Podcasts about energy challenge

Auch in Palma ist das Ende der Pferdekutschen wohl in Sicht. Alle Fraktionen im Stadtrat sind sich einig. Im Rahmen der Energy Challenge erleben rund 3000 Schülerinnen und Schüler in 20 Gemeinden auf Mallorca derzeit Themen wie Nachhaltigkeit und Energieeffizienz sehr praxisnah. Und es gibt weitere Änderungen bei den Gepäckregeln der Fluggesellschaft Ryanair. www.5minutenmallorca.com

Earlier this year, Synopsys' R&D team developed a new model that allows design teams to create and test circuits at cryogenic temperatures. In this episode, Jamil Kawa and William Ruby from Synopsys talk about the cryogenic CMOS (complementary metal-oxide-semiconductors) research project and how it could support the development of low-power chips to help solve the worsening AI energy crisis.

In this conversation, Jamie and Jaeden discuss the significant energy challenges faced by AI technologies and the efforts of major tech companies like Microsoft, Meta, and Amazon to find sustainable energy solutions. They explore the potential of nuclear power as a clean energy source, the environmental hurdles that arise, and the complexities of energy demand versus supply in the context of AI's growing needs. The discussion highlights the regulatory challenges and the importance of balancing environmental concerns with the urgent need for increased energy production. Our Skool Community: https://www.skool.com/aihustle/about Get on the AI Box Waitlist: ⁠⁠https://AIBox.ai/⁠⁠ Jamies's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@JAMIEANDSARAH 00:00 The Energy Challenge in AI 04:35 Nuclear Solutions and Environmental Hurdles 09:06 The Future of Energy Production for AI

Get the latest insights from the AAMBITION Podcast delivered straight to your inbox. Subscribe HERE.++++Episode 34 of the “Aerospace Ambition Podcast” featuring Marylin Bastin (EUROCONTROL) is out!Talking Points•⁠ ⁠Eurocontrol's Mission: Discover the vital role Eurocontrol plays in shaping the future of aviation, as they bridge the gap between industry leaders and policymakers in the push for greener skies.•⁠ ⁠‘Sustainable' Fuels Dilemma: Can the aviation sector achieve a balance between sustainability and the limited supply of biomass for alternative fuels? We explore the possibilities—and the tough choices ahead.•⁠ ⁠The Energy Investment Hurdle: As society pivots away from fossil fuels, we dig into the financial challenge of meeting aviation's energy demands while striving for a cleaner, more sustainable future.•⁠ ⁠Tackling Contrail Management: How do you roll out contrail management strategies across entire fleets or even regions? We unpack the logistical hurdles and the potential for impact.•⁠ ⁠Growth vs. Sustainability: Aviation is currently built on increasing passenger numbers, but can sustainability be woven into the industry's DNA just as deeply as safety? We discuss how the sector can balance these seemingly opposing priorities.GuestMarylin Bastin is the head of aviation sustainability at EUROCONTROL. An engineer by training, she has worked in ATM for over 20 years: first in the Belgian ANSP (Skeyes) and since 2020 at EUROCONTROL. Her experience in the UN's Council of Engineers for the Energy Transition (CEET) makes for an exciting discussion on energy's pivotal role in aviation's future. In our conversation, we dive into strategies and technologies that will help aviation move away from fossil kerosene.Relevant Studies1.⁠ ⁠“Flying on Electricity and Hydrogen in Europe” by the Alliance for Zero Emissions Aviation (AZEA) from June 20242.⁠ ⁠“Long-haul Flight Decarbonisation: When Can Cutting-Edge Energies & Technologies Make a Difference?” by Eurocontrol (Think paper #21) from September 20233.⁠ ⁠“Five years to Chart a New Future for Aviation” by the University of Cambridge's Aviation Impact Accelerator from September 2024

In this custom episode from FastCo Works and Williams, Kathleen Koch chats with Williams executive VP of corporate strategic development Chad Zamarin. They break down the rapid growth of energy demand due to the rise of data centers and AI and the need for clean tech—and what the U.S. needs to do to keep pace.

Argonne National Laboratory has a plan for big data teamed with artificial intelligence.* * *Want to watch this podcast as a video? This Week in Engineering is available on engineering.com TV along with all of our other shows such as End of the Line, Designing the Future, Manufacturing the Future, and the Engineering Roundtable.

In this episode Samo Burja and Erik Torenberg discuss Tucker Carlson's interview with Vladimir Putin, the history behind the Russia-Ukraine war and the media's war propaganda machine. They also cover Poland's role within Europe, its political economy and emergence as a high-income nation, and nuclear weapons. Head to https://brave.com/brave-ads/ and mention “MoZ” when signing up for a 25% discount on your first campaign. Live Players is part of the Turpentine podcast network. Learn more: https://www.turpentine.co/ - RECOMMENDED PODCAST: History 102 with WhatifAltHist Every week, creator of WhatifAltHist Rudyard Lynch and Erik Torenberg cover a major topic in history in depth -- in under an hour. This season will cover classical Greece, early America, the Vikings, medieval Islam, ancient China, the fall of the Roman Empire, and more. Subscribe on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/36Kqo3BMMUBGTDo1IEYihm Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/history-102-with-whatifalthists-rudyard-lynch-and/id1730633913 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@History102-qg5oj - RECOMMENDED PODCAST: History 102 with WhatifAltHist Every week, creator of WhatifAltHist Rudyard Lynch and Erik Torenberg cover a major topic in history in depth -- in under an hour. This season will cover classical Greece, early America, the Vikings, medieval Islam, ancient China, the fall of the Roman Empire, and more. Subscribe on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/36Kqo3BMMUBGTDo1IEYihm Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/history-102-with-whatifalthists-rudyard-lynch-and/id1730633913 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@History102-qg5oj — We're hiring across the board at Turpentine and for Erik's personal team on other projects he's incubating. He's hiring a Chief of Staff, EA, Head of Special Projects, Investment Associate, and more. For a list of JDs, check out: https://eriktorenberg.com/  — SPONOR: BRAVE Get first-party targeting with Brave's private ad platform: cookieless and future proof ad formats for all your business needs. Performance meets privacy. Head to https://brave.com/brave-ads/ and mention “MoZ” when signing up for a 25% discount on your first campaign. — LINKS: Samo's Bismarck Brief: https://brief.bismarckanalysis.com/ — TIMESTAMPS: (00:00) Introduction to Live Players (00:29) Putin's Perspective and Strategy (06:37) Putin's Historical and Cultural Arguments (16:23) Putin's Future Plans and Potential Outcomes (23:33) Sponsor: Brave (24:33) Poland's Political Economy Transformation (30:39) Political Economy of Poland: Success or Failure? (32:22) The Impact of Catholicism on Polish Nationalism (34:08) Poland's Economic Growth and Immigration Policies (35:20) The Decline of Catholicism and Cultural Convergence in Poland (35:41) Poland's Political Economy and the Future of its Society (37:53) Poland's Role within Europe and its Political Alliances (42:01) Poland's Economic Inequality and its Impact on Society (49:55) Poland's Energy Challenge and Potential Nuclear Weapons Development (54:21) Poland's Future: Staying in NATO but Leaving the European Union (55:39) The Propaganda Challenge Faced by Countries like Russia and Israel

Are you prepared for the electric grid to go down? A great discussion about the top down tyranny we need to fix at the county level right now.

