EPA administrator Michael Regan on undoing the toxic legacy of power plants in the US – The Verge
EPA administrator Michael Regan on undoing the toxic legacy of power plants in the US The VergeNew EPA rules would force coal-fired power plants to capture emissions or shut down – NBC News
New EPA rules would force coal-fired power plants to capture emissions or shut down NBC News“Ecovillages” around the globe are a realistic glimpse of a sustainable future
The writers explore how communities prioritize sustainability through advanced agricultural techniques and community-focused living.Stephanie Hanes and Sara Miller Llana report for The Christian Science Monitor.In short:Experts indicate a significant rise in...Strict new EPA rules would force coal-fired power plants to capture emissions or shut down – ABC News
Strict new EPA rules would force coal-fired power plants to capture emissions or shut down ABC NewsStrict new EPA rules would force coal-fired power plants to capture emissions or shut down – The Associated Press
Strict new EPA rules would force coal-fired power plants to capture emissions or shut down The Associated PressDHS Honors Wisconsin Health Care Providers with the Wisconsin BigShot Awards
DHS Honors Wisconsin Health Care Providers with the Wisconsin BigShot Awards The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) has awarded its annual Wisconsin BigShot awards to 208 Wisconsin health care providers for their efforts to protect children against...New EPA rules are a coal power plant pollution crackdown – USA TODAY
New EPA rules are a coal power plant pollution crackdown USA TODAYWomen weave a culture of resistance and agroecology in Ecuador’s Intag valley
INTAG VALLEY, Ecuador — In Ecuador’s lush tropical Andes, Silvia Vetancourt multitasks, her hands maneuvering crochet needles with swift precision as she navigates the rocky path to the old town of Plaza Gutierrez. “We like this craft because it’s mobile,” she says,...Latest Peruvian oil spill cuts Indigenous communities from life-giving river
As dawn began to break in the Peruvian Amazon on March 5, an oil slick spread across the Puinahua River in the district of the same name, engulfing clumps of palms and reeds in a thick, black layer as it streamed down the current. The sight of the spill prompted a...EU law to reduce deforestation is on a knife’s edge, will leaders act? (commentary)
We are now in a make-or break-moment for the landmark law to halt imported global deforestation into the European Union. Global forest defenders watch with bated breath as in the next few days, the President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen will either...‘Sad and debilitating’: rural midwesterners contend with well water tainted by livestock waste
Read the full story in The Guardian. Megafarms in the US produce more than 100bn pounds of meat that fill supermarket aisles in the US and abroad. But they also produce 940bn pounds of manure annually – twice as much sewage as produced by the human population. The...Tamuning contractor faces $1M in penalties after federal inspectors find employees again exposed to potentially fatal trench hazards
April 23, 2024Beneath the surface: Charting the Mahomet Aquifer for water security
Read the full story from the Prairie Research Institute. The precise physical area of the Mahomet aquifer in central Illinois has long been shrouded in mystery, its range estimated based on scant data from a disparate collection of private well drilling and geological...Merciless Heat: How State and Local Lawmakers can Protect At-Risk Households
Download the report. The State of Colorado and its cities and counties must prepare for extreme heat by creating policiesthat increase equitable access to cooling. Cooling is a fundamental public health need that Colorado’s state and local government agencies must...38 trillion dollars in damages each year: World economy already committed to income reduction of 19% due to climate change
Read the full story from the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research (PIK). Even if CO2 emissions were to be drastically cut down starting today, the world economy is already committed to an income reduction of 19% until 2050 due to climate change, a new study...From nature to the lab: U of T startup brews more sustainable food ingredients
Read the full story from the University of Toronto. Ardra Inc. aims to replace natural flavour ingredients in food with more sustainable alternatives manufactured using precision fermentation. Think of the fermenting tanks in a brewery, but instead of yeast, Ardra’s...Tornadoes, wildfires and other disasters tell a story of vulnerability and recovery in America
Tricia Wachtendorf, University of Delaware and James Kendra, University of Delaware People often think of disasters as great equalizers. After all, a tornado, wildfire or hurricane doesn’t discriminate against those in its path. But the consequences for those impacted...Emergy Analysis and Life Cycle Assessment for Evaluating the Sustainability of Solar-Integrated Ecotechnologies in Winery Wastewater Treatment
Praveen, K., Abinandan, S., Venkateswarlu, K., & Megharaj, M. (2024). “Emergy Analysis and Life Cycle Assessment for Evaluating the Sustainability of Solar-Integrated Ecotechnologies in Winery Wastewater Treatment.” ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering...Delamination Techniques of Waste Solar Panels: A Review
