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IEEE Educational Video for Kids Spotlights Climate Change

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When it comes to addressing climate change, the “in unity there’s strength” adage certainly applies. To help bring the climate collection to more students, TryEngineering has partnered with the Museum of Science in Boston. The video encourages students to contribute to a global solution by making small, personal changes.

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Study finds climate impact of hydropower varies widely

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Although hydropower is broadly considered to be much more environmentally friendly than electricity generated from fossil fuels (e.g., This popularity stems partly from the perception that hydropower is an environmentally friendly alternative to fossil fuels. They also estimated emissions caused by flooding the reservoir.

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PCAST suggests 6 key components for climate change strategy to President Obama; adaptation and mitigation

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The President’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology (PCAST) released a letter to President Obama describing six key components the advisory group believes should be central to the Administration’s strategy for addressing climate change. —PCAST letter to the President. The six key components are: 1.

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Prometheus CEO outlines tech advances that could make CO2-to-fuels renewable gasoline and jet price-competitive with fossil fuels

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In a commentary in the journal Joule , Rob McGinnis, founder and and CEO of Prometheus , a company that is developing technology to remove carbon dioxide from the air and turn it into fuels, discusses the technology advances that could lead to the potential price-competitiveness of renewable gasoline and jet with fossil fuels.

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Kinder Morgan and Neste partner on major renewable fuels logistics project in US

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This clearly shows the positive role America’s existing energy infrastructure can play in creating a sustainable future and fighting climate change. Renewable fuels offer an immediate way to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from aviation and heavy duty road transport in the US. —Jeremy Baines, President of Neste US.

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Perspective: The Role of Offsets in Climate Change Legislation

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This article shows that including offsets in climate change legislation would likely make an emissions program more cost-effective by: (a) providing an incentive for non-regulated sources to generate emission reductions; and (b) expanding emission compliance opportunities for regulated entities. Assuming the offset is legitimate—i.e.,

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Only One Country Is Making Progress On Electrifying Everything

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For close to twenty years, it’s been clear that electrifying everything is a key climate change wedge. Jacobson’s work in the USA and then internationally with his 100% Renewables by 2050 modeling laid much of the groundwork for this.