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Avoiding food waste confusion

Seth Godin Blog

But climate change is a systems problem, and it requires systemic solutions. When we price carbon accurately, the efficient market will start to pay more attention to harvesting the last peach, or shifting to drip irrigation, vertical farms or simple techniques that have enormous benefits.

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Sustainable Aviation: Emerging Trends and Opportunities

Tom Spencer

These include offsetting greenhouse gas production by purchasing carbon credits, investing in more efficient gas turbine engines, using sustainable aviation fuel, and manufacturing with novel materials and 3D printing methods. Companies such as GE Aviation and Safran are working on improving engine efficiency in order to reduce emissions.

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How the Internet of Things Can Prepare Cities for Natural Disasters

Harvard Business

Using the most current technology could help them more efficiently and safely address these costly disasters. Ineffective communication channels, overburdened response systems, satellite disruptions, and internet blackouts further impede people from getting the help they need. Connecting People and Information During a Disaster.

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6 Ways the North American Clean Economy Agreement Will Affect Business

Harvard Business

Aligning appliance, equipment, and vehicle fuel efficiency standards. Let’s unpack what it means for the energy system. But methane leakage at fracking sites, in long distance gas pipelines, and in transportation — really everywhere in the value chain — goes largely unmeasured. degrees celsius.

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A.T. Kearney Interview & Culture

Management Consulted

The firm was temporarily acquired by Electronic Data Systems (EDS) in 1995 but was bought back by partners in 2006, just in time for the company’s 80th anniversary. Thus, they work towards creating or upgrading current purchasing processes to enhance efficiency and maximize savings. Transportation & Travel. Automotive.