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IEEE Young Professionals Take On Climate Change

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Developing technology to address the causes of climate change, mitigate its impact, and adapt to the crisis is one of IEEE’s top priorities. To assist with that effort, the IEEE Young Professionals group this year launched its Climate and Sustainability Task Force.

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IEEE President’s Note: Young Technologists Grow Their Careers With IEEE

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These offerings include unparalleled networking opportunities at more than 2,000 international conferences—both in person and virtual—as well as access to the finest technical literature, resources for continuing education, and innovative collaboration opportunities with colleagues worldwide.

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Nissan and ENEL announce V2G system, launch smart grid trials in Europe

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At the 21 st UN Conference on Climate Change (COP21) in Paris this week, Nissan announced the development of a Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) system which will allow drivers to operate as individual energy hubs with the ability to store, use or return electricity to the grid. Endesa 10 kW bidirectional charging point for EVs.

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Indian Prime Minister says countrys demand for hydrocarbon fuels will increase >40% over next 10 years

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India’s demand for hydrocarbon fuels over the next 10 years will increase by more 40% whereas the increase in the supply from maturing oilfields is expected to be around 12%, said Indian Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh in an inaugural address at the Petrotech 2010 conference in New Delhi. —Prime Minister Singh.

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Plug’n Drive launches electric vehicle (EV) education and test drive tour across Canada to increase public EV awareness and knowledge

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They’ll also make appearances at conferences, tradeshows, and festivals, offering EV education and test drives to broaden the reach of the ZEV movement. hydro, nuclear, wind, solar), the transition to electric vehicles will greatly reduce Canada’s climate-changing emissions.

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The President-Elect Candidates’ Plans to Further IEEE’s Mission

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Candidate Statement Ensure IEEE remains THE premier professional technical organization, deliver value via new participants, products and programs, including events, publications, and innovative personalized products and services, to enable our community to change the world.

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As Development Alters Greek Islands’ Nature and Culture, Locals Push Back

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Teachers and other professionals in those and other Cycladic islands, a popular cluster in the Aegean Sea, have struggled to find affordable housing amid an influx of visitors and home buyers, fueling growing protests by locals over the repercussions of rampant tourism. Marinopoulou, whose family is from Andros.

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