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August 5, 2024 Sustainability

How unplanned development, unusual rain ended in disaster

The Kerala landslide underscores the importance of preserving human lives in the Western Ghats region amid the challenges of climate change.

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August 5, 2024 Sustainability

A contagious childhood disease is set to worsen with climate change

Hand-foot-mouth disease outbreaks, already common in Asia, could strike sooner, harder and with greater frequency if the world fails to keep temperature rise in check, a study says.

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August 4, 2024 Manufacturing

U.S. DOE Launches $3.3 Million Prize to Support Place-Based Partnerships Focused on Creating & Expanding Access to Good Jobs in Clean Energy

The Good Jobs in Clean Energy Prize will bring together local coalitions to promote “High Road” economic and workforce development strategies and ensure that clean energy programs and investments result in accessible, good jobs. The U.S. Department o...

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August 4, 2024 Manufacturing

Be Prepared: New Resource Readies States & Utilities for Grid Resilience Events

Society is increasingly dependent on electricity for essential services. The Energy Information Administration (Short Term Energy Outlook) and many utilities are projecting surging electricity demand from data centers and new manufacturing facilities...

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August 4, 2024 Manufacturing

Due To Political Divisions, The Public Remains Unaware Of How EVs Are Gaining Popularity

In Q2 2024, electric vehicle (EV) sales grew 11.3% in the US, according to a report from Kelley Blue Book. A record-high 330,463 units were sold in the quarter. Yet, due to internal US political divisions, the rising success of EVs has been masked by...

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August 3, 2024 Manufacturing

Save Big with 100% Electric Tractors, Greener & Quieter Rail Journeys, Small EV Postcard — EV News

Great news for farms everywhere: we’re getting more electric tractors. Don’t hesitate to look into the California CORE Subsidy Program as well. With the CORE program, you can save up to $68,000+ on a 100% electric Monarch MK-V Tractor! That price is ...

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August 3, 2024 Manufacturing

Uber & BYD Plan To Put 100,000 Electric Cars On The Road — But Not In The US

Uber and BYD say they will add 100,000 electric cars to the Uber ride-hailing fleet in countries around the world — but not in the US. The post Uber & BYD Plan To Put 100,000 Electric Cars On The Road — But Not In The US appeared first on...

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August 3, 2024 Manufacturing

Flipping the Script On Traditional Wind Turbine Technologies

NREL Wind Researchers Undertake Sweeping Validation Study of a Downwind Turbine Most wind turbines face the wind—and there is a good reason for that. Since the 1980s, wind turbine developers have been using what is called the “Danish concept” for the...

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August 2, 2024 Manufacturing

How Propane Broke My Heart

On the way decarbonizing my home, a heated love affair with propane went up in flames. At the start, seeking warmth and comfort, the fuel’s seemingly slim carbon footprint was infatuating. Propane came in those big cuddly tanks one sees next to roman...