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As electric vehicle charging stations sprout like mushrooms along our roads and clusters of new wind turbines come online, these two clean energy solutions to the climate crisis are becoming more commonplace. Also more commonplace are the obvious , dangerous , and destructive effects of climate change on people and communities. The United States needs to speed its transition to clean energy in order to stave off even worse impacts of climate change.
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Is your manufacturing operation reaching its efficiency potential? A Manufacturing Execution System (MES) could be the game-changer, helping you reduce waste, cut costs, and lower your carbon footprint. Join Nikhil Joshi, Founder & President of Snic Solutions, in this value-packed webinar as he breaks down how MES can drive operational excellence and sustainability.
On July 25, 2024, the Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) released its highly anticipated draft Insecticide Strategy, the latest step in the. The post EPA Releases Draft Insecticide Strategy appeared first on National Agricultural Law Center.
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Speaker: Antoine M. Thompson, Executive Director of the Greater Washington Region Clean Cities Coalition
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Speaker: Laurie Schoeman Director, Climate & Sustainability, Capital
As households and communities across the nation face challenges such as hurricanes, wildfires, drought, extreme heat and cold, and thawing permafrost and flooding, we are increasingly searching for ways to mitigate and prevent climate impacts. During this event, national climate and housing expert Laurie Schoeman will discuss topics including: The two paths for climate action: decarbonization and adaptation.
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Registration is still open for Chesapeake Bay Landscape Professionals Level 1 training classes-- the baseline credential in design, installation, and maintenance of sustainable landscapes, emphasizing properly maintaining stormwater best management practices. Level 1 training consists of a two- or three-day class, access to our online videos, webinar series, study materials, and a written exam.
By Anders Lorenzen Norway has long been known as the world leader in the uptake of electric vehicles (EVs), but they could face competition from their Scandinavian neighbour; Denmark. Data from Mobility Denmark shows that of all the 19,531 new car registrations in the past year in Denmark , a staggering 50.9% of those were EVs. This is compared to 34.7% in the previous year, 17.4% in 2022, 11.2% in 2021, and 4.6% in 2020, which shows a remarkable rise in the past five years.
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by Adam Taylor, Lancaster University From Kylie Jenner and Rihanna to Ariana Grande and Cardi B, celebrities are sporting long, acrylics – often heavily embellished with nail art – as an expression of their style. Nail fashion is now a booming industry with gel manicures and acrylic nails among the most popular current trends.
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Closing date: Aug 23, 2024View the full announcement and apply The Prairie Research Institute (PRI) is seeking to hire an Community Research Specialist (Official Title: Visiting Senior Scientific Specialist, Community Research) to conduct qualitative research in communities related to the topics of carbon capture, environmental contaminants, and sustainable technologies.
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