Ghahremani, Ali, Scott D. Adams, Michael Norton, Sui Yang Khoo, and Abbas Z. Kouzani. 2024. “Delamination Techniques of Waste Solar Panels: A Review” Clean Technologies 6(1), 280-298. https://doi.org/10.3390/cleantechnol6010014 [open access] Abstract Solar panels are...For many Illinoisans in flood-prone areas, buyouts are the only way out
Read the full story from the Illinois Answers Project. For many Illinois residents who live in flood-prone areas, government buyouts provide an option when there is no other way out. Buyouts are intended to mitigate future flood risk by removing buildings that...Stop the Waste: Using Industrial Heat Pumps to Rethink Thermal Loads
Download the topic brief. Engineers typically design thermal systems to provide the highest quality heat needed for industrial processes, leading to over-designed equipment that uses more energy than needed. Industrial heat pump (IHP) technology flips this approach,...Navigating the rise in conflicts between humans and fishing cats in Bangladesh
In a quiet village called Charghikamala in Rajbari district, a sad story unfolded one night. Helal, a villager, heard his goat crying out in fear. When he went to check, he found a beautiful creature lying still under the moonlight — a fishing cat, with fur like...IKEA blamed for Romanian forest destruction
IKEA is under scrutiny over its wood sourcing practices after two reports linked the furniture giant to destructive logging in some of Europe’s last ancient forests. The recent investigations, conducted separately by Greenpeace and fellow environmental groups Agent...SLOPE illustrates opportunities in Philadelphia’s equitable carbon neutrality quest
Read the full story from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory. The city of Philadelphia has pledged carbon neutrality by 2050, and the State and Local Planning for Energy (SLOPE) Platform is illustrating opportunities to reach that goal equitably. Access to clean...Black, Brown communities bear the brunt of pollution from distribution warehouses and truck traffic in Illinois, advocates say
Read the full story from WTTW. Black and Brown communities in Illinois are up to 200% more likely to live near a distribution warehouse than the overall statewide population, according to a new report from the Environmental Defense Fund on the state’s “warehouse...The Waste Methane Assessment Platform
The Waste Methane Assessment Platform (WasteMAP), a joint RMI and Clean Air Task Force (CATF) effort funded by the Global Methane Hub and Google.org, was created to give policymakers, landfill operators, municipalities, and other sector stakeholders improved access to...Technological advancements in edible coatings: Emerging trends and applications in sustainable food preservation
Jurić, M., Maslov Bandić, L., Carullo, D., & Jurić, S. (2024). Technological advancements in edible coatings: Emerging trends and applications in sustainable food preservation. Food Bioscience, 58, 103835. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fbio.2024.103835 Abstract This...Tough new EPA rules would force coal-fired power plants to capture emissions or shut down – ABC News
Tough new EPA rules would force coal-fired power plants to capture emissions or shut down ABC NewsOpinion: Rethinking plastic production for a healthier future
Delegates meet to reshape the global approach to plastic pollution at the UN treaty talks, highlighting industry influence and warning of greenwashing. Judith Enck and Pamela Miller write for Fortune.In short:The authors argue that the United Nations plastic treaty...EPA unveils sweeping strategy for cutting power plant pollution – The Washington Post
EPA unveils sweeping strategy for cutting power plant pollution The Washington PostThe EPA’s new power plant pollution rule has a big, gassy hole in it – The Verge
The EPA’s new power plant pollution rule has a big, gassy hole in it The VergeE.P.A. Severely Limits Pollution From Coal Burning Power Plants – The New York Times
E.P.A. Severely Limits Pollution From Coal Burning Power Plants The New York TimesTough new EPA rules would force coal-fired power plants to capture emissions or shut down – The Associated Press
Tough new EPA rules would force coal-fired power plants to capture emissions or shut down The Associated PressWhite House, EPA aim to curb climate change with new power plant rules – USA TODAY
White House, EPA aim to curb climate change with new power plant rules USA TODAYEPA limits 4 types of power plant pollution with sweeping rulemaking – ABC News
EPA limits 4 types of power plant pollution with sweeping rulemaking ABC NewsNew EPA Emissions Rules Squeeze Coal Plants – The Wall Street Journal
New EPA Emissions Rules Squeeze Coal Plants The Wall Street JournalUS EPA expected to drop hydrogen from power plant rule, sources say – Reuters.com
US EPA expected to drop hydrogen from power plant rule, sources say Reuters.comCoal and new gas power plants will have to meet climate pollution targets – MPR News
Coal and new gas power plants will have to meet climate pollution targets MPR NewsScientists discuss the insidious threat of microplastics at congressional hearing