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As the European Union as well as member states create swiftly changing policies affecting clean energy initiatives, their energy decisions show significant variability. Recent events emphasize both the need for and the challenges to establishing a unified approach to securing supply for EU states and for improving energy independence within the EU. As emerging technology revolutionizes energy markets, it has never been more important for European countries to synchronize their standards on protecting critical energy infrastructure, including electric grids, Smart Grids, gas pipeline sensors and wind and solar technologies. This symposium will showcase cutting-edge research on where the European Union is headed on energy security and what the U.S. and the EU can learn from each other. -- Aleksander Olech, PhD - Deputy Director of the Department of Africa and the Middle East in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Poland. Previously, visiting lecturer at the Baltic Defense College. Graduate of the European Academy of Diplomacy and War Studies University. He has conducted research at several international institutions, among others, the Université Jean Moulin III in Lyon, the Institute of International Relations in Prague, the Institute for Peace Support and Conflict Management in Vienna, the NATO Energy Security Center of Excellence in Vilnius, the NATO Center of Excellence Defense Against Terrorism in Ankara and the NATO StratCom in Riga. Scholarship holder of the OSCE & UNODA Peace and Security Programme, the NATO 2030 Global Fellowship, and the Casimir Pulaski Foundation. His main research interests include terrorism, energy security, international cooperation for security in Eastern Europe and the role of NATO and the EU with regard to hybrid threats.

As the European Union as well as member states create swiftly changing policies affecting clean energy initiatives, their energy decisions show significant variability. Recent events emphasize both the need for and the challenges to establishing a unified approach to securing supply for EU states and for improving energy independence within the EU. As emerging technology revolutionizes energy markets, it has never been more important for European countries to synchronize their standards on protecting critical energy infrastructure, including electric grids, Smart Grids, gas pipeline sensors and wind and solar technologies. This symposium will showcase cutting-edge research on where the European Union is headed on energy security and what the U.S. and the EU can learn from each other. -- Dr. Sarah Lohmann is an Acting Assistant Professor in the Henry M. Jackson School for International Studies and a Visiting Professor at the U.S. Army War College. Her current teaching and research focus is on cyber and energy security and NATO policy, and she is currently a co-lead for a NATO project on “Energy Security in an Era of Hybrid Warfare”. She joins the Jackson School from UW's Communications Leadership faculty, where she teaches on emerging technology, big data and disinformation. Previously, she served as the Senior Cyber Fellow with the American Institute for Contemporary German Studies at Johns Hopkins University, where she managed projects which aimed to increase agreement between Germany and the United States on improving cybersecurity and creating cybernorms.

As the European Union as well as member states create swiftly changing policies affecting clean energy initiatives, their energy decisions show significant variability. Recent events emphasize both the need for and the challenges to establishing a unified approach to securing supply for EU states and for improving energy independence within the EU. As emerging technology revolutionizes energy markets, it has never been more important for European countries to synchronize their standards on protecting critical energy infrastructure, including electric grids, Smart Grids, gas pipeline sensors and wind and solar technologies. This symposium will showcase cutting-edge research on where the European Union is headed on energy security and what the U.S. and the EU can learn from each other. -- Lieutenant Colonel Frank J. Kuzminski is a U.S. Army officer and strategist and Ph.D. Candidate, Jackson School of International Studies. He was commissioned as an infantry officer in 2004 and served in multiple operational assignments around the world. In 2014, Frank was assigned to the Army Staff at the Pentagon, and later as a strategic plans officer with I Corps at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, WA. He is currently a doctoral candidate in international studies at the University of Washington. He holds a Master's in Public Administration from Harvard University and Bachelor of Science from the United States Military Academy. He is married with two children and speaks Polish and French.

To mark my 2-year podcast anniversary, I've created something very special for you this month. The Elevate Challenge!We all know that nutrition can have a big role in our energy levels - but that doesn't always mean that making changes are easy. So in Day 3 of the Elevate your Energy Challenge, we're going to get into some different ways of looking at this, and discovering how to balance your energy better without necessarily making huge changes or sacrifices with what we eat.If you'd like to join in with the free workbooks to accompany all 3 of this month's mini challenges then just head to https://www.chickfit.co.uk/elevateResources: Join the ChickFit Members Club http://www.chickfit.co.uk/membersclub My website https://www.chickfit.co.uk/Find me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/alixchickfitReview and subscribe to my podcast https://www.podfollow.com/chickfit

One quarter of the energy homeowners use is electric, and that's predicted to double by 2050. Larry Bekkedahl, senior vice president of Portland General Electric, joins host Dave Whitehead to discuss how the push toward electrifying everything, from appliances to vehicles, combined with the rapid adoption of intermittent energy sources is challenging how utilities provide customers with a reliable flow of power. 

Esta semana estamos inaugurando perfil de Instagram de Central de bienestar síguenos en @centraldebienestar envíame un DM diciendo que escuchaste este episodio y te regalaré acceso a mi e-book mis rituales para tener un gran día, así como acceso a mi taller de lectura de etiquetas totalmente gratis. Encuentranos en tiktok también como @centraldebienestarRevisa en este link los detalles del mi programa estrella Energy Challenge que incluye recetas, clases, meditaciones, rutinas de actividad física y un cuaderno de trabaj. Usa el código EPISODIO128 para obtener un 30% de descuento y comenzar hoy mismo.

Esta semana estamos inaugurando perfil de Instagram de Central de bienestar síguenos en @centraldebienestar envíame un DM diciendo que escuchaste este episodio y te regalaré acceso a mi e-book mis rituales para tener un gran día, así como acceso a mi taller de lectura de etiquetas totalmente gratis. Encuentranos en tiktok también como @centraldebienestarRevisa en este link los detalles del mi programa estrella Energy Challenge que incluye recetas, clases, meditaciones, rutinas de actividad física y un cuaderno de trabaj. Usa el código EPISODIO128 para obtener un 30% de descuento y comenzar hoy mismo.

Some tribes are already finding economic opportunities with clean energy. Now the Biden Administration is appealing directly to tribes to add wind, solar, and other clean alternatives to help boost their budgets. Today on Native America Calling, Shawn Spruce finds out why more tribes are willing to take a chance on these burgeoning technologies with Daniel Wiggins Jr. (Bad River Band citizen), Air Quality Technician with the Bad River Band Natural Resources Department; Liliana Napoleon (Native Hawaiian and a Cherokee descendant), program director for Ho'ahu Energy Cooperative; Robert Blake (tribal citizen of the Red Lake Nation), owner of Solar Bear, executive director for Native Sun Community Power Development, and chief executive officer for Indigenized Energy Initiative; Tanksi Clairmont (Sisseton Wahpeton Dakota tribal member and Sicangu Lakota), managing director of the Tribal Solar Accelerator Fund; and Dr. Suzanne Singer (Diné), co-founder of Native Renewables.

