An article on the 3D printers capabilities to not only print affordable homes, but offer solutions to the environmental crisis by lowering oil usage while also aiding in relief efforts in places such as Yemen.
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The Future of Air Conditioning & its Impact on the PlanetRishab Gupta
Air conditioning places a significant burden on energy systems and greenhouse gas emissions from air conditioners are projected to accelerate dramatically by 2050 as the number increases from 900 million to over 2.5 billion units worldwide. Improving the average efficiency of air conditioners globally by 30% by 2030 could reduce emissions by 25 billion metric tons of CO2 and reduce peak electricity demand significantly. While air conditioning provides health and productivity benefits, it is also a major contributor to global warming through greenhouse gas emissions. Regulations and development of more environmentally friendly cooling technologies must continue to address this challenge.
The document discusses the need to transition away from fossil fuels to more sustainable energy sources in order to address climate change. It outlines current trends showing that over 80% of energy comes from damaging fossil fuels. It then provides examples of solutions that already exist, such as increasing use of wind, solar and other renewable energy sources, improving energy efficiency, and implementing a smart grid. While the transition will be difficult and costly, it will also create jobs and make communities healthier while protecting the planet for future generations.
The document proposes building self-sustainable homes and societies to address issues caused by increased pollution, depletion of natural resources, and climate change. It discusses using renewable energy sources like solar power and air source heat pumps for electricity, as well as rainwater harvesting and eco-friendly waste management. The proposal argues that a self-sustainable home can be built at the same cost as a normal home, but provide savings on utilities and guarantee resources during disasters. It outlines future plans to expand these services and make India fully renewable dependent.
The document discusses ways for individuals to save electricity. It notes that energy resources are being depleted and wasted, harming the environment. The document provides tips for conserving electricity at home, such as turning off lights and devices when not in use, closing doors and windows when heating/cooling, using efficient bulbs, and adjusting thermostats. The conclusion encourages everyone to contribute to sustainability efforts to leave a better world for future generations.
Wind power converts energy from wind turbines into usable electricity as an alternative to fossil fuels. It has advantages as it is plentiful, renewable, widely distributed, clean and produces no greenhouse gases. While some countries like Denmark rely on wind for 19% of power, wind also has disadvantages as it can create noise pollution, power levels are unpredictable, and turbines pose dangers to birds. Offshore wind power is also being explored.
This document discusses different types of energy. It defines energy as the ability to do work and notes that energy lights cities, powers transportation and machines, and allows for heating, cooling, cooking, music, and television. The document outlines that there are two main types of energy: renewable energy, like solar, wind, geothermal, and hydro, which can be generated continuously without resource depletion, and non-renewable energy, like fossil fuels from the ground that are not replaced quickly and have limited supplies on Earth. It warns that non-renewable resources will eventually be exhausted given increasing global demands, so we will need to switch to alternate and renewable energy sources.
This presentation looks at how wind turbines are effecting land usage in the Midwest. It looks at both sides of the issue and presents a possible resolutions.
From 3D printing materials to renewable heating and cooling options, the science of homebuilding continues to advance in new and innovative ways, benefitting builders and homeowners. Learn about solutions to high energy costs, how builders reduce construction waste and more with this PWSC infographic.
The Future of Air Conditioning & its Impact on the PlanetRishab Gupta
Air conditioning places a significant burden on energy systems and greenhouse gas emissions from air conditioners are projected to accelerate dramatically by 2050 as the number increases from 900 million to over 2.5 billion units worldwide. Improving the average efficiency of air conditioners globally by 30% by 2030 could reduce emissions by 25 billion metric tons of CO2 and reduce peak electricity demand significantly. While air conditioning provides health and productivity benefits, it is also a major contributor to global warming through greenhouse gas emissions. Regulations and development of more environmentally friendly cooling technologies must continue to address this challenge.
