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How Engineers Can Help Protect Earth From Worsening Climate Change

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Fortunately, we still have a narrow window of opportunity to alter the Earth’s climate path, and I believe we can do it. Climate change is a global societal crisis that is causing devastating consequences. Deforestation is contributing to climate change. IoT food container tags can reduce food and water waste.

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Obama climate plan calls for new fuel economy standards for heavy-duty vehicles post-2018; cleaner fuels and investment in advanced fossil energy

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Preparing the US for the impacts of climate change. In terms of investment in innovation for cleaner energy, the plan calls for: Investment in advanced fossil energy projects. Preparing the US for the impacts of climate change. Leading international efforts for GHG emission reductions and adaptation.

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DHL, Shell and Grundfos Bio-LNG pilot for road freight delivers 85% CO2 savings over conventional diesel

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To fight against climate change, the transport sector needs true decarbonization. For us at DHL Freight, sustainable fuel solutions are a key lever to change the fuel mix and ultimately reduce carbon emissions in road freight. The Bio-LNG used by Shell in the test is produced from agricultural waste.

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Perspective: Why Carbon Emissions Should Not Have Been the Focus of the UN Climate Change Summit and Why the 15th Conference of the Parties Should Have Focused on Technology Transfer

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Oceans, already expanding from warmth and melting glaciers, would rise, increasing coastal flooding; a chain reaction of climate changes is projected to lead to harsher, more widespread droughts and more powerful storms. It’s about time we changed course. Reductions in Emissions. Financial Aid.

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California Energy Commission adopts $100M investment plan for 2013-2014 for green vehicles and fuels

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Funding priorities through the ARFVT Program support fuel and vehicle development to help attain the state’s climate change policies. Waste Management Collection and Recycling will receive $300,000 to upgrade an existing compressed natural gas (CNG) fueling station in the city of Moreno Valley (Riverside County).

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California Air Resources Board posts revised draft of strategy to reduce “Super Pollutants”

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SLCPs may account for an estimated 40% of global warming, increasing the impacts of climate change. The agreement requires a reduction in the production and supply of HFCs for developed countries, including the US, as follows: 10% reduction in 2019; 40% in 2024, 70% in 2029, 80% in 2034, and 85% in 2036.

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LEED Certification and EV Charging Stations: What you need to know

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Option 1: Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (1 point). According to its website, the LEED system gives points for certain building practices that address: carbon, energy, water, waste, transportation, materials, health, and. LEED’s stated goal is to help create buildings that: Reduce contribution to global climate change.