The document provides an overview of the wind power industry and the Wind Energy Technologies Office at the US Department of Energy. Some key points:
- Wind power accounted for 4.3% of US power generation in 2013 and saw significant growth over the past decade, with 57 GW of capacity added from 2002-2013.
- Technology innovation is driving reductions in the levelized cost of energy for wind power, with the goal of achieving costs below natural gas by 2020-2030.
- The Wind Energy Technologies Office supports research and development to reduce wind energy costs and accelerate deployment, with goals of 125 GW of wind capacity by 2020 and 300 GW by 2030.
- Major programs and initiatives include the Atmosph
Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) aren’t always successful. In fact, most get a C- grade from managers and 50% of companies report a 50% drop in productivity after a merger. We all know that change management is critical, but the employee piece is often forgotten when a company is acquired...and unhappy employees can derail a merger. Included here: 5 key factors needed for M & A success and employee-related elements to consider as you bring together two or more companies.
The document lists and briefly describes several famous landmarks and structures around the world:
The Statue of Liberty in New York Harbor, a gift from France representing freedom. The Tower Bridge in London, an iconic bascule and suspension bridge. The Eiffel Tower in Paris, an iron lattice structure that was initially criticized but became a global icon. The Roman Colosseum in Rome, an elliptical amphitheater that was the largest in the Roman Empire. And the Suez Canal in Egypt, an artificial waterway connecting the Mediterranean Sea and Red Sea that significantly reduced travel distance between Europe and Asia.
The document discusses different elements of mise-en-scene, camera work, sound, and editing in the film Se7en that provide insight into the characters and story. It gives examples of how a metronome in Morgan Freeman's bedroom suggests loneliness and experience, and how blood splatters foreshadow violence. Camera angles are used to depict the experienced Freeman navigating the city versus the inexperienced Brad Pitt bumping into people. Distorted music during the opening credits represents the criminal's distorted mindset.
This document provides guidance on conducting rapid risk assessments of potential public health threats. It outlines a 5-stage methodology: 1) collecting initial event information, 2) performing a literature search, 3) extracting relevant evidence, 4) appraising evidence quality, and 5) estimating risk level. When limited evidence is available, expert knowledge can be used if clearly documented. The guidance emphasizes transparency, explicitness, and updating assessments as new evidence emerges. Advance preparation, such as protocols and expert contact lists, allows more efficient risk assessment in emergencies. The methodology structures the identification and evaluation of evidence to systematically estimate health risk magnitude.
The document provides an overview of the wind power industry and the Wind Energy Technologies Office at the US Department of Energy. Some key points:
- Wind power accounted for 4.3% of US power generation in 2013 and saw significant growth over the past decade, with 57 GW of capacity added from 2002-2013.
- Technology innovation is driving reductions in the levelized cost of energy for wind power, with the goal of achieving costs below natural gas by 2020-2030.
- The Wind Energy Technologies Office supports research and development to reduce wind energy costs and accelerate deployment, with goals of 125 GW of wind capacity by 2020 and 300 GW by 2030.
- Major programs and initiatives include the Atmosph
Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) aren’t always successful. In fact, most get a C- grade from managers and 50% of companies report a 50% drop in productivity after a merger. We all know that change management is critical, but the employee piece is often forgotten when a company is acquired...and unhappy employees can derail a merger. Included here: 5 key factors needed for M & A success and employee-related elements to consider as you bring together two or more companies.
The document lists and briefly describes several famous landmarks and structures around the world:
The Statue of Liberty in New York Harbor, a gift from France representing freedom. The Tower Bridge in London, an iconic bascule and suspension bridge. The Eiffel Tower in Paris, an iron lattice structure that was initially criticized but became a global icon. The Roman Colosseum in Rome, an elliptical amphitheater that was the largest in the Roman Empire. And the Suez Canal in Egypt, an artificial waterway connecting the Mediterranean Sea and Red Sea that significantly reduced travel distance between Europe and Asia.
