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A Start-Up in Switzerland called Insolight Doubles the Yield in Solar Panels
The solar power industry is taking over 2017 with advanced technology and employment opportunities. During an era of transition, the solar power industry is evolving and adapting at record levels. Reuters reported: "The Trump administration wants jobs and the Trump administration is going to get jobs with solar." - Solar Foundation President Andrea Luecke There is a large debate taking place between the fossil fuel industry, and the renewable energy industry. Last year, the United States added more than 260,000 workers in over 40 states. Within that number, 40 percent of workers are employed by SolarCity/Tesla. With the cost of
President Trump Reopens the Dakota Access Pipeline for Business
President Trump just signed paperwork to reopen negotiations for the Dakota Access Pipeline. After former President Obama signed against the pipeline to run under the Missouri River in 2016, Trump just reversed that decision. The Los Angeles Times reports: “I am very insistent that if we’re going to build pipelines in the United States, the pipe should be made in the United States.” - President Trump The recent decision to reopen negotiations for pipeline construction does not mean that production will take place. The big picture problem with supporting oil and gas is the increasing amount of carbon that those forms
The Impact of Climate Change in Australia and the South Pacific Islands
A number of environmental issues continue to grow in Australia, as well as the South Pacific Islands. Larger countries, such as the United States and Australia produce a much larger carbon footprint, adding to the sea levels rising around coastal areas. The National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration reported: 'Global sea level has been rising over the past century, and the rate has increased in recent decades. In 2014, global sea level was 2.6 inches above the 1993 average—the highest annual average in the satellite record (1993-present). Sea level continues to rise at a rate of about one-eighth of an inch per
The New Climate Category at Sundance Spotlights An Inconvenient Truth
The Sundance Institute and film festival have announced a special screening of An Inconvenient Truth in Park City with a impactful discussion on climate change. Sundance Film Festival has brought on a new category titled The New Climate to collect and organize the amount of new filmmakers looking to bring awareness to climate change. 10 years ago An Inconvenient Truth showcased the problems we continue to face today. With the next administration blindly moving forward with staffing that have spoke out against climate change; it is even more important that Sundance provides an international stage to give filmmakers the opportunity to share
Standing Rock Sioux Tribe Announced Dakota Access Pipeline to be Rerouted
The Standing Rock Sioux Tribe has announced today on Twitter that the Dakota Access Pipeline will not run under Lake Oahe as proposed, and the Army Corp of Engineers will be looking for additional routes to run the pipeline. For those unfamiliar with Lake Oahe, it is a large reservoir behind the Oahe Dam on the Missouri River. The Missouri River is the longest river in the Untied States. If the pipeline had gone under the lake, or if it gets close to a main river, it could still pollute drinking water. Not all pipelines malfunction, but enough of them do to create
How Climate Will Change during the Donald Trump Era
Donald Trump is currently in a state of transition after claiming the presidency during the 2016 election. "The (DEP) Department of Environmental is killing us environmentally." - Donald Trump (04/2016) That quote summarizes the amount of time and energy Trump has spent learning about different departments of the government. Or it is him playing dumb about a topic he knows about well, but doesn't want to appear knowledgeable. What he meant to say, possibly, is the (EPD) the Environmental Protection Department limits corporations to generate revenue with regulations. One of the positive elements to Trump's environment plan is his
Stream the Viral Climate Change Film ‘Before the Flood’ by Leonardo DiCaprio
Leonardo DiCaprio, actor and environmentalist, has just pulled off one of the most dynamic moves in contemporary filmmaking by releasing his latest documentary Before the Flood on YouTube. During his time working on The Revenant with Alejandro G. Iñárritu, DiCaprio found downtime to start production on his own film covering the controversial topic of climate change. Denmark currently operates on 100% renewable energy. Germany currently is being ran on 30% renewable energy. The United States currently has 13% of energy being produced by wind, solar and other forms of clean energy. Our country is clearly falling behind, and that is due to
Leonardo DiCaprio to Discuss Climate Change at SXSL 2016 with President Obama
Leonardo DiCaprio will be showcasing his latest documentary Before the Flood at South by South Lawn on October 3. DiCaprio first debuted the film at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) on September 9. "The origins to wanting to do a film like this is to give the scientific community out there a voice. Because we have long ignored the predictions of the scientific community. 97% of the scientific community agrees we are contributing to the issue of climate change in such a major way that we are altering the course of the future as we know it." - Leonardo DiCaprio Before the Flood features a
The Impact of Climate Change Around the Globe
[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
The Porter Ranch Gas Leak Negative Effects on Climate Change
[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.
The solar power industry is taking over 2017 with advanced technology
President Trump just signed paperwork to reopen negotiations for the Dakota Access
A number of environmental issues continue to grow in Australia, as
The Sundance Institute and film festival have announced a special screening
The Standing Rock Sioux Tribe has announced today on Twitter that the Dakota
Donald Trump is currently in a state of transition after claiming
Leonardo DiCaprio, actor and environmentalist, has just pulled off one of
Leonardo DiCaprio will be showcasing his latest documentary Before the Flood at South
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