Introduction In the wake of global environmental concerns and a pressing need to mitigate climate change, the automotive industry is undergoing a profound transformation. The rise of eco-friendly transportation is no longer a distant dream but a tangible reality, thanks to the continuous evolution of automobile technology. This green revolution is redefining the way we …
Researchers estimate the electricity used per square foot to cool buildings in U.S. cities will increase on average by nearly 14% for every degree of warming. More extreme heat and bigger populations will dramatically change energy use in American cities by 2050, driving up the amount of electricity used to cool urban buildings per unit …
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Climate change is causing large cities around the world to face water shortages. But in Paris, the city has been working proactively for years to conserve and clean water. We speak about the city’s solutions with Peter Yeung, contributing editor for the online publication Reasons to be Cheerful. This article was originally published on WBUR.org. Credits: Boise …
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It’s well known that companies benefit from the halo effect that corporate social responsibility (CSR) provides, but did you know that social and environmental impact work and ethics policies can significantly reduce operating costs too? Companies “do well by doing good” when they design and execute successful CSR programs that generate income through building brand …
Researchers looked at the links between a number of common pollutants and risk of stroke. This past summer, wildfire smoke periodically blanketed the United States, bringing stinging air and hazy skies to the Northeast and the Midwest, regions that are unaccustomed to the itchy eyes, scratchy throats and breathing problems that come from being downwind of such …
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