At a recent Senate and Assembly environment committee hearing, experts highlighted the extensive spread and health risks of microplastics, urging legislative action to protect the public.Sophie Nieto-Muñoz reports for the New Jersey Monitor.In short:Microplastics are...Biden’s aggressive new climate policy targets coal pollution
President Biden has introduced stringent regulations on coal power plants to reduce pollution and transition to cleaner energy sources. Alex Guillén and Zack Colman report for Politico.In short:The new EPA regulations mandate the installation of carbon capture...Outdated infrastructure and oil spills: the cases of Colombia, Peru and Ecuador
All three legacy-oil pipelines in the Andean Amazon system are old. The Oleoducto Transandino Colombiano (OTC) has been operating for 53 years, followed by the Sistema de Oleoducto Transecuatoriano (SOTE) at 50 years and the Oleoducto Norperuano (ONP) at 45 years....Tough New EPA Rules Would Force Coal-Fired Power Plants To Capture Emissions
“Coal-fired power plants would be forced to capture smokestack emissions or shut down under a rule issued Thursday by the Environmental Protection Agency.” AirClimate ChangeEnergy & FuelEnvironmental HealthInfrastructureLaws &...Human rights allegations prompt World Bank to freeze project’s funds in Tanzania
The World Bank has suspended funding for a $150 million tourism project in southern Tanzania in response to allegations of forced evictions, killings and other violations of people’s rights in Ruaha National Park. “We have recently received information that suggests...“Air Quality In Some Parts Of US Worst In 25 Years, Report Says”
“About 44 million Americans live in cities or counties that received a failing grade for air quality, which has deteriorated to its worst in 25 years across a swath of the U.S., in part because of wildfires, a report released on Wednesday found.”...Exposure to chemicals in plastics linked to cancer diagnoses: Study
There’s an association between higher levels of phenols and per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, commonly known as PFAS or “forever chemicals,” and previous diagnoses of different types of cancer, researchers from the University of South California found. The study,...“Our lives might be on the line”
HOUSTON — This week EHN is publishing letters from eighth grade students at YES Prep Northbrook Middle School in the Houston-area neighborhood of Spring Branch, Texas.English educators Cassandra Harper and Yvette Howard incorporated the environment into a series of...Liberia puts a wartime logger in charge of its forests
Liberia’s new president, Joseph Boakai, has appointed a timber trader linked to illegal logging to head the agency responsible for the country’s forests. Rudolph Merab, a longtime ally of Boakai’s, was tapped to lead the Forestry Development Authority in February,...Indigenous community fights to save its lands on Indonesia’s historic tin island
BELITUNG ISLAND, Indonesia — Nasidi paddled gently past a row of the eponymous rasau trees that line the riverbanks here in Tebet Rasau village, where a decade ago people would wade into the Lenggang River to catch silverfish. But life along the river here in the...Medical anthropologist in Arizona enhances environmental science using local narratives
Researcher Denise Moreno-Ramirez utilizes oral histories to deepen environmental science research, highlighting community impacts from neglected toxic sites.Emma Peterson reports for Inside Climate News.In short:Denise Moreno-Ramírez, growing up in Nogales, Arizona,...EPA kicks off Rouge River dredging project around Zug Island – Detroit News
EPA kicks off Rouge River dredging project around Zug Island Detroit NewsU.S. East Coast adopts ‘living shorelines’ approach to keep rising seas at bay
BLUE HILL, Maine — January brought a pair of rough storms to the northeastern U.S. They hit when the tides were high and pushed higher than normal by rising sea levels, setting numerous high-water records and prompting Maine Governor Janet Mills to request a federal...At White House Water Summit, Biden-Harris Administration Announces Bold National Goal to Protect and Restore Freshwater Resources, Delivers Over $1 Billion for Tribal Clean Water Projects
Read the fact sheet. Today, during Earth Week, the White House is convening state, Tribal, and local leaders from across the country for a White House Water Summit where the Administration will announce a new national goal and partnership to conserve and restore...Deforestation haunts top Peruvian reserve and its Indigenous communities
A recent report has revealed a spike in deforestation in the buffer zone of one of the world’s best-protected areas, Peru’s Amarakaeri Communal Reserve. Between 2001 and 2023, 19,978 hectares (49,367 acres) of forest were lost in the buffer zone of the reserve, which...Global study maps most detailed tree of life yet for flowering plants
After the first flower bloomed on the Earth, flowering plants evolved a staggering diversity and now make up about 90% of all plant life. Charles Darwin called this rapid domination an “abominable mystery.” A study published today, April 24, in the journal Nature and...Tribes turn to the U.N. as major wind project plans to cut through their lands in the U.S.