Some tribes are already finding economic opportunities with clean energy. Now the Biden Administration is appealing directly to tribes to add wind, solar, and other clean alternatives to help boost their budgets. Today on Native America Calling, Shawn Spruce finds out why more tribes are willing to take a chance on these burgeoning technologies with Daniel Wiggins Jr. (Bad River Band citizen), Air Quality Technician with the Bad River Band Natural Resources Department; Liliana Napoleon (Native Hawaiian and a Cherokee descendant), program director for Ho'ahu Energy Cooperative; Robert Blake (tribal citizen of the Red Lake Nation), owner of Solar Bear, executive director for Native Sun Community Power Development, and chief executive officer for Indigenized Energy Initiative; Tanksi Clairmont (Sisseton Wahpeton Dakota tribal member and Sicangu Lakota), managing director of the Tribal Solar Accelerator Fund; and Dr. Suzanne Singer (Diné), co-founder of Native Renewables.

The energy situation in Europe is getting more challenging. Finland's economic affairs minister (0:12) Bill Mann discusses: - CVS Health buying Signify Health for $8 billion in cash - Finland's minister of economic affairs comparing Europe's energy situation to the collapse of Lehman Brothers - How his investing outlook has been affected  (14:54) Nick Sciple joins Alison Southwick for an overview of the energy industry. (We opened the show with the tragic news of Bed Bath & Beyond CFO Gustavo Arnal taking his own life. If you are having suicidal thoughts, contact the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988 for support and assistance from a trained counselor.) Stocks mentioned: CVS, SGFY Host: Chris Hill Guests: Bill Mann, Alison Southwick, Nick Sciple Engineers: Dan Boyd, Rick Engdahl

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Young men rarely hit on Dr. Jenn...but while considering whether she wants to take on this 7-Day Challenge, she gets to unexpectedly start practicing her flirting skills again…which she sucks at.

Hier kommst du zur Master your Energy Challenge: https://wandel.schule/masteryourenergy Hier kommst du zum Abgrenzungsworkshiop: https://wandel.schule/abgrenzungsworkshop #empathin, #keinOpferderEnergien, #selbstsicherheit, #spiritenergy, #empathismus, #aussergewöhnlichesICH, #energyqueens, #selbstermächtigt, #wissenwasduwillst, #surfyourwave

Labor claims the east coast energy troubles are the result of the former Coalition government's mismanagement, but will this wash with the electorate? Meanwhile, PM Albanese also has a win on the minimum wage, as big business groups raise inflation fears. Plus, the Party Room explores whether federal political terms should be longer than three years.   Patricia Karvelas and Raf Epstein are joined by David Crowe, Chief Political Correspondent for SMH and The Age.

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Join us with the Vice President (a.k.a. Daddy Long Stroke) of CAMO Complete Energy, Adam Mallory, as we discuss how weird some people can get in high school, the business of CAMO Complete Energy, what celebrity or historical figure we'd punch in the face, and if we can trouble you for some intercourse. Take the CAMO Challenge today: try CAMO instead and notice the difference. Don't get too woke, though! You might never fall asleep again. We also raise money for our friend Susan's recent predicaments: https://tinyurl.com/HelpSusanForCAMO #CAMOChallenge #BoneZone #PoopBag

Take the 21-Day Challenge and listen to these Gratitude Affirmations and Positive Energy I Am statements. Express your gratitude and set your intentions for the day. Watch the YouTube video version at https://youtu.be/rigHMaZggzw  Check out my Positive Music Playlist on YouTube. Hear more music like this at https://soulmassage.bandcamp.com/Join our Patreon community at https://www.patreon.com/bobbaker and get access to monthly Zoom calls and other exclusive perks for as little as $5 a month.Learn more about my new book, The Power of Affirmations and Positive Self-Talk. Help me get to 100 honest reviews on Amazon!Get six FREE affirmation and guided meditation MP3 downloads. My gift to you at https://BobBakerInspiration.com/free - All of my recordings appear first on YouTube. Please take a moment to subscribe to my channel: https://www.YouTube.com/BobBakerYou'll also find many of my affirmations and guided meditations on Spotify, Amazon,  Apple Music, Insight Timer, and most streaming platforms under the artist name Bob Baker's Inspiration Project. You can also purchase and download select albums here: https://soulmassage.bandcamp.comHear my most popular album at https://bobbakerinspiration.hearnow.comAlso, I've published many other books over the years, including The Passion Principles, The Empowered Artist, and Personal and Spiritual Growth for Fun People. Visit my Amazon author page to see many more titles: https://amzn.to/2wJfXijWhile you're at it, follow me on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Twitter, LinkedIn, and Pinterest.I use Buzzsprout for all of my podcasts. Start your own free podcasting account at https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=599692Did you enjoy this episode? Please rate, review, comment, and share!Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=KHWVBQK3A4X3J&source=url )

Cast listLiz Gibbons – lawyer, Capital LawKate Evans – lawyer, Capital LawSue Wardle – host, communications director, Capital LawPlease note, our discussion and the information given by our solicitors does not constitute legal advice. Advice subject to change. Website: https://www.capital-law.co.uk/ Contact: c.allen@capitallaw.co.uk Twitter: @capitallawltdLinkedIn: Capital LawInstagram: Capital_ltdContactContact Kate Evans: k.evans@capitallaw.co.ukContact Liz Gibbons: L.gibbons@capitallaw.co.ukLinksFor information on the Government's ten point plan for green industrial revolution: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/pm-outlines-his-ten-point-plan-for-a-green-industrial-revolution-for-250000-jobsFor information on the CCC's sixth carbon budget: https://www.theccc.org.uk/publication/sixth-carbon-budget/Rightmove's solar power study: https://www.rightmove.co.uk/overseas-magazine/for-the-ultimate-power-trip-opt-for-a-sunny-eco-home/For information on the innovative housing fund: https://gov.wales/innovative-housing-programmeFor information on Tpas: https://www.tpas.org.uk/For information on the Optimised Retrofit Programme: https://gov.wales/written-statement-optimised-retrofit-programme-2020-21

In our first episode we look at the challenge of driving Africa's renewable energy transition. The continent is home to vast potential, but harnessing this is easier said than done. Our guests for the show are:Maximillian Jarrett - Africa Programme Manager at the International Energy AgencySanjeev Gupta - Executive Director for Financial Services at the Africa Finance CorporationRaymond Carlsen - CEO of Scatec

