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Study calls for reduction in car ownership, battery size and vehicle dependency to limit environmental impact of surging lithium demand

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The authors designed a material flow analysis paired with socioeconomic pathway modeling to determine possible scenarios for the decarbonization of personal transportation in the US. Resources Thea Riofrancos, Alissa Kendall, Kristi K. In addition, existing research has found expanding mass transit hastens decarbonization.

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NUS researcher links air pollution to increased residential electricity demand

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The results of the study were published in the Journal of the Association of Environmental and Resource Economists. Another study by Assoc Prof Salvo that was published in 2018 found that households consumed more water from the grid when exposed to air pollution. 40% of the developing world’s population live in the tropics, and PM 2.5

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This startup is about to install bladeless rooftop wind turbines on box buildings

Baua Electric

Onsite power generation eliminates grid supply disruptions. We’re excited to partner with Aeromine, as its ability to quickly and affordably help a wide variety of companies meet their energy needs with wind resources is unique among distributed energy solutions. Get started here. –ad*

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CA’s solar tax supporters are trying to run a “wealthy vs disadvantaged” narrative: It doesn’t have to be

Teslarati

In the document, the commission argued that the existing net energy metering tariff “negatively impacts non-participating customers; is not cost-effective; and disproportionately harms low-income ratepayers” since homeowners without solar are being shouldered with the price of maintaining the grid.

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NAATBatt Coalition recommends deployment of up to 300 GWh of distributed energy storage systems by 2022

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DES systems consist of small, stationary batteries installed in neighborhoods, buildings, homes and electricity substations, which can be networked together using smart grid communications technology. reducing dependence on imported petroleum by making electric vehicles more affordable to consumers. value proposition.

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IEEE Young Professionals Take On Climate Change

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It holds networking events, provides educational resources, and publishes career-related articles on its blog. The task force collaborates on organizing virtual and in-person events with IEEE groups including Women in Engineering and external organizations such as the International Renewable Energy Agency.

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DOT to award up to $60M for advanced transportation and congestion management projects; V2X, ITS and mobility services

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Technologies and systems that monitor the behavior or assess the condition of transportation infrastructure to allow agencies to better manage their transportation assets through optimizing resource allocation, preventative maintenance processes, and responses to critical conditions. Advanced public transportation systems.