The document discusses different elements of mise-en-scene, camera work, sound, and editing in the film Se7en that provide insight into the characters and story. It gives examples of how a metronome in Morgan Freeman's bedroom suggests loneliness and experience, and how blood splatters foreshadow violence. Camera angles are used to depict the experienced Freeman navigating the city versus the inexperienced Brad Pitt bumping into people. Distorted music during the opening credits represents the criminal's distorted mindset.
This document provides guidance on conducting rapid risk assessments of potential public health threats. It outlines a 5-stage methodology: 1) collecting initial event information, 2) performing a literature search, 3) extracting relevant evidence, 4) appraising evidence quality, and 5) estimating risk level. When limited evidence is available, expert knowledge can be used if clearly documented. The guidance emphasizes transparency, explicitness, and updating assessments as new evidence emerges. Advance preparation, such as protocols and expert contact lists, allows more efficient risk assessment in emergencies. The methodology structures the identification and evaluation of evidence to systematically estimate health risk magnitude.
Readwin Consulting AB is an energy management and sustainability consulting firm based in Stockholm, Sweden that was founded in 2011. The firm provides expert consulting services to improve energy efficiency and sustainable design in properties. Services include project management, analysis and reporting, procurement, and specialist consulting in areas like solar, lighting, air conditioning, and sustainability. The principal consultant, Tim Readwin, has decades of experience in energy efficiency projects and delivering cost-effective energy savings through performance contracting.
The document is a trail guide for the University of Central Florida Arboretum. It provides an introduction to the trail and terms used in the guide. The guide then describes 15 plant species that can be seen along the trails, including their scientific names, families, growth forms, key identifying features, historical uses, and edibility. The guide concludes with contact information for the arboretum.
Red Bull partners with companies to sponsor unique extreme sporting events and projects around the world. Partnerships allow companies to leverage Red Bull's large global audience and media presence. Red Bull hosts several signature events annually, including Red Bull Crashed Ice which features downhill skating in an urban environment, Red Bull Stratos which was Felix Baumgartner's record-breaking skydive from the stratosphere, and Red Bull Air Race World Championships featuring competitive air racing. Partners involved in these events gain exposure through Red Bull's marketing and media channels.
This document provides an overview of offense and defense tactics at the tactical level of war. It discusses engagements and battles, and how tactical operations fit within the context of strategic and operational levels. Tactics requires both an art and a science, with the art including flexible application of means to accomplish missions, decision-making under uncertainty, and understanding effects on soldiers. Tactical operations can be either hasty or deliberate based on time available for planning and preparation.
LuciousDavis1-Practices in Public Health-01-Unit9_ AssignmentLucious Davis
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This document contains a series of photo credits attributed to various photographers and ends by encouraging the reader to create their own presentation on SlideShare using Haiku Deck.
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Imran Maqsood is a Manager and Specialist in Finance and Administration with over 14 years of experience in financial management and operations management. He has worked with various international and national donors on projects related to human rights, democracy, governance, justice, and peacebuilding. His skills include financial management, budgeting, accounting, auditing, procurement, and project management. He holds an MBA in Finance and is seeking new opportunities in finance and administration roles.
Readwin Consulting AB is an energy management and sustainability consulting firm based in Stockholm, Sweden that was founded in 2011. The firm provides expert consulting services to improve energy efficiency and sustainable design in properties. Services include project management, analysis and reporting, procurement, and specialist consulting in areas like solar, lighting, air conditioning, and sustainability. The principal consultant, Tim Readwin, has decades of experience in energy efficiency projects and delivering cost-effective energy savings through performance contracting.
The document is a trail guide for the University of Central Florida Arboretum. It provides an introduction to the trail and terms used in the guide. The guide then describes 15 plant species that can be seen along the trails, including their scientific names, families, growth forms, key identifying features, historical uses, and edibility. The guide concludes with contact information for the arboretum.