Last week, a United States federal judge rejected a request from Indigenous nations to stop SunZia, a $10 billion dollar wind transmission project that would cut through traditional tribal lands in southwestern Arizona. Amy Juan is a member of the Tohono O’odham...Battling the Tides of Social Media Misinformation
As social media platforms unleash a torrent of content, the battle against inaccuracies becomes increasingly daunting. Algorithms, touted as gatekeepers, have not worked. Can crowdsourced corrections stem the tide of misinformation?Hydrogen may disappear from EPA’s power plant rule. Here’s what that means.
Read the full story at E&E News. EPA may sideline hydrogen in its final rule to limit power plant pollution amid industry pushback and legal uncertainties. The move — expected by both industry advocates and environmentalists — probably won’t weaken the rule. But...What Volkswagen’s union vote means for EVs
Read the full story at E&E News. The recent vote to unionize Volkswagen workers in Tennessee may signal that America’s electric vehicles are destined to be made by union labor — an outcome that would represent twin successes for President Joe Biden. Last week’s...Climate change is coming for your insurance
Read the full story at The Lever. For communities across the country, Louisiana’s insurance crisis is a hint of what’s to come: Altogether, close to one in five residents in the state lost their homeowners insurance last year. Given past storms, many don’t have to...Ford, GM, Honda collaborate on standardized scope 3 emissions reporting
Read the full story at ESG Dive. Global automakers and suppliers collaborated to release the Automotive Climate Action Questionnaire to improve consistency in scope 3 emissions reporting, according to an April 3 press release from Suppliers Partnership for the...Engineers find a new way to convert carbon dioxide into useful products
Read the full story from MIT. MIT chemical engineers have devised an efficient way to convert carbon dioxide to carbon monoxide, a chemical precursor that can be used to generate useful compounds such as ethanol and other fuels. If scaled up for industrial use, this...Industry poisoned a vibrant Black neighborhood in Houston. Is a buyout the solution?
Read the full story at Grist. Buried beneath the Fifth Ward and its neighboring community, Kashmere Gardens, is an expansive toxic plume of creosote derived from coal tar. Historically, creosote has been used in the United States to preserve wood such as railroad ties...Molson Coors brews beer with 300 MW solar project
Read the full story from pv magazine. Molson Coors is brewing beer with a 300 MW solar project developed by Invenergy. The installation is the largest in the US state of Wisconsin and generates enough power for 90,000 homes.How much energy will new semiconductor factories burn through in the US?
