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Students Use Their Tech Know-How to Protect the Environment

Cars That Think

Climate change is a problem for communities around the world. According to the Natural Resources Defense Council , climate change contributes to severe weather events such as hurricanes, flooding, and tornadoes, as well as long-term drought and regularly occurring heat events in traditionally moderate climate zones.

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This Startup Builds USVs That Collect Data About Oceans

Cars That Think

“Our planet’s oceans are full of information that can help us protect at-risk marine life, allow ships to select more fuel-efficient routes, crack down on illegal fishing, better understand the impacts of climate change, and more,” Angus says. The IEEE member also belongs to the IEEE Oceanic Engineering Society.

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HALO research aircraft measuring the emissions of megacities in EmeRGe project

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In Asia, in particular, high temperatures, humidity, solar radiation and the frequency of storms play a major role. A total of approximately 100 flight hours are planned for the measurement flights in the emission plumes of Asian cities, said John P. The EMeRGe project receives around €6 million (US$7.4

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Fossil Fuels Renewable Energy and EV Modern Life

Setec Powerr

Our principal goal should be to mitigate problems that are global in scale, such as climate change, biodiversity loss, virus transmission, and invasive species. Windmills can harm migrating birds, and solar cells require toxic substances to be manufactured. Wind and solar farms are alternatives to fossil fuel-fired power plants.

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Creative Greenius is EV Driven

Creative Greenius

So you can see that Climate Change , Environment , Standards , Solar and other such terms all relate heavily to Obama according to what people talk about. * Open Source Civic EV Kit. The top of the page has the latest posts. Below that you find top posts based on various social signals. Electric Car Blog. Robs RAVolt.

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Around the world cycle to promote solar

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Starting last Friday (May 15, 2009) to coincide with EU Solar Day, three intrepid adventurers began their 12,000 mile, around the world cycle to promote solar energy. In particular, they will demonstrate the potential for solar energy to provide a sustainable solution to global energy needs.

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Strong support for EV ambitions | Autocar Professional

Baua Electric

Originally targeting three industries, the scheme was later expanded to include 14 sectors including automobiles, auto components, electronic products, solar PV modules, advanced chemistry cell (ACC) battery among others. It aims to promote import substitution besides generating employment opportunities.

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