Category: Policy

How Better Utility Fault Detection Can Lead to Better Resilience Against Fires

How Better Utility Fault Detection Can Lead to Better Resilience Against Fires

How Better Utility Fault Detection Can Lead to Better Resilience Against Fires

12/01/18

“How can better fault detection in utility lines prevent more fires?”

 

Northern California recently experienced the most intense wildfire it ever endured This was caused by a utility line breaking apart near a dry forest. To prevent such a thing from happening again, we can implement better fault detection methods into grid lines. That way we will be able to detect issues before they occur with much better clarity and resolve them before a catastrophe strikes. This is How Better Utility Fault Detection Can Lead to Better Resilience Against Fires.

 

The European Union Has Just Unveiled It’s Zero Carbon Emission Plan

The European Union Has Just Unveiled It’s Zero Carbon Emission Plan

The European Union Has Just Unveiled It’s Zero Carbon Emission Plan

11/29/18

“How will the EU become carbon neutral?”

 

Breaking news. The European Union, accounting for 10 % of carbon emissions globally, has recently unveiled its long-term plan to cut its carbon emissions to zero by 2050. Although its 2030 goals will not be changed, it does give more focus to the following decades. This will be an extremely exciting event for years to come.

Why the Increasing Frequency of Fires Will Threat Energy Resilience

Why the Increasing Frequency of Fires Will Threat Energy Resilience

Why the Increasing Frequency of Fires Will Threat Energy Resilience

11/26/18

“How will the increased frequency of fires make us less energy resilient?”

 

The climate is changing. As temperatures get higher, the natural world is being thrown out of balance, and this includes dangerous fires such the one seen in Northern California. As these fires become more frequent, they will threaten power lines and energy generation sources. As a result, The Increasing Frequency of Fires Will Threat Energy Resilience.

 

How Lab-Grown Meat Can Fight Climate Change

How Lab-Grown Meat Can Fight Climate Change

How Lab-Grown Meat Can Fight Climate Change

11/22/18

“How can lab-grown meat be good for the environment?”

 

This Thanksgiving, American families all around the world are spending time with their dear friends and families and give thanks to all of the good things that have come. And a core part of this celebration (usually) involves cooking a Turkey. However, all of this meat consumption drives up carbon emissions immensely. But is there a way where can circumvent this without having to give up meat?

 

Well, this can actually happen with the proliferation of Lab-Grown Meat. Since this artificial meat did not require an animal to be raised for production, it is able to avert countless tons of emissions associated with production. As a result, Lab-Grown Meat Can Fight Climate Change. So in the near future, you might be able to have your meat and eat it too!

 

Happy Thanksgiving!!!

How if Restaurants Used Less Ice it Would be Good for Climate Neutrality

How if Restaurants Used Less Ice it Would be Good for Climate Neutrality

How if Restaurants Used Less Ice it Would be Good for Climate Neutrality

11/21/18

“Why should restaurants use less ice?”

 

In the United States, it is customary for restaurants to serve ice with water. Although it may seem benign, having to store extra ice uses energy and water which contribute to climate change. Therefore, if Restaurants Used Less Ice it Would be Good for Climate Neutrality.

How Load Shedding Helps Fight Climate Change

How Load Shedding Helps Fight Climate Change

How Load Shedding Helps Fight Climate Change

11/19/18

“How can load shedding be beneficial for the planet?”

 

When power grids receive a demand overload, they often go into load-shedding to prevent a blackout. Not only does the reduced load prevent a blackout but also emit less carbon dioxide! Without having to worry about an infrastructure recovery or extra emissions, the grid’s impact on climate change will be reduced.