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California Residents Adopt Early to Solar Power

By |February 6th, 2016|Categories: California, Clean Energy, Economy, Environment, Global, National News, Tech News, TED Talks|Tags: , , , , , |

[av_heading heading='Climate Change Taking Shape in California' tag='h2' style='blockquote modern-quote' size='' subheading_active='subheading_below' subheading_size='15' padding='10' color='' custom_font=''] Written by: Matthew McGuire [/av_heading] Californian residents could potentially see a saving of $1.4 billion a year with the use of solar power, according to a report released Thursday by SolarCity. As the debate between traditional energy companies, and emerging renewable energies continue to clash, the people in the nearby areas are the ones that witness the side effects. The Los Angeles Times reports that utility companies have a conflict with the solar power companies not paying their fair share of maintaining the electric grid. One

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The Impact of Climate Change Around the Globe

By |January 29th, 2016|Categories: Asia, China, Clean Energy, Economy, Environment, Europe, Global, National News, North America, Politics, Tech News, United States, World News|Tags: , , , , , , , , |

[av_heading heading='The Transformation Taking Place in Climate Change' tag='h2' style='blockquote modern-quote' size='' subheading_active='subheading_below' subheading_size='15' padding='10' color='' custom_font=''] Written by: Matthew McGuire [/av_heading] Climate and weather patterns have shown a major influx in volatility over 2015. Greenhouse gases and pollution continue to reshape the environmental landscape. According the the World Metrological Organization: "The state of the global climate in 2015 will make history as for a number of reasons," said WMO Secretary-General Michel Jarraud. "Levels of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere reached new highs and in the Northern hemisphere spring 2015 the three-month global average concentration of CO2 crossed the 400

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The Porter Ranch Gas Leak Negative Effects on Climate Change

By |January 24th, 2016|Categories: California, Environment, Los Angeles, National News|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , |

[av_heading heading='Overall Health Concerns with Underground Natural Gas Storage Facilities ' tag='h2' style='blockquote modern-quote' size='' subheading_active='subheading_below' subheading_size='15' padding='10' color='' custom_font=''] Written by: Matthew McGuire [/av_heading] The leak was first detected on October 23, 2015. It has now spewed more than 4.4 billion cubic feet of natural gas into the atmosphere. According to the Los Angeles Times, crews are drilling a relief well to seal off the damaged one, with work expected to be completed by late February. The LA Times also shared an insightful quote from John Herner on the negative direction the gas leak has taken with climate change.

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Josh Fox Releases How to Let Go of the World and Love All The Things Climate Can’t Change at Sundance 2016

By |January 17th, 2016|Categories: Entertainment, Environment, Film News, National News, Park City, Sundance Film Festival, Utah|Tags: , , , , , , , |

[av_heading heading='An Environmental Documentary on Climate Change' tag='h2' style='blockquote modern-quote' size='' subheading_active='subheading_below' subheading_size='15' padding='10' color='' custom_font=''] Written by: Matthew McGuire [/av_heading] The 2016 Sundance Film Festival begins Thursday, January 21 in Park City, Utah. This year Josh Fox will be releasing his latest environmental documentary titled How to Let Go of the World and Love All the Things Climate Can't Change.  How to Let Go of the World and Love All the Things Climate Can't Change by Josh Fox First Screening: Saturday, January 23 at the Temple Theater The film is set to screen five times during the festival. Josh Fox is

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California and Georgia Adopt to Solar Power

By |January 1st, 2016|Categories: California, Clean Energy, Environment, Global, National News, Tech News|Tags: , , , , , , , |

[av_heading heading='Renewable Energy Becomes a Household Tool' tag='h2' style='blockquote modern-quote' size='' subheading_active='subheading_below' subheading_size='15' padding='10' color='' custom_font=''] Written by: Matthew McGuire [/av_heading] NPR recently released a discussion on the adoption rate for solar power in different areas of the country. Progressive states lead the pack in adoption, but states such as Georgia, have groundwork to makeup. That development of infrastructure is a large opportunity for rural areas to acquire new jobs. "2015 was a record year for rooftop solar power sales." - Morning Edition / NPR Clean energy continues to be at the center of demand and debate. Find out how your area is

