Sat.May 28, 2022

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Are some presence sensors smarter than others when it comes to people vs pets?

Stacey Higginbotham

On our latest IoT Podcast episode , we take a question that Mark left on our IoT Voicemail hotline. Mark wants to use the sensors in a smart thermostat and other devices to detect the presence of people in his smart home. But he doesn’t want any automations or actions from those devices to fire up if a pet walks by the sensors. Mark has a cat that currently sets off some devices when they detect his feline friend.

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The Economic Turning Point. Are we there yet? Take a look at what Deloitte just said!

Energy Central

The Turning Point: The new study of the Deloitte Center for Sustainable Progress models the impacts of an increase of 3 ° C of global average temperatures compared to pre-industrial levels, which is consistent with the current world trajectory. An uncontrolled climate change will be a major obstacle to economic growth from now on and over the next 50 years, costing around.

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Climate change made India and Pakistan’s 2022 early heatwave ‘30 times more likely’

Eco-Business

An unusually early heatwave which struck India and Pakistan in March and April this year was made at least 30 times more likely by human-caused climate change, a rapid analysis finds.

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Sigal Barsade and Getting Culture Right

Michael Connor

by Gael O’Brien. Sigal Barsade , a pioneering researcher on the impact of emotions in the workplace, leaves a legacy for leaders who want to get their culture right. Professor Barsade, the Joseph Frank Bernstein Professor of Management at Wharton, died at 56 in February 2022 of brain cancer. For nearly 30 years, she researched, taught, and consulted on “how emotions shape workplace culture and influence the performance of both individual employees and teams.”.

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How to Modernize Manufacturing Without Losing Control

Speaker: Andrew Skoog, Founder of MachinistX & President of Hexis Representatives

Manufacturing is evolving, and the right technology can empower—not replace—your workforce. Smart automation and AI-driven software are revolutionizing decision-making, optimizing processes, and improving efficiency. But how do you implement these tools with confidence and ensure they complement human expertise rather than override it? Join industry expert Andrew Skoog as he explores how manufacturers can leverage automation to enhance operations, streamline workflows, and make smarter, data-dri

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Twin crises of heat and floods expose neglect in India and Bangladesh

Eco-Business

Despite clear evidence that extreme weather events such as heatwaves and floods are becoming more frequent, India and Bangladesh are neglecting adaptation, at heavy cost to their poor.

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Truck Manufacturers Sue to Continue Polluting

CleanTechnica

On the Friday before Memorial Day weekend, the Truck and Engine Manufacturers Association (EMA) and their member companies filed a lawsuit to delay a lifesaving California clean truck regulation: the Heavy-Duty Omnibus (HDO) rule. The HDO rule dramatically cuts air pollution from new diesel vehicles by reducing allowable oxides of nitrogen (NOx) emissions from heavy-duty trucks by roughly […].

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Nio Planning A US Factory

CleanTechnica

A US factory may be in the cards for Nio.

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Coming Soon To A Campground Near You: The Electric RV

CleanTechnica

As you get ready to explore the scenic countryside this summer, you wish you could travel in an electric RV. What advances has the industry made?

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DHL Orders Some Volvo Electric Trucks

CleanTechnica

All over the world, if you want to get something there fast (especially documents), DHL are usually the folks to go to. Americans might not know how big they are, largely because the yellow vans disappeared from our roads in 2008, but before that happened, they were known for being lightning fast. That’s still the […].

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Why Even Fox Loves The Ford F-150 Lightning

CleanTechnica

Sometimes it’s easy to get caught up in an echo chamber, especially with social media. It’s more fun and less frustrating to deal with like-minded people, and when it comes to electric vehicles, the sheer volume of misinformation just isn’t something anyone has time for. We know what works and what doesn’t, and those of […].

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The Key to Sustainable Energy Optimization: A Data-Driven Approach for Manufacturing

Speaker: Kevin Kai Wong, President of Emergent Energy Solutions

In today's industrial landscape, the pursuit of sustainable energy optimization and decarbonization has become paramount. ♻️ Manufacturing corporations across the U.S. are facing the urgent need to align with decarbonization goals while enhancing efficiency and productivity. Unfortunately, the lack of comprehensive energy data poses a significant challenge for manufacturing managers striving to meet their targets. 📊 Join us for a practical webinar hosted by Kevin Kai Wong of Emergent Ene

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6,000 Registrations for Funky Cat, 16 Kia e-Niro Ambulances, “Project Thunderball” — EV News Today

CleanTechnica

The Funky Cat, Kia e-Niro ambulances, the all-electric “Project Thunderball” roadster, and the first ever, genuine, full-speed Electric MOKE — there’s lots of fun EV news to share today, beyond what we’ve written about ourselves. Scroll down to see even more. Electric Car News 6,000 registrations of interest for the Funky Cat, which will launch […].

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