In the episode we speak to Frank Fannon, Assistant Secretary of State for Energy & Resources for the US government. Frank has a colourful background, working in both the government and in the mining industry around public policy with a track record of assessing complex policy, legal and regulatory issues around energy and resources. An avid listener of the podcast, Frank discusses the global energy challenges we are faced with and how he sees the global energy transitions unfolding and what this means for the mining sector. We also discuss the Energy Resource Governance Initiative that Frank and his team are initiating with global partners around the world. KEY TAKEAWAYS US mining operations are seen as an extension of diplomacy. Therefore it is incumbent upon all new global operations to act with care, concern and responsibility. Understanding a country's ambition and vision for energy is a key responsibility of Frank's department. Once this is ascertained, work must be done to bridge the gap between where they are currently, and how hey can achieve these goals. One of the main challenges is to convince the world that despite pulling out from certain climate agreements, that the US is still focussed upon delivering new, positive energy initiatives. Significant investment has been made in renewable energy sources. Simultaneously oil, coal and gas have seen a decline in terms of investment. COVID has seen an acceleration in both of these trends. BEST MOMENTS 'Companies represent the values of America' 'This is the era of energy transformation' 'Energy can be a force of cooperation' 'We have a whole new demarcation of time'  VALUABLE RESOURCES   Dig Deep – The Mining Podcast on iTunes Frank Fannon LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/frank-fannon-26a384121/ Frank Fannon Twitter - https://twitter.com/frank_fannon?lang=en ABOUT THE HOST Rob Tyson is an established recruiter in the mining and quarrying sector and decided to produce the “Dig Deep” The Mining Podcast to provide valuable and informative content around the mining industry. He has a passion and desire to promote the industry and the podcast aims to offer the mining community an insight to peoples experiences and careers covering any mining discipline, giving the listeners helpful advice and guidance on industry topics. Rob is the Founder and Director of Mining International Ltd, a leading global recruitment and headhunting consultancy based in the UK specialising in all areas of mining across the globe from first world to third world countries from Africa, Europe, Middle East, Asia and Australia. We source, headhunt and discover new and top talent talent through a targeted approach and search methodology and have a proven track record in sourcing and positioning exceptional candidates into our clients organisation in any mining discipline or level. Mining International provides a transparent, informative and trusted consultancy service to our candidates and clients to help them develop their careers and business goals and objectives in this ever-changing marketplace. CONTACT METHOD rob@mining-international.org https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/ www.mining-international.org https://twitter.com/MiningConsult https://www.facebook.com/MiningInternational.org https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC69dGPS29lmakv-D7LWJg_Q?guided_help_flow=3 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Happy New Year! 2021 is here and it is going to be a good one! So many new exciting adventures to look forward to, times we are going to share together. Over the next 12 months we might meet, our paths may cross, who knows what will happen? One thing is for sure our goals and dreams for 2021 are going to become our reality and they are going to be fabulous! Let’s do a new year’s meditation together to see what’s on the agenda. Let me know your dreams and goals on Instagram: www.instagram.com/tarachatzakis To join me in the 5 day New Year's Energy Challenge you can sign up https://www.tarachatzakis.com/new-years-energy-challenge/

Hallo meine Liebe, heute gibt es ein super schönes und inspirierendes Interview mit der lieben Kristin Woltmann.  Als Female Business Coach & Mentorin inspiriert und begleitet Kristin dich als angehende oder bestehende Unternehmerin langfristig und ganzheitlich auf deinem Weg zum absoluten Herzensbusiness und dem Lifestyle, den du wirklich führen willst! Von deiner ersten Businessidee, über den nachhaltigen Aufbau deines (Online-)Unternehmens bis hin zu deinen größten Träumen & Erfolgen!   Shownotes:  Hier findest du Kristin im Netz: Website: https://kristinwoltmann.de Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kristinwoltmann/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kristinwoltmann Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/251317142218627/     Komm gern noch in meine Happiness und Energy Challenge welche morgen am 14.09 startet: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2783928108596471

Prior to COVID-19 pandemic, we chatted with Penn State students involved in the Green Energy Challenge presented by the National Electrical Contractors Association. The students selected the Schlow Library building for its challenge project. They surveyed the building and had planned programs.Three members of the team — Liam Cummings, Nisha Labroo, and Maggie Smith — talks about green energy and the challenge.Green Energy Challenge: https://electri.org/education/green-energy-challenge-competition/

Tällä viikolla puhuttavat tietenkin Corona, mutta myös toiveikkaammin Helsinki Energy Challenge. Listalla mm. (jälleen) Atte Harjanteen aloite Vanhankaupungin kosken patoon liittyen.

Detroit Energy Challenge is a way to reduce emissions and raise awareness around energy usage over the next year.

Paul and Wally discuss the "Good, Bad, and Ugly" of the recently-completed 2020 New Mexico Legislature. Michael Bloomberg is running for president AND paying for attorneys in NM's AG office https://www.santafenewmexican.com/opinion/my_view/does-bloomberg-already-own-new-mexico/article_5a0f22ae-5408-11ea-a868-aff2d2840563.html https://www.insidesources.com/bloomberg-privately-funds-attorneys-in-state-ag-offices-while-running-for-president/ ABQ Mayor Keller unveils Energy Challenge: https://www.cabq.gov/sustainability/mayors-energy-challenge Paul wonders why he doesn't start a 20% reduction in homeless campaign or a 20% fewer boarded up or empty lots on Central Avenue campaign Bernalillo County costs for its new HQ remodel jump dramatically. The City of ABQ is blatantly misusing lodgers tax money as Larry Barker finds out: https://www.krqe.com/news/larry-barker/krqe-investigation-uncovers-citys-gross-misuse-of-lodgers-tax/ ABQ City Council will study its travel policies in the wake of a Councilor travel scandal which the RGF helped blow the whistle on: https://www.abqjournal.com/1422565/city-council-panel-to-study-travel-policy.html

Join me for a 5-day time and energy challenge, by heading over to https://firstresponderfitness.us/energize-challenge and take one of our 5 available spots today!

Time for a special episode of the podcast because we’ve got some really cool happenings in September that I think you’ll want to be part of! I’m sharing the highlights in the episode and dropping links to more information here in the show notes. And believe me, if you like the podcast, you’ll LOVE these two experiences! 30 Days to Vibrant Energy Challenge http://CherylanneSkolnicki.com/EnergyChallenge If you’re exhausted all the time and constantly reaching for that extra cup of coffee to get you through your day, join me in the 30 Day Vibrant Energy Challenge that kicks off on September 3! This one is a game-changer - just wait till you see how great you feel after 30 days of trying out all my best practices! We’ll focus on one singular transformation - raising your energy threshold. Once you do this you can pour that energy into all the things you want MORE of in your life! This is the absolutely perfect first step to start making the changes that will pull your life into Brilliant Balance. Weekly Themes: Week 1 - Sleep Week 2 - Hydration Week 3 - Food Week 4 - Movement Register now at http://CherylanneSkolnicki.com/EnergyChallenge  We start on Sept 3! Event: Brilliant Balance LIVE https://cherylanneskolnicki.com/live Join me for this intimate event where you can step away from the demands of your everyday life and go all-in to figure out how to find Brilliant Balance for yourself! We’ll help you determine the direction you want to take your life, outline the changes you want to make and show you exactly how can you build the plan to make those changes. This event is a fantastic introduction to each of the core principles of Brilliant Balance: Power Productivity Possibilities We’re giving our podcast listeners a special discount! $100 off general admission or VIP ticket (VIP includes a private dinner with Cherylanne!) Discount Code:  PODCAST100  Register now at http://CherylanneSkolnicki.com/live Brilliant Balance Live - September 26 & 27  Cincinnati, OH Hope to see you at one or both! #letsbebrilliant

Cindy Yeilding SVP BP Americas joins to discuss 50 years of the Offshore Technology Conference and the future for energy professionals. She also shares more about the OTC Energy Challenge and how the conference is getting local youth involved in energy.

Cindy Yeilding SVP BP Americas joins to discuss 50 years of the Offshore Technology Conference and the future for energy professionals. She also shares more about the OTC Energy Challenge and how the conference is getting local youth involved in energy.

