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Archives for September 2017

2017-09-30

biofuels mistake

Many scientists view biofuels as inherently carbon-neutral: they assume the carbon dioxide (CO2) plants absorb from the air as they grow completely offsets, or “neutralizes,” the CO2 emitted when fuels made from plants burn. However a new study has taken a fresh look at this question. It turns out that once all the emissions associated with growing feedstock […]

Article posted by Zachary Jacobson / Articles Leave a Comment

2017-09-29

Computing Power on the ‘Edge’ of the Internet May Help First Responders Communicate Better During Natural Disasters

This is an important signal arising from numerous recent devastations – a decentralized – mesh or fog network can be integrated with a distributed renewable energy framework – to provide a more robust civil infrastructure. The first responders in any crisis situation are the people in the crisis situation – the key question is what […]

Article posted by John Verdon / Articles, CACOR Values / Digital Disaster Design, Digital Environment, Digital Infrastructure, Political-Economy, Social Value, Social Values, Societal Resilience Leave a Comment

2017-09-29

Why climate change matters

We humans have tried to dominate this planet and the earth has served as the basis for the material wealth enjoyed by many in the developed world. As our population has grown dramatically over the past hundred years, the planet’s ability to handle all of our needs has come under stress. I firmly believe that […]

Article posted by Art Hunter / Articles, Climate / climate change, Energy, mitigation, The Limits to Growth, Threats Leave a Comment

2017-09-29

Could California Join China in Banning Gas Guzzlers

After China announced plans to ban new diesel and gasoline-powered cars, California Gov. Jerry Brown is said to be considering the same option, according to Bloomberg. “I’ve gotten messages from the governor asking, ‘Why haven’t we done something already?’” Mary Nichols, chairwoman of the California Air Resources Board, told the publication. “The governor has certainly indicated an interest in why […]

Article posted by Art Hunter / Articles, Technology, Transportation, What are you doing / climate change, Energy, Greenhouse gas, transportation Leave a Comment

2017-09-29

UK plans to stop sale of all diesel, petrol cars

Rising pollution and poor air quality have prompted the draft legislation. The UK government has outlined plans to prevent the sale of all new petrol and diesel cars by 2040. The draft proposal, as reported by The Guardian, stems from fears that pollution is rising and air quality continues to get worse, which may eventually become […]

Article posted by Art Hunter / Articles, Politics, Solutions, Technology, Transportation / Adaptability, climate change, Energy, mitigation, pollution, Renewable energy, transportation Leave a Comment

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