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DOE launches major 10-year project to use high performance computing for climate change research; ACME

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The project, called Accelerated Climate Modeling for Energy ( ACME ), is designed to accelerate the development and application of fully coupled, state-of-the-science Earth system models for scientific and energy applications. The plan is to exploit advanced software and new high performance computing machines as they become available.

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Study: Crop relocation can help buffer US agriculture from climate change but southern states may face massive loss of productive land

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Projected extreme temperatures under climate change are predicted to reduce average yields for several of the United States’ major crops. These changes in productivity would drive farmers to change crops and move into new areas. Farmers are particularly exposed to the problems of climate change.

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Report finds says “negative emissions technologies” need to play a large role in mitigating climate change

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To achieve goals for climate and economic growth, “negative emissions technologies” (NETs) that remove and sequester carbon dioxide from the air will need to play a significant role in mitigating climate change, according to a new report from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine.

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IEEE Discusses 6 Simple Solutions to Climate Change at COP27

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Simple, effective solutions that can help lessen the impact of climate change already exist. Rahman, a power expert and professor of electrical and computer engineering at Virginia Tech , is the former chair of the IEEE ad hoc committee on climate change. The whole world is one grid.

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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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Audi introduces longer range and AWD quattro versions of Q4 e-tron compact electric SUV

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Both are available to order now. The two versions are available to order now, with the Q4 Sportback 40 e-tron starting at a base price including VAT of €49,500 (US$58,760) and the Q4 45 e-tron quattro listed at €50,900 (US$60,423). Audi Q4 45 e-tron quattro.

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Volvo Cars launches all-electric Volvo C40 Recharge; all cars to be pure electric by 2030

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It will allow us to meet the expectations of our customers and be a part of the solution when it comes to fighting climate change. The fully electric C40 Recharge will be available online only. We are firmly committed to becoming an electric-only car maker and the transition should happen by 2030.

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