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Study finds climate impact of hydropower varies widely

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earlier post ), a new study by a team at Environmental Defense Fund finds that the climate impact of hydropower facilities varies widely throughout the world and over time, with some facilities emitting more greenhouse gases than those burning fossil fuels. They also estimated emissions caused by flooding the reservoir.

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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. Partnering with IRENA, the U.N.,

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Climate Expert: Don't Call It Geoengineering

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The leaders of the world have just returned from the UN's latest climate change summit, COP26 , in which the countries that have signed on to the Paris Agreement upped their commitments to fight climate change. C by the year 2100 , according to Climate Action Tracker. C above pre-industrial levels. C above pre-industrial levels.

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Study: IMO low-sulfur fuel standards will decrease childhood asthma cases, premature deaths; climate tradeoffs

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Marine shipping fuels will get cleaner in 2020 when a regulation by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) requires a decrease in the allowable amount of sulfur in fuel oil from 3.5% from 35,000 parts per million (ppm) to 5,000 ppm. While the health benefits are clear, the research also quantifies tradeoffs in terms of climate.

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Study Finds Indian Ocean Sea-Level Rise Threatens Coastal Areas; Climate Change Partly Responsible

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finds that the sea-level rise is at least partly a result of climate change. The rise—which may aggravate monsoon flooding in Bangladesh and India—could have future impacts on both regional and global climate. 2010) Patterns of Indian Ocean sea-level change in a warming climate. The Indo-Pacific warm pool. Weiqing Han.

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Occidental to acquire direct air capture technology company Carbon Engineering for $1.1B

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Carbon Engineering’s DAC-based climate solutions utilize standardized processes and proven industrial equipment. Occidental is an international energy company with assets primarily in the United States, the Middle East and North Africa. Earlier post.)

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Driving Middle East’s Innovation in Robotics and Future of Automation

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A total of 13 forums, nine global-level competitions and challenges covering various aspects of robotics and AI, an IROS Expo, as well as an exclusive Career Fair will also be part of IROS 2024. A major component of the conference will be the poster sessions, keynotes, panel discussions by researchers and scientists, and networking events.

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