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Thursday, May 2nd, 2019How Close Are We to Zero-Emissions Electricity?
Friday, April 26th, 2019
We know that tackling climate change will take quick and drastic action. Could modernizing our power grid be the key? Read More: The world has just over a decade to get climate change under control, U.N. scientists say https://www.washingtonpost.com/energy… “The world stands on the brink of failure when it comes to holding global warming […]
View this complete post...A Jetsons future? Assessing the role of flying cars in sustainable mobility
Wednesday, April 17th, 2019
A new study of the environmental sustainability impacts of flying cars, formally known as electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft or VTOLs, found that these vehicles could play a niche role in sustainable mobility for longer trips.
View this complete post...An Assessment of the Impacts of Climate Change on the Great Lakes
Thursday, March 28th, 2019
Climate change is causing significant and far-reaching impacts on the Great Lakes and the Great Lakes region. In recent years, our planet has experienced some of the warmest temperatures ever recorded, record-breaking weather extremes, powerful storms, increasing tragic flooding from rising sea levels and associated storm surge, huge wildfires, and continued melting of glaciers and polar sea ice. The accelerating pattern of changes in the Earth’s climate is affecting the Great Lakes. Here, we draw on the array of existing research to assess how the shifting global climate impacts the unique Great Lakes region.
View this complete post...Fueling a Digital Methane Future
Wednesday, February 20th, 2019
ENVIRONMENTAL DEFENSE FUND EDF BUSINESS The role of digital technologies in minimizing global oil and gas methane emissions Executive Summary Oil and gas production comes with associated emissions of methane, a potent greenhouse gas. Methane emissions in the atmosphere account for about 25 percent of global warming today.1 Beyond the environmental impact, the economic loss […]
View this complete post...Utah DOT: Understanding the I-80 Wildlife Overpass
Wednesday, February 6th, 2019
The new wildlife overpass on I-80, just west of Parleys Summit, is now complete! In coordination with UDWR this overpass, the first in the state designed and built solely for wildlife, will help improve safety by cutting down on the high number of wildlife-related collisions in the area. In order to make the crossing as successful as possible, it’s important that the overpass is used by wildlife only. Check out this video and help us spread the word to #KeepItWild!
View this complete post...Artificial intelligence now a trusted partner in emergency situations
Monday, February 4th, 2019
Artificial intelligence has now added a new dimension to planning and mitigation. By analyzing data, AI offers much-improved forecasting models for floods. AI can also track the progress of wildfires. When linked with drone technology, AI is adept at locating missing persons after a disaster and providing accurate information regarding damaged buildings and landscapes to make rescue efforts faster and safer. It is efficient, less costly and amazingly accurate.
View this complete post...The 2018 State Energy Efficiency Scorecard
Monday, December 10th, 2018
It has been a dynamic year for energy efficiency, with a mix of often competing forces at the national and state levels. In states including Virginia, New York, and New Jersey, policymakers unveiled plans for increased investment in clean energy and energy efficiency, driven in particular by concerns regarding climate change. Some states, in response to a possible loosening of federal vehicle and appliance standards, worked to keep efficiency standards in place at the state level.
View this complete post...2018 Strategic Directions: Electric Report
Monday, September 3rd, 2018
The energy ecosystem is changing, driven by the advent of distributed clean energy, increased competition from new technologies and service providers, the evolving expectations of customers, and new opportunities for serving those customers.
View this complete post...Washington State DOT: Relocating Fish for Culvert Upgrade
Wednesday, August 1st, 2018
For most people the thrill of fishing is bragging about the size of the catch they’re bringing home, but when our environmental team hits the waters, they’re on a different mission. Rather than length of fish, they’re keeping track of quantity, returning everything they catch to water downstream. Here’s a 60 second look at that process.
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