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Trends in Mobile Technology, User Interface, User Experience and Web Design

By |December 31st, 2015|Categories: Economy, Entertainment, Environment, National News, Pop Culture, Tech News, TED Talks|Tags: , , , , , , , , |

[av_heading heading='Live Streaming Data, Cloud-based Computing and Mobile Continues to Build Traction' tag='h2' style='blockquote modern-quote' size='' subheading_active='subheading_below' subheading_size='15' padding='10' color='' custom_font=''] Written by: Matthew McGuire [/av_heading] Twenty fifteen has been a big year for technology once again. Following the recent Paris Climate Summit hosting world leaders coming together to agree on moving away from fossil fuels, and transferring energy development to renewable technology has been one of the biggest changes in the political climate this decade. The Guardian recently reviewed trends in 2015 focused on solar and wind technology, as well as air and water purifiers. In addition to renewable technology

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Climate Change in Paris, 2020 Transition

By |December 13th, 2015|Categories: Asia, Economy, Environment, Europe, France, Global, National News, North America, Paris, Politics|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , |

[av_heading heading='Climate Justice is Served at COP21 ' tag='h2' style='blockquote modern-quote' size='' subheading_active='subheading_below' subheading_size='15' padding='10' color='' custom_font=''] Written by: Matthew McGuire [/av_heading] The Climate Change Conference in Paris hosted over 180 countries that traveled to France to reach an agreement on decreasing the production of carbon emissions for each country. Overall, the agreement calls for continued regulation over carbon emissions, and additional reform objectives in 2020. Recently, President Barack Obama voted against the Keystone Pipeline, and continues to show his position on climate change with support for the end of fossil fuel production within his COP21 proposal. Environmentalists could argue that his regulations

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Tesla Motors driving into 2016 on autopilot

By |November 15th, 2015|Categories: Clean Energy, Economy, Environment, Film News, National News, Tech News, Tesla Motors, YouTube|Tags: , , , , |

[av_heading heading='Experience the Tesla Motors showroom in 3D' tag='h3' style='blockquote modern-quote' size='' subheading_active='subheading_below' subheading_size='15' padding='10' color='' custom_font=''] Written by: Matthew McGuire [/av_heading] Tesla Motors continues to push forward in clean energy production. If Tesla Motors were a politician, it would be Bernie Sanders, and the other electric cars would be the Hillary Clinton in a metaphorical sense. The parallel I see is that even if Tesla doesn't make it long-term as a car company, it has still shifted the attention to a more progressive mindset, and for that I am thankful for Bernie Sanders and Tesla Motors. The company's stock is

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Tesla Version 7.0 arrives with autopilot features

By |November 11th, 2015|Categories: Clean Energy, Environment, Film News, National News, Tech News, Tesla Motors, World News, YouTube|Tags: , , , , , |

[av_heading heading='Self-driving cars by Tesla hit the roadways' tag='h3' style='blockquote modern-quote' size='' subheading_active='subheading_below' subheading_size='15' padding='10' color='' custom_font=''] Written by: Matthew McGuire [/av_heading] Tesla Motors released a series of updates for their Model S to give users an autonomous driving experience on the road. The software that has been released for drivers to give them the opportunity to allow the car to use sensors and technology to avoid unnecessary accidents. Self-driving technology has been in production since 2007 with the Lexus LS 460. Large tech companies have been heavily investing in developing autonomous services in the past two years, and that pattern is

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Climate change taking effect in the Amazon Rainforest

By |November 3rd, 2015|Categories: Brazil, Economy, Environment, Global, South America, World News|Tags: , , , , , , , , , |

[av_heading heading='The connection between deforestation and greenhouse gas emissions' tag='h3' style='blockquote modern-quote' size='' subheading_active='subheading_below' subheading_size='15' padding='10' color='' custom_font=''] Written by: Matthew McGuire [/av_heading] Brazil is heating up environmentally, and world leaders are working to cap illegal deforestation to prevent additional damage to our atmosphere. Brazil's government is a federal republic. It is made up of 26 states and the Federal District of Brasília. Each state has its own elected legislature and governor. In connection, the government within each states needs to be taking a more regulated approach to helping the residents protect and manage the land from illegal activity. Residents

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