Read the full story at The Verge. A new report warns that a boom in computer chip manufacturing in the US could fuel demand for dirty energy, despite companies’ environmental claims. The solution for manufacturers, surprisingly, might be to act more like other big...Getting off fossil fuels is hard, but this city is doing it — building by building
Read the full story from NPR. A liberal college town in upstate New York, Ithaca pulled together widespread support for an ambitious plan to eliminate its greenhouse gas emissions by 2030 — 20 years earlier than the target date the White House set for the rest of the...Coalition of environmental orgs releases policy platform for ‘zombie mines’ reclamation work
Read the full story in the Daily Yonder. A number of organizations like the Alliance for Appalachia, Earthjustice and Sierra Club, among others, who work in coal communities on issues related to the environment, law and other areas have released a policy platform to...Effects of microplastics on soil microorganisms and microbial functions in nutrients and carbon cycling – A review
Aralappanavar, V. K., Mukhopadhyay, R., Yu, Y., Liu, J., Bhatnagar, A., Praveena, S. M., Li, Y., Paller, M., Adyel, T. M., Rinklebe, J., Bolan, N. S., & Sarkar, B. (2024). “Effects of microplastics on soil microorganisms and microbial functions in nutrients and...The nexus between direct air capture technology and CO2 emissions in the transport sector
Ünal, E., Keeley, A. R., Köse, N., Chapman, A., & Managi, S. (2024). The nexus between direct air capture technology and CO2 emissions in the transport sector. Applied Energy, 363, 123112. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apenergy.2024.123112 Abstract Deploying negative...Afro-Brazilian communities fight a rain of pesticides & the company behind it
CONCEIÇÃO DA BARRA, Espírito Santo — Beatriz Cassiano was working in her vegetable garden when she suddenly heard her grandson yelling, “Grandma, get out of there, get out, come in the house! The plane!” In an interview with Mongabay, Cassiano recalls being caught off...African Brazilian communities fight a rain of pesticides & the company behind it
CONCEIÇÃO DA BARRA, Espírito Santo — Beatriz Cassiano was working in her vegetable garden when she suddenly heard her grandson yelling, “Grandma, get out of there, get out, come in the house! The plane!” In an interview with Mongabay, Cassiano recalls being caught off...Opinion: European court’s climate ruling holds lessons for action on plastic pollution
A recent landmark decision by the European Court of Human Rights held Switzerland accountable for inadequate climate policies, specifically highlighting the increased risk of heatwave-related deaths among older women. Plastic production is another case where...New global discussions focus on halting plastic pollution
Thousands gather in Ottawa to draft a legally-binding treaty aimed at halting the surge of plastic pollution worldwide. Will it protect the environment and human health? Jennifer McDermott reports for the Associated Press.In short:Global representatives are working to...“Global Plastic Pollution Treaty Talks Hit Critical Stage In Canada”
“Thousands of negotiators and observers representing most of the world’s nations are gathering in the Canadian city of Ottawa this week to craft a treaty to stop the rapidly escalating problem of plastic pollution.” Energy & FuelEnvironmental...EPA Proposes Relaxed Limits on Acephate, a Toxic Pesticide – ProPublica
EPA Proposes Relaxed Limits on Acephate, a Toxic Pesticide ProPublicaFlint residents to Biden: Pay up for decade-old water crisis failures – Detroit Free Press
Flint residents to Biden: Pay up for decade-old water crisis failures Detroit Free Press“Climate change is not something to ignore”
HOUSTON — This week EHN is publishing letters from eighth grade students at YES Prep Northbrook Middle School in the Houston-area neighborhood of Spring Branch, Texas.English educators Cassandra Harper and Yvette Howard incorporated the environment into a series of...LISTEN: Greer Hamilton on arts-based environmental justice research
Dr. Greer Hamilton joins the Agents of Change in Environmental Justice podcast to discuss how she uses the arts to engage and involve communities around environmental justice research.Hamilton, a transitional postdoctoral fellow and incoming assistant professor at the...From poisoning to skin diseases: multiple effects of sargassum on health
This is a republishing collaboration with Centro de Periodismo Investigativo, where this originally published. See the full series, Caribbean People at Risk from Sargassum Invasion.In the quiet seaside village of Capesterre on Marie-Galante island in Guadeloupe on...Desde intoxicaciones hasta enfermedades de la piel: múltiples los efectos del sargazo en la salud
Este artículo fue publicado originalmente por el Centro de Periodismo Investigativo. Hace parte de la serie de reportajes “Caribeños en riesgo por la invasión del sargazo”.En el tranquilo pueblo costero de Capesterre, en la isla Marie-Galante de Guadalupe,...Forest officer’s killing highlights Bangladesh authorities’ waning power
DHAKA — Police in Bangladesh have arrested one person and are looking for nine others suspected of killing a forest officer after he caught them illegally excavating soil in a protected area of the country’s southern Cox’s Bazar district. The incident highlights what...California, 21 other states back EPA vehicle emissions rules – Reuters
