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When You See Something, Say Something: Climate Emergency Alarm Bells Ringing While Local Electeds Pretend Not To Hear

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Because people did NOT speak out when they saw suspicious, dangerous and threatening behavior, we did not connect the dots or see what was coming ahead of time – except for that infamous memo, “ Bin Laden Determined To Strike in US.”. In 2019 alone more easy-to-connect climate crisis dots have made worldwide news: .

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Why the Next Microgrids Will Be Well Connected

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People, Power, and the Sun: Honnold Foundation x Adjuntas, Puerto Rico Although most microgrids today operate independently, one way to get the maximum benefit from them is to connect them, letting them share resources wherever and whenever possible. To that end, engineers at the U.S. percent to 2.8 megawatts to 224.6

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IEEE President’s Note: Connecting the Unconnected

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Unfortunately, as we are all aware, today’s world faces significant challenges, including escalating conflicts, a climate crisis, food insecurity, gender inequality, and the approximately 2.7 The world saw the need for universal broadband connectivity for remote work, online education, telemedicine, entertainment, and social networking.

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Using blockchain traceability to build a circular battery economy

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It’s no secret that we are in the midst of a rampant climate crisis. Electric vehicles are one of the most powerful climate solutions today—but also one of the most under-utilized. In fact, it’s all a lot of us are talking about. The heart of the company’s sustainability work is its work with lifecycle assessments.

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How Engineers Can Help Protect Earth From Worsening Climate Change

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The day reminds us of the need to protect our planet and its ecosystems against the worsening climate crisis. The climate crisis is threatening people across the world, as well as every species of animal and plant life. Climate change is a global societal crisis that is causing devastating consequences.

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Studying Climate Change with an Ice Radar Drone

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And the data that Peregrine will gather will help scientists to understand how these critical areas will respond to climate change. And as we try to understand how ice sheets are responding to new climate extremes, these processes are key. Laser altimetry’s problems would seem to have no connection to aircraft-based IPR surveys.

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Volkswagen significantly expanding charging infrastructure at German sites; first High Power Charging stations with up to 300 kW

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Some 2,000 charging points in total are expected to be in operation by the end of 2021—more than 50% more than at present. In Germany, demand is driven by the incentive program for private charging stations that offers a €900 bonus for the purchase of connected wallboxes. Charger Connect (€599) and the ID.

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