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Can a New Power Link Boost the EU’s Energy Independence?

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This green energy corridor could help shore up energy security in the European Union, replacing the Russian natural gas that Europe used to import. But if they succeed, it will mark a bold feat of engineering to boost clean energy and fight climate. Three more solar and wind plants , totaling 1 GW, are also under development.

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World Engineering Day Focuses on Shaping a Sustainable Future

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Deforestation accelerates climate change by reducing the Earths carbon absorption capacity, while soil degradation threatens global food security. Enrich and expand solar, wind, hydro, and geothermal energy generation and utilization. Engineering can address climate change through such measures.

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Ports Plugging In: From Ground Vehicles To Ocean Shipping

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Ports around the world face an enormous sustainability challenge. Currently responsible for approximately 3% of global carbon emissions, maritime operations and related logistics are under intense scrutiny to reduce their environmental impact.

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We Need to Talk About AI's Impact on Public Health

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A typical diesel generator can release 200 to 600 times more NOx than a natural gas power plant producing the same amount of electricity. The climate impact of carbon dioxide is largely the same no matter where its emitted.

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India’s Coal & Gas Decline Signals Accelerating Renewable Energy Transition

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India’s energy landscape is at a pivotal crossroads, exemplified by the notable recent decline in coal- and gas-fired power generation, which in May 2025 marked the steepest year-over-year drop since COVID-19.

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Enbridge Renewable Natural Gas A 1% Greenwashing Rounding Error

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One of the amusing side notes of my recent foray into the challenges that the Canadian Urban Transit Research and Innovation Consortium (CUTRIC) is having was the tone deaf and counterproductive social media responses of their board member from Enbridge, the biggest natural gas firm in North America.

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Beyond the Harbor: Electrifying Short-Sea Routes and Hybridizing Blue-Water Shipping

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As ports around the world push forward on their decarbonization journeys, the final and perhaps most challenging frontier is decarbonizing the vessels themselvesnot only within the harbor but throughout their voyages.

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