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Beautiful Satellite Visualisation Reveals Rural India’s Electrification

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As India expanded access to electricity over the last two decades, satellites were watching. A new interactive tool lets you explore the roll out. The post Beautiful Satellite Visualisation Reveals Rural India’s Electrification appeared first on Climate-KIC.

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?Ladies, You Need to Step Up

Women in Cleantech and Sustainability

By Lisa Ann Pinkerton. Orginally published on The Huffington Post. I recently attended a renewable energy conference in San Francisco, where over lunch a woman introduced me to her male colleague and told me I would be seeing him on a panel that afternoon instead of her. She went on to reveal that the organizers had asked her to speak, but she gave away the opportunity, even though she’s the head of her department and could easily talk circles around others in her field.

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Norwegian Green Roof Log Cabins in the USA

Green Roof Technology

Around 50 years ago there was trend in the USA of having Norwegian Log Cabins as a second home. All of these cabins came entirely from Norway and they all had a Green Roof. Most of these cabins with timber from Norway still exist and the owners are very proud of having these solid, cozy and unique structures. Unfortunately most of these Green Roofs have been replaced by metal roofing during the last 20 years.

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Actually, it’s ‘Energy Efficiency First’ The EU Says

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While America is bolstering its fossil fuel industry, energy efficiency is spearheading the European Union’s efforts to reduce its reliance on it. The post Actually, it’s ‘Energy Efficiency First’ The EU Says appeared first on Climate-KIC.

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Manufacturing Sustainability Surge: Your Guide to Data-Driven Energy Optimization & Decarbonization

Speaker: Kevin Kai Wong, President of Emergent Energy Solutions

In today's industrial landscape, the pursuit of sustainable energy optimization and decarbonization has become paramount. Manufacturing corporations across the U.S. are facing the urgent need to align with decarbonization goals while enhancing efficiency and productivity. Unfortunately, the lack of comprehensive energy data poses a significant challenge for manufacturing managers striving to meet their targets.

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VR: Enter The Hyperloop Tube For A Test Ride At 1200 km/h

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One of the teams to win Elon Musk's Hyperloop competition has released a virtual reality app to give you a preview of the future of tube travel. The post VR: Enter The Hyperloop Tube For A Test Ride At 1200 km/h appeared first on Climate-KIC.

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France Shatters Green Bonds Record: This Week’s 10 Biggest Climate Stories

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The 31 January 2017 edition of our weekly State Of The Planet press review with some of the latest climate science, innovation and policy headlines. The post France Shatters Green Bonds Record: This Week’s 10 Biggest Climate Stories appeared first on Climate-KIC.

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Norwegian Green Roof Log Cabins in the USA

Green Roof Technology

Norwegian Green Roof Log Cabins in the USA. Around 50 years ago there was trend in the USA of having Norwegian Log Cabins as a second home. All of these cabins came entirely from Norway and they all had a Green Roof. Most of these cabins with timber from Norway still exist and the owners are very proud of having these solid, cozy and unique structures.

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