En está sesión Pau Moreno nos cuenta acerca del bienestar fuera de casa, cómo llevar una vida laboral saludable, estar bien y sentirnos bien en la oficina, listos para afrontar todo lo que venga. Pau es Fundadora de Benefit Lab, empresa dedicada a crear planes de bienestar para jóvenes profesionistas y empresas. Es Wellness Coach por el Institute for Integrative Nutrition de Nueva York y maestra certificada del método de Aplicación Mental. Los últimos años los ha dedicado a estudiar el impacto que tiene una alimentación saludable y un pensamiento positivo, en la productividad laboral y en el logro de metas personales. Atrévete a decir ¡Adiós Cansancio! Y crea tu mejor versión de manera sencilla y saludable.   Para saber más de Pau Moreno Su página: https://benefitlab.mx/ Su Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thebenefitlab/ Su Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/benefitlabmx/ Energy Challenge: https://benefitlabacademy.com/p/adioscansancio RECUERDA, tienes un descuento especial con el código MEDITAPODCAST   Recuerda que estan ya abiertas las inscripciones para el curso de Mindfulness, encontrando el placer en lo cotidiano, toda la info la puedes encontrar aquí: https://mardelcerro.teachable.com/p/mindfulness   Cualquier duda, idea y propuesta, estoy para ti en: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mardelcerro/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mardelcerro/ Mi página: www.mardelcerro.com   Bonito martes, y bella semana. Namaste, Mar.

Ghazala, was born in 1963, in Lahore, Pakistan, when still a baby, her family moved to London and she grew up in Twickenham. She has led an active life, being involved in rock-climbing, mountaineering, running, skiing and swimming, both in the UK and abroad. She loves the outdoors and now lives in the beautiful Derbyshire Peak District. She is married to the mountaineer Roger Mear, who in 1986, with Robert Swan and Gareth Wood, made the first unsupported walk to the South Pole with the expedition ‘In the Footsteps of Scott’. For this achievement, all three members were awarded the Queen’s Polar Medal.   In 1996, she was diagnosed with Hodgkin’s Lymphoma and had a year off work for chemotherapy and radiotherapy. Focusing on the positive aspects and being determined to be well, both physically and emotionally, helped her through that year. Having been a keen long distance runner, and never accepting that she would be anything other than recovered after her treatment, the following year with a 30% reduction in lung function, she ran the Sheffield Marathon. The whole experience, despite the difficulties, was positive for Ghazala and it enabled her to develop resilience, determination, humility, compassion and patience. During this podcast we learn more about Ghazala, her life, the decisions she’s made to get to where she is and what she’s learned along the way. Show notes Living in the beautiful peak district and working as a surgeon in Sheffield Who is Ghazala and why she loves fitness Becoming an environmentalist Having 2 sons - 14 and 10 years old Having to adjust her life after children Loving to swim in the open air swimming pool Growing up in Twickenham with 3 brothers Joining the mountaineering club at University and getting into walking and rock climbing Meeting her husband on the summit of the Matterhorn  Being at a crossroads in her life Getting access to the mountains Taking on big wall climbing - Angels Landing Ice climbing in Scotland  Balancing life as a surgeon, with climbing and children Keeping up running after her first child Getting help with the children Being 3 stone overweight after the birth of her first child and getting back into fitness 1996 being diagnosed with Hodgkin’s Lymphoma Learning patience and having gratitude  Going on a healing course and working through personal issues Deciding to love her tumour Setting a new challenge after chemo  Completing the Sheffield Marathon and being able to move on from the illness Building her confidence back up  A big road/climbing trip The South Pole Energy Challenge - to walk the final 60 miles (the final degree) 2041 Foundation  The significance of 2041 Step by step helping to raise awareness and raising funds for the challenge Par helium and wanting to see it Tips for fundraising and getting sponsorship Being on the ice for 2.5 weeks - getting hypothermia and how she dealt with it Taking the positives from a negative situation  Final words of advice Why music plays a big part of her life Social Media Website - www.stepbystep.scot   Twitter - @ghazala_mear    

Your Creative Sparks: All of the universe is energy, and energy is INFINITE. If ENERGY is infinite (and it is), and WE are energy (which we are), then we have the capacity to have infinite energy. In the equation A>B>C, B is an energetic block. Remove it, and you can WORMHOLE from A>C instead. The Foundation episodes travel deep down to bust the 3 biggest Myths of the Material World. Recording on Long Beach Island, Lobsterbird shifts us into hyperdrive, busting the myth that we do not have enough energy to do all that we want. Magical energetic journeys are possible when we stop blocking the universal flow of infinite energy and start working in collaboration, communion and cooperation with it instead. Your Travelogue When you do something from an energetic foundation, like starting a business, your business is infallible. [8:00] What is energy? How do we normally think about it? How can we work with energy to create the world we want to see? [25:20] Energy Challenge! [34:13] Reiki was the catalyst for Sophia’s energy journey. Reiki is universal life energy, and it feels like pure love. [40:04] Align yourself energetically with your own unique energy frequency, and you come into cosmic collaboration with the quantum field. [46:46] Reprogram your mind and life for infinite energy: Request your free copy of Phase Out: The Secret Guide to Finding Work that Frees Your Soul by Sophia Remolde {Lobsterbird} at PhaseOutBook.com. Unstoppable.me by Jon Morrow Hands of Light by Barbara Brennan Maha Rose - Lisa Levine The Field by Lynne McTaggart Reiki: Hands That Heal by Joyce Morris Request your free wormhole session by email at sophia@lobsterbird.com. Music for this episode was contributed by Daniel Munkus and recorded in the Hudson River Valley at Subtle Soup Studios. For more info, visit: www.subtlesouprecords.com. Podcast management and creative copy provided by Sonya Louise of GO Solo Travel & Vision Quest, making magic happen on Coron Island in the Philippines. If you liked this episode, please subscribe to our podcast and drop some starshine on us in iTunes. Leaving 5 stars makes it possible to bring you more goodness. Bonus points for leaving a review!

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Energy Challenge, le défi de la Confédération pour économiser l'énergie, s'est soldé par un joli succès.

Energy Challenge, le défi de la Confédération pour économiser l'énergie, s'est soldé par un joli succès.

This week on the award-winning 'For the People' John Voket hits the road from the coast to the Massachusetts border to shine a light on the tragic vandalism that hit Roses for Autism, destroying a nearly completed sensory garden for staff and visitors on the spectrum. Then it's off to Ellington to meet one of the 2016 Connecticut Zero Energy Challenge and learn why this sprawling farmhouse demands virtually no heating, water, or electrical usage from the grid. And then introduce another Ellington family who established Today I Matter, in memory of a loved one who fell victim to the state's opioid epidemic - to help others cope with their demons and stigmas.

Energy Challenge, c'est un défi destiné à nous pousser à faire des économies de manière ludique.

Energy Challenge, c'est un défi destiné à nous pousser à faire des économies de manière ludique.

This week John Voket visits with Operation Fuel to focus on the thousands of families and seniors facing challenges staying warm this winter, and how to help. We'll touch base with a couple of guests about the 2016 Zero Energy Challenge, including the developer of one of the state's newest homes with near zero-energy output. Then saddle up and take a radio tour of the New England Carousel Museum in Bristol - and make plans to visit.

