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Lead on Climate Change Solutions Before It's Too Late

William A. Wallace
October 25, 2018
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The target window is shrinking for serious design change to cut GHG emissions. Engineers know what works and what doesn't. Veteran engineer says: Let's do it!
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Market Dynamics Outpace Trump's Order on Energy

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Mary B. Powers
April 5, 2017
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In an executive order issued on March 28, the Trump administration is trying to make it easier to develop traditional energy resources by reducing environmental requirements on coal, nuclear, oil and natural gas, but whether it will stop the shift toward emission-free renewable energy is in doubt.
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We Knew Concrete Was a Carbon Sink—New Study Tells How Much

Factors in the material's favor when it comes to battling climate change and limiting greenhouse gasses
Thomas F. Armistead
December 7, 2016
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Concrete’s large carbon footprint—that is, the amount of carbon dioxide emitted during the cement manufacturing process—is estimated to be 5% of industrial CO2 emissions, a source of concern in the battle against human-caused climate change.
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NASA Technology Detects Earthly Methane Leaks

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Luke Abaffy
June 16, 2016
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Researchers from NASA’s Jet Propulsion Lab and the University of California, Merced, are testing a drone-mounted methane-detection device that sports a miniaturized version of the NASA Mars Curiosity Rovers’ sensor array.


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Nations Craft Tough Global Climate Pact

Industry sees a key role for itself, depending on how nations and customers accept new emissions rules
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December 16, 2015
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Engineering and construction firm executives say the historic climate change pact reached on Dec. 12 in Paris could continue the power sector’s shift away from traditional fossil fuel projects and create new markets in developing countries.
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