California, 21 other states back EPA vehicle emissions rules ReutersConsent and costs are key questions on extraction of ‘energy transition’ minerals
Minerals and metals used in technologies enabling much of the global energy transition and their applications are relatively new and require thought and reporting that probes questions related to their need, the growing social, human and environmental impacts mining...Michigan gets $290M boost for water upgrades as Flint crisis anniversary nears
Read the full story at Bridge Michigan. See also their complete coverage of the Flint crisis. Michigan’s aging water infrastructure is about to get a $290 million funding boost, as the state prepares to spend down bond money on the cause. The money comes from a 2002...Warming seas push India’s fishers into distant, and more dangerous, waters
KANNIYAKUMARI, India — Anthoni Dhasan, 47, sits on the deck of his fishing boat at the harbor of Thengapattanam in Tamil Nadu, India’s southernmost state, peering out at the stormy Indian Ocean. It’s been a year since his last fishing expedition — the one that almost...Ecuador’s first Indigenous guard led by Kichwa women: Interview with María José Andrade Cerda
Yuturi ants are peaceful until their territory is threatened. This species, also known as the ‘conga ant,’ is considered a warrior in Amazonian Kichwa Indigenous culture, as these bugs don’t allow anyone to enter their home without permission — just like the women of...A renewed push for the Recovering America’s Wildlife Act faces competition
The outcome of these legislative efforts is crucial for ensuring the protection and recovery of thousands of at-risk species across the U.S.Erin X. Wong reports for High Country News.In short:The Recovering America’s Wildlife Act (RAWA) aims to secure...US EPA expected to drop hydrogen from power plant rule, sources say – Reuters
US EPA expected to drop hydrogen from power plant rule, sources say ReutersTardigrades: Nature’s Tiny Radiation Super Survivors
Despite their diminutive size, tardigrades possess an extraordinary ability to withstand high levels of ionizing radiation, making them subjects of scientific research in exploring their incredible approach to DNA repair.E-bike incentives are a costly way to cut carbon emissions, but they also promote health, equity and cleaner air
by Christopher R. Cherry, University of Tennessee; John MacArthur, Portland State University, and Luke Jones, Valdosta State University E-bikes have captured widespread attention across the U.S., and for good reason. They are the most energy-efficient way to move from...A new satellite will track climate-warming pollution. Here’s why that’s a big deal
Read the full story from NPR. MethaneSAT – led by the Environmental Defense Fund – will have a targeted focus: to spot methane from the oil and gas industry, which leaks at various parts of the fossil fuel production process. Sometimes oil companies deliberately burn...Waste & recycling’s frontline: A toxicologist’s perspective
Read the full story at Waste360. The materials we process at our waste and recycling facilities can present both physical and health hazards that range from minimal to severe. One hazard can be found in batteries, which contain gases that are highly flammable and...The Influence of Social Norms on Recycling Behavior in Urban Multifamily Buildings
Download the report.Wicked Weed Brewing earns zero waste certification
Read the company news release. Wicked Weed Brewing today announced that its main production brewery located in Candler, North Carolina, has been award GOLD certification under the TRUE (Total Resource Use and Efficiency) rating system. Administered by Green Business...NIST awards nearly $3 million for educational programs focused on circular economy to reduce plastic waste
Read the full story from NIST. The U.S. Department of Commerce’s National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has awarded nearly $3 million in total to six universities to create curricula and programs that will train students to discover and develop...New tool created by UChicago Data Science Institute sheds light on palm oil production
Read the full story from the University of Chicago. PalmWatch tracks deforestation by palm oil mills and connections to major multinational brands.Characteristics of Microplastics in a Hospital Wastewater Treatment Plant Effluent and Hazard Risk Assessment
Kamani, H., Ghayebzadeh, M., Azari, A. et al. Characteristics of Microplastics in a Hospital Wastewater Treatment Plant Effluent and Hazard Risk Assessment. Environmental Processes 11, 15 (2024). https://doi.org/10.1007/s40710-024-00694-7 Abstract Plastic products are...A meta-analysis of the relationship between quality management and innovation in small and medium-sized enterprises
Younès El Manzani, Mostapha El Idrissi, Rahma Chouchane, Michael Sony & Jiju Antony (2024). “A meta-analysis of the relationship between quality management and innovation in small and medium-sized enterprises.” Production Planning & Control DOI:...Towards Sustainable Consumer Electronics: DL-based SoH and RUL Prediction for E-Waste Reduction
A. Chhabra et al., “Towards Sustainable Consumer Electronics: DL-based SoH and RUL Prediction for E-Waste Reduction,” 2024 IEEE International Conference on Consumer Electronics (ICCE), Las Vegas, NV, USA, 2024, pp. 1-4, doi: 10.1109/ICCE59016.2024.10444466. Abstract...DEKRA Certification Inc.: Grant of Expansion of Recognition and Modification to the NRTL Program’s List of Appropriate Test Standards
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