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New global alliance targets coal production
Michelle R. Matisons Waste Management & EnvironmentalPrior to global awareness of coal mining's role in climate change, experts projected that coal would be responsible for one-third of the world’s energy supplies by 2050. Now that climate change is a common household phrase, more and more governments, companies and citizens' groups are calling for renewable energy sources to replace coal.
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How a single offshore wind farm could power the globe
Scott E. Rupp Waste Management & EnvironmentalCivilization has come so far in the last 200 years — from the Industrial Revolution to the rise in mass transportation, space travel to global flights and instant exchange of information via the world wide web — but there are still advancements that are beyond our reach.
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How will Puerto Rico fix its energy grid?
Michelle R. Matisons EngineeringPuerto Rico's death toll from Hurricane Maria remains hotly contested. The official government number stands at 55, but officials acknowledged that 472 more people died in September 2017 than the previous year.
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10 tips to create a safer workplace
D. Albert Brannen Business Management, Services & Risk ManagementProtecting workers should be a priority for every employer. This article lists 10 tips for employers who want to create a safer workplace.
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Tesla testing its solar capabilities in Puerto Rico rebuild
Michelle R. Matisons Waste Management & EnvironmentalAmid reports coming out of Puerto Rico's devastation, there is news of an effort to bring solar power to the island for short-term relief. Around 75 percent of the island still lacks power after Hurricane Maria. In the longer term, solar power is also being considered as a way to build a new energy grid featuring a strong renewable energy element.
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Metals Thoughts: Channel change
Brad Yates Natural ResourcesThe FOMC elected to hold rates steady yesterday to no one's surprise, but their forecast still calls for one more hike this year and three next year in addition to a $10 billion per month reduction in the balance sheet (currently around $4.7 trillion).
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Thinking spatially: How GIS changes the way we plan cities
Lucy Wallwork Science & Technology"Data is the new oil." That goes for how our cities work as much as any other industry. GIS data adds a new spatial dimension to data sets, helping us understand the importance of location in the meaning of the data around us. And it is set to become a key source of data for city planners.
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Metals Thoughts: NoKo a go go
Brad Yates Natural ResourcesOn Friday, gold failed the $1,350 breakout resistance among a stronger dollar and higher yields as Hurricane Irma shifted away from the most disastrous course and North Korea (NoKo) did not launch an ICBM ahead of their Founder's Day celebration. I've even heard some pundits say that disaster recovery is actually the fiscal stimulus we have been waiting for.
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Metals Thoughts: Crowded movie theater
Brad Yates Natural ResourcesIt seems almost immediately after I wrote that the rally in gold was overcooked (at $1,295 spot) and would likely not break $1,300 that the 10-year yield broke below 2.15 percent and has been on a tear ever since (currently 2.078 percent).
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Metals Thoughts: Back to school
Brad Yates Natural ResourcesWe've taken a couple months away from publishing Metals Thoughts as it became a bit tedious to dissect every move plus/minus $35 on either side of $1,250 due to a misspelled tweet. With gold continuing to hold just below the $1,300 resistance for the third time this year and traders coming back from summer vacations, it seems prudent to get back in the habit.
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