Category: Energy
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Destenie Nock, Carnegie Mellon University ā Energy Poverty
On Carnegie Mellon University Week: As temperatures rise, energy poverty could soar with them. Destenie Nock, assistant professor in civil and environmental engineering, looks into the energy equity gap. Dr. Destenie Nock is a leader in energy justice and equitable energy transitions. In her role as an AssistantĀ Professor in Civil & Environmental Engineering (CEE), and…
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Sanya Carley, Indiana University ā Energy Insecurity and the COVID-19 Pandemic
Flip the switch and the light goes on for most of us, but not all.Ā But not for everyone. Sanya Carley, professor at the OāNeill School of Public and Environmental Affairs at Indiana University, looks at energy insecurity. Professor Sanya Carley’s research focuses on policy and other efforts aimed at advancing the innovation of low-carbon…
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Don MacKenzie, University of Washington – Driverless Cars
Self-driving cars could have some positive and negative environmental factors. Don MacKenzie, assistant professor of transportation engineering at the University of Washington, explores how making transportation easier could lead to even more people getting on the road. Don MacKenzie joined the department as an Assistant Professor in 2013. His research focuses on the interactions of…
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Tim Volk, SUNY ESF – Renewable Biomass
We’re facing a worldwide energy crisis, but biomass might be a revolutionary renewable resource we’re looking for. Tim Volk, a scientist at SUNY-ESF, profiles biomass and the potential benefits that this resource might hold. Dr. Tim Volk is a senior research associate at The State University of New York’s College of Environmental Science and Forestry.…
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Radu Sporea – University of Surrey – Solar Efficiency
Harnessing the full potential of solar power might indeed solve the world’s ongoing energy crisis. Of course, this is much easier said than done. Radu Sporea, an engineer at The University of Surrey, discusses the potential obstacles. Dr. Radu Sporea isĀ Royal Academy of EngineeringĀ Academic Research Fellow in theĀ Advanced Technology InstituteĀ at the University of Surrey. His…