Climate Change The New Economy
Climate Change, Environment
One of the key technologies underpinning the 4th industrial revolution (4IR) is 3D printing – also known as Additive Manufacturing (AM). The U.S. Department of Energy (DoE) estimates that 3D Printing / AM could be a $5 billion industry by 2020 and can reduce energy costs by 50 percent and cut material costs
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As Charles Darwin smartly observed, "extinction is the inevitable fate of every species as no species on this planet can keep outsmarting ecological disturbances infinitely." "All incredible and amazing life forms living on this planet are the result of millions of years of evolution. Up to this date, the science estimates
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Engineering for climate adaptation: a rethink is crucial Jaap Kwadijk, Science Director, Deltares I have been involved in climate change research my entire working life. But now, as a citizen of the Netherlands living in a river delta at only 20 cm (0.66ft) above sea level, I am starting to get worried for the very first time. Recent scientific publications have warned that the planet may be reacting much faster and more
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