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How Far Do You Have To Run After A Small Modular Nuclear Meltdown?

Jim Conca

It turns out you don’t have to run at all. They can’t melt down and NRC just concluded that any possible emergencies won’t even get past the fence. No need to come up with huge evacuation plans for nearby cities or surrounding people - you can just stand at the fence and watch what’s going on.

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Here’s how Australia is substituting coal with wind and solar power

Energy Refuge

Perhaps one of the most pressing needs and a common topic around the world has been: renewable energy. How can countries revert to renewable energy productions, and what repercussions would the switch have? Let’s take Australia as an example. Deemed as being in the top 20 water-stressed countries, Australia found itself facing a mandatory change of ways.

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Clean Coalition

Women in Cleantech and Sustainability

Position: Distributed Energy Policy Advocate/Staff Attorney. Location: San Francisco Bay Area. Description: If you are passionate about accelerating the transition to a clean energy economy, come work with an innovative, nimble, and technically grounded organization to advocate for local energy solutions. The Clean Coalition combines policy design and advocacy with practical program and project development expertise to identify and overcome key barriers to local renewable energy.

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NASA launching a new ice monitoring tool that can identify changes the width of a pencil

Treehugger - Technology

The laser-outfitted satellite will be able to pick up shifts in the ice on a very small scale.

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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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Ranyee Chiang: August Member of the Month

Women in Cleantech and Sustainability

WCS Member of the Month highlights the amazing stories of female leaders in the industry. This month, we spotlight Ranyee Chiang, Technology Officer for Bay Area Air Quality Management District. WCS: Please introduce us to the Bay Area Air Quality Management District and the work it does. For readers who are unfamiliar with the work of Air Quality boards, can you give a little background?

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Ranyee Chiang: August Member of the Month

Women in Cleantech and Sustainability

WCS Member of the Month highlights the amazing stories of female leaders in the industry. This month, we spotlight Ranyee Chiang, Technology Officer for Bay Area Air Quality Management District. WCS: Please introduce us to the Bay Area Air Quality Management District and the work it does. For readers who are unfamiliar with the work of Air Quality boards, can you give a little background?