This morning on the award-winning For the People, host John Voket opens reviewing how the state did in this year's #annieecaseyfoundation KIDSCOUNT Data Book - a yearly ranking of the states on child poverty, health, and education. Then we talk to one of the few physicians in the state performing a brand new procedure that can mitigate or delay knee replacement surgery. And we wrap calling on all qualified new homeowners, builders and developers to sign up for the #ctzeroenergychallenge.

If you experience any technical difficulties with this video or would like to make an accessibility-related request, please send a message to digicomm@uchicago.edu. Economic growth depends critically on access to reliable energy. However in much of the world, access to energy remains low and supply is often unreliable. At the same time, the world’s energy choices are leading to levels of pollution that are substantially shortening people’s lives and causing climate change. The energy and growth challenge requires identifying solutions to these problems of access to inexpensive and reliable energy, while limiting environmental damage and guarding against disruptive climate change. In this Friedman Forum talk, Michael Greenstone explores key energy trends and outlines both the market and technology forces at play to meet this challenge.

As the age of cheap oil and fossil fuels is coming to an end, humanity will face an energy crisis. Many alternative energy sources have already been identified. However, there is no optimal solution to replace fossil fuels on a short time scale with new sources that are economically viable and environmentally sustainable in the long term. History reports disastrous consequences for human societies that exploited their resources in a non-sustainable way, and arguably this is exactly what is happening today on a global scale. Evidence for climate change is overwhelming. Federico Rosei is one of the world’s leaders in nanomaterials and its applications in photonics. Concerned about the looming energy crisis, he proposes some solutions involving the use of advanced materials and nanotechnology for energy saving, energy storage and energy conversion. For more info and speaker's biography see this page: http://sydney.edu.au/sydney_ideas/lectures/2016/professor_federico_rosei.shtml

Buckminsterfullerenes, carbon nanotubes, a global energy grids, and the world’s most important challenge. --> If you dig these interviews from the archives, please subscribe and review in iTunes, or wherever you get your podcasts. My other show lives at brandnewways.com Find me on Twitter: @jenleonard_

Providing secure, affordable and sustainable forms of energy is one of our biggest challenges this century.  Hear how the cutting-edge fundamental research we undertake addresses real world problems and helps us to move towards a more sustainable future. 

Providing secure, affordable and sustainable forms of energy is one of our biggest challenges this century.  Hear how the cutting-edge fundamental research we undertake addresses real world problems and helps us to move towards a more sustainable future. 

Russell Silverwood talks about his new business No Car Cargo, that was his idea from the Smart Energy Challenge.

Gina Rembe talks about why we should get involved with the second round of the successful Solar Energy Challenge; entries due in by Feb 15th.

