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Why the physics used by climatologists is wrong and greenhouse gases actually COOL the planet

Energy Central

Nobody has or ever will prove wrong the physics in my 2013 paper "Planetary Core and Surface Temperatures" which contains the explanation of my world-first discovery of the heat process that is what actually keeps the. I refer you to my papers at [link] and website [link] where you may wish to watch my 15 minute video.

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NuScale’s Federal Safety Approval Moves US Modular Nuclear Reactors a Step Closer to Reality

GreenTechMedia

For one, it uses mechanical water-cooling systems that don’t require additional water, pumps and valves or backup generators or batteries to run those systems in event of emergency. NuScale’s design doesn’t require some of the key safety features for large-scale reactors.

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Using urban forestry to fight for environmental justice

GreenBiz

And the shade they provide isn’t just good for picnics; trees absorb heat and release water vapor that cools the surrounding air. Forest Service estimates that trees reduce the energy consumption needed to cool homes in the U.S. by more than 7 percent. Heat is the biggest killer from [a] natural disaster perspective.".

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New Zealand firm offers improved LFP battery packs for Nissan Leaf

Charged

Unlike most EVs, which use some form of liquid cooling in the battery pack, the Leaf has an air-cooled battery. Beginning in March 2023, the company will offer support for 2013 models with 24 and 30 kWh packs, and other configurations will follow.

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EDC celebrates 40th anniversary of Tongonan geothermal field, Philippines

ThinkGeoEnergy

2013 – Super Typhoon Yolanda (Haiyan) made landfall in the Philippines and directly hit Ormoc and Kananga including EDC’s Leyte Site. TGPP was badly hit, damaging its cooling towers and buildings. a subsidiary of EDC, after acquiring them from the National Power Corporation. MW to 123 MW.

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What counts as a heat wave? It’s a life-or-death question.

Grist

Defining a heat wave helps cities know when and how to respond to deadly temperatures — issuing heat advisories, sharing tips for surviving the heat, and opening up cooling centers. A cooling station in Portland during a record-setting heat wave on June 28, 2021. Kathryn Elsesser / AFP via Getty Images.

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What Alberta Premier Danielle Smith Gets Wrong About Heat Pumps

DeSmogBlog

percent annually from 2013 to 2020. ” Brendan Haley, director of policy research with Efficiency Canada To begin with, heat pumps are indeed an energy efficient and low-cost way to both heat and cool homes. Heat pumps can act as a supplement to save money and GHGs.”