linked by climate change to represent the challenges of sustainable growth. —“Expect the Unexpected: Building Business Value in a Changing World”. Source: KPMG. Click to enlarge. Urbanization: In 2009, for the first time, more people lived in cities than in the countryside.

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Dipping Into the World’s Most Stunning Hot Springs

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At 23 locations across 12 countries, I talked with workers, stewards and experts, who taught me about the local history and personality of each place. The springs can be well maintained or trashed by careless visitors or roving livestock; the roads can be too rough for passage; the climate too hot in summer or too frigid in winter.

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Mercedes-Benz EQC electric crossover makes US debut at CES 2019

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A special feature of Interior Assistant is the personal favorites function, which is initiated using a horizontally outstretched index and middle finger. A sophisticated system with a heat pump and electric heater boosters pre-climatizes the interior. It can be programmed directly via MBUX or via the Mercedes me connect app.

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Study on Greenhouse Gas Emissions from Global Cities Highlights Importance of Geophysical and Technical Factors

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An international study of 10 global cities found that a balance of geophysical factors (climate, access to resources, and gateway status) and technical factors (power generation, urban design, and waste processing) determine the greenhouse gas emissions (GHGs) attributable to cities. We need to start with low-hanging fruit. Charles Kolb.

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Europe/US team: transitioning to a low-carbon world will create new rivalries, winners and losers

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This scenario assumes a full global consensus for action on climate change. G20 countries build a generous Green Climate Fund, well above the $100-billion-a-year goal in the Paris climate agreement. The result is a win–win for climate and security. Big green deal. ?This Geopolitical friction is low.

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