The Newsletter for the City of Ann Arbor, Mich. • September 2012  • Volume 6 • Number 9A2 Open City Hall debutsAnn Arbor residents have a new way to share feedback with city staff and Council members with the debut of A2 Open City Hall. This new online forum will feature questions about specific projects and initiatives on a regular basis, inviting the public to give input from the convenience of their keyboards. The first topic on A2 Open City Hall is already underway and focuses on changes residents would like to see along the South State Street Corridor. Additional topics will be launched this fall.Fire restructure proposal meetings In March, Fire Chief Chuck Hubbard presented a fire department restructuring proposal to City Council, which would position the department to operate out of three fire stations. One station would be located on the north side of the city (Station 5), one on the south side of the city (Station 2) and one in downtown Ann Arbor (Station 1). However, before this proposal is considered further, community meetings have been scheduled in each of the city's five wards to give citizens the opportunity to hear more about the fire restructure proposal and ask specific questions pertaining to fire suppression coverage. Please consider attending one of these forums.Tuesday, Sept. 18, 6–8 p.m., Cobblestone Farm, 2781 Packard Road.Wednesday, Sept. 19, 6–8 p.m., Ann Arbor Senior Center, 1320 Baldwin Ave.   Thursday, Sept. 20, 6–8 p.m., Ann Arbor District Library Downtown Branch, 343 S. Fifth Ave., conference room A.    Tuesday, Sept. 25, 6–8 p.m. Ann Arbor District Library Traverwood Branch, 3333 Traverwood Drive, program room.Wednesday, Sept. 26, 6–8 p.m., Community Television Network, 2805 S. Industrial, Suite 200. This meeting will be taped and later replayed on CTN Channel 19 and available online to view on demand. More information about the fire restructure proposal is available on the city website. Be street savvyThe streets of Ann Arbor are again bustling with vehicles, bicycles and pedestrians as schools are back in session, and summer vacations have come to a close. Check out the rules-of-the-road reminders and resources on the city's “walk bike drive” Web page to help ensure safe travels for all, including: For those on foot, cross at marked crosswalks, and make sure to give motorists enough time to see you and stop.For bicyclists, ride on the road when possible — and obey the traffic signals. Use bike lanes when available.For motorists, be extra alert at crosswalks, and stop when pedestrians are present to cross. Drivers should also safely give bicyclists room on the road, ideally 3–4 feet of space.Fall/Winter registration now openRegistration for Ann Arbor Parks and Recreation fall/winter classes is now open. Find the new, 56-page, color guide at Larcom City Hall, local library branches, Ann Arbor Parks and Recreation Customer Service Center (at Cobblestone Farm, 2781 Packard Road) and all parks and recreation facilities. It's also posted on the parks website as a PDF that you can view or download. Classes include indoor swim lessons at Mack Pool, instructional skating, beginning hockey skills, yoga, cultural arts programs at the senior center and much more. The guide also features events at the canoe liveries and Leslie Science & Nature Center. Sign up is easy and convenient. Register in person, or use the online registration system.Solid waste plan updateThe City of Ann Arbor five-year Solid Waste Management Plan updating process is underway.  An advisory committee representing Ann Arbor residents, businesses, agencies and the University of Michigan has been working with staff, City Council, and city environmental commissioners over the last year to update the plan. Opportunities for residents to participate are now being offered as well.Take the solid waste planning survey online or use the printed version in the WasteWatcher newsletter (with a prepaid return mailer) that is delivered to all city residential addresses in September. All residential survey participants have the option to include their address to be eligible for three random drawings for a $50 gift certificate to a local restaurant or grocery store of your choice, or a $50 certificate for an Argo Livery canoe rental or from iTunes. Just respond by Friday, Oct. 5, 2012, to be included in the survey summary and prize drawings.After the survey is closed and tabulated, Solid Waste Management Plan updating process public forums and hearings will be held. The meetings will provide opportunities for small-group discussion about city solid waste program and policy areas, such as easier disposal options for specific materials, expanded recycling, waste-reduction strategies, composting expansion and Drop-off Station operations. Thursday, Oct. 18, 6:30–8:30 p.m. Ann Arbor District Library Traverwood Branch, 3333 Traverwood Drive.Tuesday, Oct. 30, 6:30–8:30 p.m. Community Television Network studio, 2805 S. Industrial. (The draft  Solid Waste Management Plan presentation and discussion group summaries will be taped for replay.)Public hearings will be held at Environmental Commission and City Council meetings, tentatively in December. Please visit the Solid Waste Management Plan Five-year Update Web page for project updates.CTN hours changeBeginning Sept. 1, Community Television Network will have new facility hours for the public and education channels. The new hours are:Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 11 a.m.–9 p.m.Wednesday: 4–9 p.m.CTN is located at 2805 S. Industrial Highway, suite 200, in Ann Arbor. Go online for more information. CERT Program registrationThe Ann Arbor Police Department Office of Emergency Management in conjunction with the Washtenaw County Emergency Management Division is accepting applications for the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) training program. The application can be found online, or call Crime Prevention Specialist Adele El-Ayoubi, ICPS, with the Ann Arbor Police Department at 734.794.6933. A background investigation will be conducted on all applicants. The deadline to apply is 5 p.m. Friday, Sept. 14. The training will be held every Tuesday from Sept. 25 to Nov. 6, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Coursework is a combination of classroom sessions and hands-on training in scene assessment, fire safety, emergency medical response, team organization, disaster medical operations and light search and rescue. Attendance at all classes is required for certificate completion.The CERT program educates residents about disaster preparedness for hazards that may impact Washtenaw County and trains participants in basic disaster response skills. Using the training learned in the classroom and during exercises, CERT members can assist neighbors or fellow employees following an event when professional responders are not immediately available to help. CERT members also are encouraged to support emergency response agencies by taking a more active role in emergency preparedness projects in their community.A2 passes 2,000 mark with latest LED streetlightsAnn Arbor was one of the first cities in the world to convert conventional streetlights to light emitting diodes (LEDs) in an effort to contain costs, save energy and support Mayor Hieftje's Energy Challengeto reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the community. Since it began in 2007/2008, cities from across the country and the world are now moving to LEDs. Ann Arbor's latest batch of LEDs, funded through the U.S. Department of Energy's Energy Efficiency & Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) program, will go up at the Broadway Bridge, nearly completing the conversion of the over 2,000 city-owned streetlights. The Lumecon brand “Ring of Fire” LED series replicates the decorative acorn style of the lights now seen along Broadway Bridge. Detroit Edison owns and operates another 5,000-plus streetlights in Ann Arbor, and is beginning to pilot more LEDs, especially as they look to replace mercury-vapor streetlights that will no longer be manufactured.LED streetlights in the downtown, arterial streets and in neighborhoods use on average about half of the electricity of conventional lights and are reducing around 700,000 kilowatt hours (kWh) per year — or the equivalent annual electricity usage of 60 households. Two-thirds or more of the cost savings in converting city-owned lights to LEDs is in the deferred cost of not having to maintain the fixture (work hours to replace the light and components like ballasts and igniters). LEDs manufactured today are expected to last 10 times longer, if not more, than their metal halide, sodium and mercury-based predecessors. The long life of LEDs frees up city labor hours or the need to hire outside support to operate, maintain and replace fixtures. LEDs also contain zero mercury. Each LED fixture saves around $90 per year in energy and avoided maintenance, and, with over 2,000 lights, that is over $180,000 per year in potential costs. Previous grant support from the Downtown Development Authority for the nearly 1,000 downtown decorative globe lights, and federal grants for much of the remaining LED streetlights, have made this innovative energy solution a reality.Ann Arbor assists USDOT in vehicle crash-avoidance pilotAccording to the U.S. Department of Transportation, nearly 3,000 cars, trucks and buses equipped with “connected” Wi-Fi technology will enable vehicles and infrastructure throughout Ann Arbor to “talk” to each other, in real time. This initiative kicked off last month as part of a year-long safety pilot project by the USDOT. This innovative technology is designed to help avoid crashes and improve traffic flow.U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood recently joined elected officials and industry and community leaders on the University of Michigan campus to launch the second phase of the safety pilot, the largest road test to date of connected vehicle crash-avoidance technology. This study was also made possible with the assistance of City of Ann Arbor information technology and signs and signals staff who assisted USDOT and U-M's Transportation Research Institute with this first-of-its-kind test of connected vehicle technology in the real world. The test cars, trucks and buses, most of which have been supplied by volunteer participants, are equipped with vehicle-to-vehicle (V2V) and vehicle-to-infrastructure (V2I) communication devices that will gather extensive data about system operability and its effectiveness at reducing crashes. Read more about the project on the USDOT website. WATS public meetingThe Washtenaw Area Transportation Study (WATS) is hosting public meetings to discuss the 2040 Long-range Plan for Washtenaw County. On Wednesday, Sept. 12, 4–6 p.m., WATS will discuss the community values survey results and present draft goals and objectives for the plan. The meeting will take place at Larcom City Hall, 301 E. Huron St., in the Council chambers on the second floor. Visit the WATS website for more information on this initiative. Connecting William StreetJoin the Connecting William Street conversation. The Ann Arbor Downtown Development Authority is seeking input to shape the future of five city-owned sites downtown: the Library Lane lot, the Fifth and William lot, the ground floor of the Fourth and William Parking Structure, the Main and William lot, and the Ashley and William lot. Community survey feedback and a market analysis have been used to begin crafting strategies for transforming these five parking areas into uses that will better serve the community. Now, your help is needed to shape a more specific plan. Please join the community conversation, and provide input to help frame development strategies for these sites.To participate via an online venue, please pre register for a webinar taking place Wednesday, Sept. 5, 7–8 p.m.  Space is limited, but more dates will be added as the meeting fills. To participate in person, a public meeting is scheduled for Monday, Sept. 10, noon–1:30 p.m. at the Ann Arbor District Library Downtown Branch multipurpose room, 343 S. Fifth Ave.  Please pre register for this meeting.  At these events, the DDA will present an overview of the project and possible development scenarios. Please select the time and venue that works best for you. The same information will be provided at both the webinar and public meeting.Better Buildings for Michigan ProgramWith winter just a few months away (believe it or not), now is the ideal time to make sure your home has all the proper energy-efficient enhancements. This otherwise daunting task has just gotten a little easier, thanks to the Southeast Michigan Regional Energy Office (SEMREO).  The SEMREO Better Buildings for Michigan Program offers incentives and rebates for home energy improvements, including double the current rebates offered by DTE (up to $3,000). And the program has recently expanded, making residents of Ann Arbor and all of Washtenaw County eligible. Better Buildings for Michigan uses a community approach to deliver energy efficiency improvements for homes and businesses by providing access to incentives and affordable loans. The program is supported by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) and developed by the Michigan Energy Office; Michigan Saves; the City of Grand Rapids; the Economic Development Corporation of the City of Detroit; and the Southeast Michigan Regional Energy Office.The Better Buildings for Michigan Program is available for a limited time. Go online for more information.  High-rise lighting reminderAnn Arbor again joins other cities in helping migrating birds have a “Safe Passage” during seasonal migrations. From the middle of August through the end of October, migrating birds are flying over Ann Arbor on their way south from their northern breeding grounds. These birds are at risk of dying when they become confused at night by lighted windows of tall buildings. On clear nights, birds navigate by the stars, but on cloudy and foggy nights, they attempt to navigate using the lights of tall buildings. Birds either crash into lit windows or endlessly circle buildings until they are exhausted. Please ask occupants on floors five and above of your building to join the “Safe Passage” effort by pulling the drapes or closing the shades on windows in lit rooms between 11 p.m. and dawn. (These actions may help save energy, too.) For details, please see “safe passage" online.  In this issue: A2 Open City Hall * Fire restructure proposal meetings * Street safety * Fall/winter registration * Solid waste plan update * CTN hours change *  CERT program registration * LED streetlights * USDOT vehicle crash-avoidance pilot * WATS public meetings * Connecting William Street * Better Buildings for Michigan Program * High-rise lighting reminder * Dog Swim * West Nile Virus * Greenbelt Bus Tour * Game day traffic and parking * Urban and Community Forest Management Plan * Fall golf events *Golf for a good cause  * SEMCOG Regional Transportation Plan * Dates to rememberDog SwimAfter Buhr Park Outdoor Poolcloses for the season, it's your four-footed friend's turn to go for a swim. Register today for the annual dog swim, taking place Wednesday and Thursday, Sept. 5 and 6, from 3 to 8 p.m. Pre registration is required, and spaces go quickly. For one dog, the fee is $7.50/$6 for residents; for a second dog, the fee is an additional $3.75/$3 for residents. Call today:734.794.6234. Buhr Park Pool is located at 2751 Packard Road.  Prevent West Nile VirusWest Nile Virus cases are on the rise both nationally and in Michigan. And as Labor Day weekend is about to begin, Michigan residents are urged to take precautions against mosquitoes while spending time outdoors. A few simple steps can help prevent mosquito bites and potentially contracting West Nile Virus (WNV).Apply insect repellents that contain the active ingredient DEET, or other EPA approved repellent to exposed skin or clothing, especially during peak mosquito activity periods such as dusk and dawn. Maintain window and door screening to help keep mosquitoes outside. Empty water from mosquito-breeding sites such as buckets, unused kiddy pools or similar sites where mosquitoes lay eggs. Wear light-colored, long-sleeved shirts and long pants when outdoors. The unusually hot and dry summer has favored the mosquitoes that transmit WNV. These same conditions have led to a reduction in the number of "nuisance" mosquitoes, which are more abundant during wet summers. WNV-carrying mosquitoes breed in small collections of stagnant water, are common around people's homes and often bite people indoors. While few mosquitoes may be noticed outdoors, those that are present and biting are likely to be the type that potentially carry WNV.Most people bitten by a WNV-infected mosquito show no symptoms of illness. However, some become sick three to 15 days after exposure. WNV can cause serious neurological illnesses, such as meningitis and encephalitis and can have long-term health consequences. People 50 and older as well as people with weakened immune systems are more susceptible to severe WNV disease symptoms.When you're running out the door, remember to grab not only your sunscreen, but your insect repellent too. Go online  for more information and surveillance activity updates about WNV.All aboard the Greenbelt Bus Tour!Tour protected farm and open space properties, and learn about the Greenbelt Program, local agriculture and talk with local farmers during the 2012 Greenbelt Bus Tour on Saturday, Sept. 22. The tour's air-conditioned, luxury motor coach will depart at 10 a.m. from the 3700 Plymouth Road Park and Ride, and will return at 1 p.m. Light refreshments will be served.Pre registration is going on now, and closes on Friday, Sept. 14. The cost is $10 per person. To register, contact  Ginny T

