Author: bigboss
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The US Government’s Efforts to Address Decarbonization in Cement and Concrete Industry
1. Sign up for daily news updates from CleanTechnica on email or follow on Google News. 2. $6 billion in grants from the US Department of Energy for cement and concrete decarbonization projects. 3. Common strategies for decarbonizing cement production include using less cement, making kilns more efficient, and transitioning to cleaner fuels. The US…
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Studying AI and intimacy: Kate Devlin from King’s College focuses on women in the field
– TechCrunch launching a series of interviews to highlight remarkable women who’ve contributed to the AI revolution – Kate Devlin, lecturer at King’s College London, researching human interaction with AI and robots – Challenges of the male-dominated tech industry and the importance of women taking up space in the AI field TechCrunch is launching a…
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SSE and Bord na Móna collaborate on onshore wind venture in Ireland
1. SSE and Bord na Móna formed a joint venture to deliver up to 800MW of new onshore wind energy in Ireland. 2. The wind portfolio could potentially generate enough clean energy for 500,000 homes annually and offset 500,000 tonnes of carbon emissions each year. 3. The companies plan to invest more than €1bn over…
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Google attributes Pixel 8’s initial Gemini AI snub to RAM
1. Google reversed decision to make Gemini AI exclusive to Pixel 8 Pro 2. RAM limitations on Pixel 8 prevented easy implementation of Gemini Nano 3. Google may make Gemini Nano available on Pixel 8 via developer option due to RAM differences and potential impact on user experience. Google initially planned to make its on-device…
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Tigo Energy Installs 90-kilowatt Solar System at Headquarters in California
1. Tigo Energy now hosts a 90-kW solar system on its headquarters in California designed and deployed by Laibach Solar. 2. The system is equipped with 180 Tigo TS4-A-O MLPE devices, the Tigo Access Point (TAP), and the Tigo Cloud Connect Advanced (CCA) data logging device. 3. The system overcame significant shading challenges using Tigo…
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Father of Hamas Victim Speaks out in Defense of Award-Winning Photo Showing His Daughter’s Body
– Father of woman killed by Hamas defends award-winning image of her – Image shows Shani Louk dead in back of Hamas pickup truck – Backlash on social media and from Jewish commentators for awarding the photo, but father of the victim supports it The father of a woman killed by Hamas has defended an…
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Don’t Forget the Importance of Data Annotators: This Week in AI
1. Labeling and annotation startups like Scale AI are essential for training modern AI models, with the accuracy and quality of labels significantly impacting model performance. 2. Data annotators often face poor working conditions and low wages, despite the crucial role they play in AI development. 3. Policymaking may be necessary to improve the treatment…
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Major Thai energy company GULF signs 3.5GWp PV and BESS supply agreements with Sungrow and JinkoSolar
1. Sungrow will provide utility-scale inverters and battery storage equipment to Gulf Energy Development for various solar projects in Thailand. 2. Gulf Energy Development will deploy the equipment at ground-mount solar PV plants, solar-plus-storage hybrids, and rooftop PV projects. 3. Thailand is aiming for carbon neutrality by 2050 and is working on finalizing the National…
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Homemade natural cleaning products using vinegar and baking soda
Title: Unlock the Power of Homemade Natural Cleaning Products with Vinegar and Baking Soda Introduction: In a world where harsh chemicals and artificial additives dominate the cleaning product market, creating your own homemade natural cleaning products using vinegar and baking soda can be a game-changer. Not only are these ingredients affordable and readily available, but…
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European Green Deal takes center stage in Horizon Europe’s energy research and innovation efforts
– Horizon Europe focuses on green and digital transitions and EU resilience – Strategic plan for 2025-2027 aims for fair transition to climate neutrality – Specific areas of research include sustainable energy and transport, renewable energy supply, efficient energy usage in buildings and industry, and sustainable transport modes The focus of the Horizon Europe climate,…