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Why Empty Office Buildings Still Consume Lots of Power During a Global Pandemic

GreenTechMedia

What happens to an office building’s electricity demand when almost everyone who works there is stuck at home? The result has been significant drops in electricity demand in big commercial centers like New York City and the San Francisco Bay Area , and forecasts that commercial energy usage across the country will decline by 4.7

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Urban wood burning is soaring, with 18,000 complaints but only 3 fines

Envirotec Magazine

Campaigners have written to the Health Secretary to call for wood stoves to be phased out by 2027. When our neighbours light their log burners our home is enveloped in toxic smoke. When our neighbours light their log burners our home is enveloped in toxic smoke. About 200,000 new wood burning stoves are bought every year.

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Smart grid: IoT predictive maintenance guide

Smart Energy International

In the rapidly evolving energy sector, smart grid IoT applications are driving a profound transformation towards a greener and more sustainable future. With advanced technologies integrating renewable energy sources, the approach to energy distribution is undergoing a revolutionary shift.

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Can California’s cap and trade address environmental justice?

GreenBiz

Richmond, a diverse, industrial city where housing prices and incomes have lagged behind its Bay Area neighbors, has poor air quality and some of the highest rates of respiratory and cardiovascular disease in California. Now, when Khamphanthong explains the sound to his young nieces, he sees the fear in their eyes. "I As the U.S.

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Decontamination system claimed to support reuse of healthcare PPE

Envirotec Magazine

Described as a range of state of the art UV-C disinfection chambers for the healthcare industry, the Mackwell Health Whitebox is seemingly equipped to quickly and reliably disinfect personal protective equipment (PPE) in compliance with healthcare regulations and guidelines.

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A Deep Dive Into Forest Health Monitoring Using Daily Satellite Imagery to Detect Early Threats

Planet Pulse

Government agencies managing vast forests can now leverage satellite imagery to monitor forest health more effectively, overcoming traditional challenges like limited resources and personnel. Why Is Traditional Forest Health Monitoring So Difficult?

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Crowdsourced pong reports clarify urban air quality in Vancouver

Envirotec Magazine

These unpleasant smells were linked to self-reported health issues like headaches and anxiety, leading some residents to change their behaviours, like closing windows even in stifling-hot weather. The app identified major sources of urban odours, including waste management and industrial activities.