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King Coal will disappear… And King Solar will replace it

Edouard Stenger

When I discovered solar photovoltaic in 2004, the global capacity was around 5 GW. This is a welcome trend and I just wish solar thermal – which is much simpler from a technological standpoint – would see a tenth of its cousin’s growth. Generating heat is critical to keep folks warm without burning fossil fuels.

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Book review : Regeneration by Paul Hawken

Edouard Stenger

This volume has become one of my favorites among the many I have read on climate and sustainability issues since I started back to 2004 (check the list there ). This needs everyone and will benefit everyone (or almost, I am not sure billionaires and plutocrats would benefit from Regeneration and a world without fossil fuels).

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Global coal and oil use to peak in 2020

Edouard Stenger

When I discovered solar photovoltaics in 2004, the global capacity was of three gigawatts (or 3,000 megawatts if you prefer). Additionally, energy efficiency technologies such as LED light bulbs are a major drive towards lower emissions. It had taken Mankind fifty years to reach that milestone.

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How To Get ISO 14000 Certification

Environment Blog

Official revisions were released in 2004 and 2015. These incentives include: Risk reductions: The increasing rate of fossil fuel depletion, energy costs, and uncertainty from non-renewable resources is rising. Takes advantage of green technologies: ISO 14000 incorporates the concept of continuous improvement.

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Climate Litigation Chart Updates – November 2016

Law Columbia

Healey issued the CID in connection with an investigation into unfair or deceptive acts or practices in trade or commerce with respect to fossil fuel products and securities. The appellate court agreed with the Superior Court that the students had failed to demonstrate special standing to challenge management of charitable funds.

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Physics: The Science of the Universe and Everything In It

Environmental Science

vital for new technologies that all of us use every day from solar panel technology to wind turbine, engineering design, and the creation of new alloys and polymers. Changes from the early 19 th century that led to the Industrial Revolution were based, in part, on the advanced in engineering that was fueled by advances in physics.

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DEP Publishes Interim Final Environmental Justice Policy Changing Permit Review Process; Opens Comment Period Setting 9 Public Hearings

PA Environment Daily

DEP published a second notice formally rescinding the previous 2004 Environmental Justice Public Participation Policy. Erie Center for Arts and Technology, Lawrence Community Room, 650 East Avenue, Erie, Erie County ; -- October 18: In-Person, 6 p.m.—7:30