Author: Tom Konrad Ph.D. CFA

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September 27, 2024 Sustainability

How the election will affect America’s response to the climate crisis

The outcome of the United States presidential election will have a massive impact on the US government’s response to the climate crisis, with far-reaching consequences globally for the environment, human health, and the economy.

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September 27, 2024 Sustainability

Philippines clean energy startups jump 500% in four years

Mostly solar and mini-hydro systems have surged sixfold since 2020, but they need support from bigger players to scale, a new analysis finds.

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September 27, 2024 Manufacturing

The Electric Vehicle As A Disaster Response Tool: Sharp Concept LDK+ Minivan Joins The Fray

Sharp has just unveiled a new electric vehicle concept that recasts the humble minivan as a home-away-from-home for busy families and evacuees, too. The post The Electric Vehicle As A Disaster Response Tool: Sharp Concept LDK+ Minivan Joins The Fray ...

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September 27, 2024 Manufacturing

American Climate Corps Has Already Put 15,000 Young Americans to Work

During Climate Week, Biden-⁠Harris Administration Announces Continued Progress on the American Climate Corps Environmental Protection Agency and AmeriCorps Announce a New Environmental Justice Climate Corps; the Department of Housing and Urban Develo...

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September 27, 2024 Manufacturing

Training 1 Million New Apprentices for Cleantech & Climate Jobs by 2035

The Governors’ Climate-Ready Workforce Initiative was launched this week by the U.S. Climate Alliance, a bipartisan coalition of 24 governors who together account for roughly 60% of the country’s economy and 55% of its population. The initiative aims...

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September 26, 2024 Sustainability

Traffic monitoring tech can help clean up Asia’s act

Traffic congestion, while a sign of economic growth in Asia, leads to gridlocks and pollution, but solutions like efficient public transport systems, such as electric vehicles and metro lines, along with higher parking fees and fuel prices, can encou...

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September 26, 2024 Sustainability

Could ocean plastic cleanups be doing more harm than good?

Critics say removing ocean plastic can be expensive, harmful to animals and detract from efforts to stop waste at source.

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September 26, 2024 Sustainability

India’s clean energy transition requires a delicate balancing act

A balance between emission and growth warrants integrated energy planning, leading to a low-cost transition pathway for sustainable growth.

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September 26, 2024 Manufacturing

A New Era in Transportation — Part 2

In Part 1 of this series, we addressed the anticipated impact of robotaxis on the regular taxi market. In case you missed it, here is the link. In Part 2, we will now explore the impact of Transportation as a Service (TAAS) on the general automotive ...