Red Bull partners with companies to sponsor unique extreme sporting events and projects around the world. Partnerships allow companies to leverage Red Bull's large global audience and media presence. Red Bull hosts several signature events annually, including Red Bull Crashed Ice which features downhill skating in an urban environment, Red Bull Stratos which was Felix Baumgartner's record-breaking skydive from the stratosphere, and Red Bull Air Race World Championships featuring competitive air racing. Partners involved in these events gain exposure through Red Bull's marketing and media channels.
This document provides an overview of offense and defense tactics at the tactical level of war. It discusses engagements and battles, and how tactical operations fit within the context of strategic and operational levels. Tactics requires both an art and a science, with the art including flexible application of means to accomplish missions, decision-making under uncertainty, and understanding effects on soldiers. Tactical operations can be either hasty or deliberate based on time available for planning and preparation.
LuciousDavis1-Practices in Public Health-01-Unit9_ AssignmentLucious Davis
The document discusses improving global public health through international collaboration. It describes the Global Health Security Agenda created to work with nations and organizations to prevent infectious diseases. Eleven action plans were developed to implement strategies like educating the public on health risks. However, lack of funding is a barrier to properly resourcing programs. Greater investment is needed to address health inequalities and control diseases worldwide in our increasingly interconnected world.
This document contains a series of photo credits attributed to various photographers and ends by encouraging the reader to create their own presentation on SlideShare using Haiku Deck.
Zarra Paramedical is a Malaysian skin care company founded by Puan Fatimatul Zaharah binti Abdul Mazlan that produces natural skin care products combining elements of ayurvedic medicine, homeopathy, and anti-aging treatment. The document provides information on Fiji, including its population, languages, culture, economy, climate, and requirements for entering business. It also includes a SWOT analysis of operating in Fiji and marketing the Zarra Paramedical products there, concluding that the company should not enter the Fiji market due to concerns over natural disasters and the high price of products.
Imran Maqsood is a Manager and Specialist in Finance and Administration with over 14 years of experience in financial management and operations management. He has worked with various international and national donors on projects related to human rights, democracy, governance, justice, and peacebuilding. His skills include financial management, budgeting, accounting, auditing, procurement, and project management. He holds an MBA in Finance and is seeking new opportunities in finance and administration roles.
5. 核電的重要性
Google 大神
Google spends about 0.0003 kWh of energy on
an average search query
One search equals turning on a 60W light bulb
for 17 seconds
People conduct over a billion searches a day…
0.0003 x 10^9 = 300000 kWh (per day)
“When we hit the Google search button,
it’s not for free.”
參考資料：謝明豪（TEDx溫羅汀「科學看社會」簡報）、其他網站統計資料
34. 核廢料之處理
參考資料：Youtube「TED 2010 辯論：這個世界需要核能嗎？」http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jy22q4Kb_9A
書籍：Power to Save the World (Gwyneth Cravens,2007,New York：Alfred A.Knopt)
http://www.cravenspowertosavetheworld.com/nuclear-energy-faq-mainmenu-30/13-what-about-nuclear-waste
談到核廢料，先讓我們猜猜：假使一個人一生用電全部使用核
電，會產生多少核廢料？
根據Power to Save the World (Gwyneth Cravens,2007,New
York：Alfred A.Knopt) 提供的算法，我們可得出約相當於一
個養樂多或可樂罐。國內反核的聲浪，提到發電能源大多支持
火力發電或再生能源。在TED 2010的辯論中，正方提出的資料，
令兩種發電方式產生十億瓦*年的電能，核廢料產出為20噸，相
對於燃煤產生的八百萬噸的CO2。
你選擇哪種？存放安全、量少但時間長的核廢料，還是放到大
氣、加速全球暖化、導致氣候異常的二氧化碳？（專家警告：
暖化將進入「不可逆」階段）核廢料在臺灣唯一重大的問題，
就是台電方面的儲存方式。
