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Electric Vehicles (EVs)
Electric vehicles (EVs) emit significantly fewer planet-warming emissions over their full life cycles than gasoline cars do, yet their recharge requires significant resources, including rare metals like lithium. Drivers…
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Carbon Capture and Storage
Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) technology aims to decrease greenhouse gas emissions by either preventing them from being released or sequestering existing ones. CCS works by extracting CO2 from…
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Climate Change Mitigation
Climate change mitigation entails reducing emissions of heat-trapping greenhouse gases into the atmosphere by decreasing emissions and expanding carbon sinks, such as energy efficiency measures, renewables or using electric…
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Energy Policy
Energy policy addresses national issues and interests related to decarbonization, system reliability, resource diversification, technology export potential, economic costs and electricity accessibility. Furthermore, it serves as the blueprint for…
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The Benefits of Mixed-Use Development
Communities across the nation are eagerly welcoming mixed-use development with open arms. It offers numerous advantages both to residents and businesses. Mixed-use developments offer an alternative model that integrates…
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Green Buildings
Green buildings are designed to be ecologically responsible and resource efficient from conception through completion, using innovative sustainability strategies to minimize energy use, water usage and pollution levels. Green…
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Transit-Oriented Development
Successful TOD results in reduced per capita motor vehicle travel and associated traffic fatalities, household transportation costs, energy consumption and environmental footprint. Furthermore, TOD promotes economic development while improving…
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Sustainable Urban Infrastructure
Sustainable urban infrastructure refers to equipment and systems designed, built, and maintained with an emphasis on ecological, financial, social, environmental (including climate resilience) sustainability. Meristem Design provides solutions that…
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What is Sustainable Development?
Sustainable development refers to meeting human needs while simultaneously protecting the environment. It takes an integrated approach, covering economic growth, environmental preservation and social wellbeing. This effort requires individual…
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Energy Efficiency – What is it and Why is it Important?
Energy efficiency is a method for cutting back your energy consumption without compromising your quality of life. It can be accomplished through various technological solutions or making conscious choices…