President Trump disparaged the Environmental Protection Agency who is in charge of enforcing federal laws on air and water pollution. Congress has drafted bills to limit the EPA’s power and abolish it altogether. With the new administration taking over, there are many left wondering what will happen to the EPA. Let’s explore some of the […]
It’s common knowledge that burning fossil fuels is bad for the environment. But even without the damaging effects of climate change, renewable energy still makes the most economic sense for our global future. Worldwide energy use isn’t going to decrease anytime soon–people like the way they live. With only a finite amount of fossil fuels […]
Researchers at Harvard University have developed a battery that stores energy in liquid solutions. Dubbed the “flow battery,” the solution modifies the molecules in electrolytes, ferrocene, and viologen to make them stable, water-soluble, and stop them degrading over time. The battery only loses one/cent capacity every 1,000 charging cycles and estimated to last a decade–rather […]
New York’s recent Con Edison rate case has brought an opportunity for clean, distributed energy. A rate case is a process utilities use to adjust policies and set rates charged to customers. They typically occur once every few years and provide an opportunity for state and local governments, along with consumer and environmental advocacy groups, […]
The rapid expansion of cities without proper urban planning can greatly alter ecology and the environment. During South Asia’s first conference on urban ecology, Dr. Muhammad Qaiser of the University of Karachi explained just how devastating these impacts can be. Reclaiming habitats once disturbed or destroyed has become impossible, he said, urging government authorities to […]
Climate change is arguably the biggest problem facing global society right now. Also, it is a well-documented fact that climate change will dramatically alter our environment, but it can also harm business. By 2030, climate change costs are projected to cost the global economy $700 billion annually, according to the Climate Vulnerability Monitor. On top […]
Expanding broadband internet access is crucial for smart cities and the Internet of Things. Some cities, such as Philadephia, have been facing challenges where state laws limit municipalities’ ability to take the lead on broadband. What many city officials don’t realize is that even when bogged down by state regulations. Also, they can still progress […]
The changing face of the US administration means drastic policy changes are coming. Tom Wheeler, the 31st chairman of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and longtime proponent of net neutrality, has stepped down from his position. FCC enacts a policy, Net neutrality that prevents Internet Service Providers (ISPs) from prioritizing certain internet traffic over others. […]
“The electricity infrastructure is arguably the single most important feature in any city. If unavailable for a significant enough period of time, all other functions will eventually cease,” according to BW Smart Cities. Smart grids are essential to some smart cities in India where the country faces energy woes. Smart grids address burdensome issues such […]