Kerry O'Neill and Bryan Garcia from Earth Markets present the Connecticut Neighbor to Neighbor Energy Challenge. Over three years, the Connecticut Neighbor to Neighbor Energy Challenge will engage 10 percent of residents in 14 towns, helping them reduce their energy use by 20 percent.

Sir Christopher surveys the technical and political challenges of providing sufficient energy in the face of rising population, climate change, and fossil fuel depletion.

Chris Llewellyn Smith discusses the advantages of fusion power for meeting the future energy needs of a still growing and modernizing world population with special emphasis on the technical challenges of tokamak fusion facilities. (February 17, 2010)

Does the current framing and scaling of the climate/energy issue adequately capture the challenge posed? If not, what might be a more appropriate frame and scale? The Union of Energy and Climate The issues of global energy demand and climate response are, at one level, complex and contentious. However, they are linked by simple but compelling considerations. First, we know that energy demand is driven by the product of population, per capita yearly income, and the amount of energy required for each dollar of economic production. The product of these three quantities sets the rate of current (2007) world energy consumption at approximately 0.5 billion trillion joules of energy each year. With the projected increase in population and average per capita income, this number will reach approximately 1.5 billion trillion joules each year by 2050. That increase is equivalent to the construction of 1000 large coal burning power plants per year for the next four decades. The scale, the size, of this increased demand for energy must be recognized in any analysis of the global climate issue because approximately 80 percent of current energy generation is from fossil fuels that release carbon dioxide when combusted. While the flow of energy is obviously important to the global economic infrastructure, the flow of energy within the Earth’s climate system reveals simple but compelling conclusions. The Earth’s climate system receives approximately 4000 billion trillion joules of energy each year from the sun in the visible region of the spectrum. The Earth radiates approximately 4000 billion trillion joules of energy back into the blackness of space each year in the infrared. But the energy flow within the climate system is such that some 5500 billion trillion joules cycle per year between the Earth’s surface and the atmosphere that contains water vapor, clouds, and carbon dioxide, etc. The amount of energy cycled back to the Earth’s surface from the overlying atmosphere increases with increasing carbon dioxide and water vapor. Why is this important to the issue of climate change? Small changes in globally averaged land surface or ocean temperatures are often cited and debated, or their significance casually dismissed. That is the global warming debate. That discussion misses the crucial point. It is the net flow of heat, not globally averaged temperatures, that guides the course of future events. Net heat flow carries with it a fundamentally different message from the implications of global warming. An analysis of the climate issue from this point of view will be topic discussed at this AMS Science Series.

Does the current framing and scaling of the climate/energy issue adequately capture the challenge posed? If not, what might be a more appropriate frame and scale? The Union of Energy and Climate The issues of global energy demand and climate response are, at one level, complex and contentious. However, they are linked by simple but compelling considerations. First, we know that energy demand is driven by the product of population, per capita yearly income, and the amount of energy required for each dollar of economic production. The product of these three quantities sets the rate of current (2007) world energy consumption at approximately 0.5 billion trillion joules of energy each year. With the projected increase in population and average per capita income, this number will reach approximately 1.5 billion trillion joules each year by 2050. That increase is equivalent to the construction of 1000 large coal burning power plants per year for the next four decades. The scale, the size, of this increased demand for energy must be recognized in any analysis of the global climate issue because approximately 80 percent of current energy generation is from fossil fuels that release carbon dioxide when combusted. While the flow of energy is obviously important to the global economic infrastructure, the flow of energy within the Earth’s climate system reveals simple but compelling conclusions. The Earth’s climate system receives approximately 4000 billion trillion joules of energy each year from the sun in the visible region of the spectrum. The Earth radiates approximately 4000 billion trillion joules of energy back into the blackness of space each year in the infrared. But the energy flow within the climate system is such that some 5500 billion trillion joules cycle per year between the Earth’s surface and the atmosphere that contains water vapor, clouds, and carbon dioxide, etc. The amount of energy cycled back to the Earth’s surface from the overlying atmosphere increases with increasing carbon dioxide and water vapor. Why is this important to the issue of climate change? Small changes in globally averaged land surface or ocean temperatures are often cited and debated, or their significance casually dismissed. That is the global warming debate. That discussion misses the crucial point. It is the net flow of heat, not globally averaged temperatures, that guides the course of future events. Net heat flow carries with it a fundamentally different message from the implications of global warming. An analysis of the climate issue from this point of view will be topic discussed at this AMS Science Series.