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Open Letter by Netherlands Scientists on IPCC and Errors in 2007 Climate Change Report

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In response to the ongoing discussion about the reliability of the UN IPCC and the climate reports, a group of 55 leading Dutch scientists working in the field of climate change, energy and the environment wrote an open letter. Errors in the IPCC climate change report are being seized by some to discredit climate science.

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How Roboticists Can Tackle Climate Change

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However, there’s a shortage of roboticists tackling climate change, due to a lack of awareness of necessary and urgent applications. After talking with many climate robotics founders for my blog, Nirva Labs , here are my findings on how you can find opportunities to help robots make an impact on climate change.

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Scientists examine issues that impact marine and coastal biodiversity

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An international research team, including Lancaster University, has revealed a list of 15 issues and the potential impact they could have on marine and coastal biodiversity.

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Education Week Spotlights Programs for Students and Professionals

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Webinars Climate Change: IEEE’s Role in Bringing Technology Solutions to Meet the Challenge 3 April, noon to 1 p.m. For a list of webinars and events and more resources , visit the IEEE Education Week website. Here are some of the events and resources available during this year’s Education Week.

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Bradford: Twelve Years A Failure – His Reason To Kill CCAs

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And you can read the letters of opposition and the list of people opposing his bill to see how full of s**t he is. Say what you will about Pavely and fracking – and there’s plenty to say – Bradford isn’t even in the same universe, let alone the same building when it comes to any legacy on environmental issues.

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FedEx commits to carbon-neutral operations by 2040

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This includes a pledge of $100 million to Yale University to help establish the Yale Center for Natural Carbon Capture, accelerating research into methods of carbon sequestration at scale, with an initial focus on helping to offset greenhouse gas emissions equivalent to current airline emissions.

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Environmental groups sue San Diego Association of Governments over $214B Regional Transportation/Sustainable Communities plan; first regional plan under SB 375

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According to the groups, SANDAG used a deficient process to develop a plan that will over-invests in freeways at the expense of public transit, increased pollution and exacerbated global climate change. Projects that are listed in the initial years of the 2050 RTP are the same. RTIP is a multi-billion, five-year capital listing.

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