The document discusses the need to transition away from fossil fuels to more sustainable energy sources in order to address climate change. It outlines current trends showing that over 80% of energy comes from damaging fossil fuels. It then provides examples of solutions that already exist, such as increasing use of wind, solar and other renewable energy sources, improving energy efficiency, and implementing a smart grid. While the transition will be difficult and costly, it will also create jobs and make communities healthier while protecting the planet for future generations.
The document proposes building self-sustainable homes and societies to address issues caused by increased pollution, depletion of natural resources, and climate change. It discusses using renewable energy sources like solar power and air source heat pumps for electricity, as well as rainwater harvesting and eco-friendly waste management. The proposal argues that a self-sustainable home can be built at the same cost as a normal home, but provide savings on utilities and guarantee resources during disasters. It outlines future plans to expand these services and make India fully renewable dependent.
The document discusses ways for individuals to save electricity. It notes that energy resources are being depleted and wasted, harming the environment. The document provides tips for conserving electricity at home, such as turning off lights and devices when not in use, closing doors and windows when heating/cooling, using efficient bulbs, and adjusting thermostats. The conclusion encourages everyone to contribute to sustainability efforts to leave a better world for future generations.
Wind power converts energy from wind turbines into usable electricity as an alternative to fossil fuels. It has advantages as it is plentiful, renewable, widely distributed, clean and produces no greenhouse gases. While some countries like Denmark rely on wind for 19% of power, wind also has disadvantages as it can create noise pollution, power levels are unpredictable, and turbines pose dangers to birds. Offshore wind power is also being explored.
This document discusses different types of energy. It defines energy as the ability to do work and notes that energy lights cities, powers transportation and machines, and allows for heating, cooling, cooking, music, and television. The document outlines that there are two main types of energy: renewable energy, like solar, wind, geothermal, and hydro, which can be generated continuously without resource depletion, and non-renewable energy, like fossil fuels from the ground that are not replaced quickly and have limited supplies on Earth. It warns that non-renewable resources will eventually be exhausted given increasing global demands, so we will need to switch to alternate and renewable energy sources.
This presentation looks at how wind turbines are effecting land usage in the Midwest. It looks at both sides of the issue and presents a possible resolutions.
According to multiple sources, 98.7% of customers were satisfied with a green DIY energy product, Leonardo Da Vinci conceived of using solar power to heat water in the late 15th century, and more energy from sunlight hits the Earth in an hour than is used by humans in a year, suggesting solar power's potential if harnessed effectively.
Alternative Energy, by Joe Pater August 2008joepater6
Alternative energy is defined as coming from sources that do not deplete natural resources or harm the environment. It is becoming increasingly important due to the threats of climate change, peak oil, and rising CO2 emissions. While oil currently plays a large economic and infrastructure role, transitioning to more sustainable renewable energy sources like wind and solar is necessary for our future.
Energy conservation is important for several reasons. First, we have limited non-renewable energy resources on Earth and demands are increasing daily. Second, conserving energy saves money and reduces pollution. Third, switching to more efficient options and renewable resources like solar, wind, and hydro can help meet rising demands and lessen the impact on existing supplies. Some tips for conserving energy include recycling products, turning off unused devices, replacing old light bulbs with efficient LED bulbs, and improving insulation and efficiency of home appliances. Widespread conservation efforts can significantly reduce costs and energy imports over time.
The document discusses conservation and demand management (CDM) as a way to generate value today and enable a low-carbon economy tomorrow. It notes that CDM can provide a 1/3 reduction in carbon emissions, serve as the backbone for a smart grid, and increase profits. CDM involves increasing energy efficiency, reducing peak demand, enabling demand response, and producing local energy through strategies like solar PV installation. When implemented for a building, CDM measures can reduce energy usage by 75% and pay for themselves in 6.5 years, generating cash flow from day one.
The document discusses how energy use has changed over time from relying solely on natural sources like the sun and human/animal labor, to utilizing water, wind, and burning materials like wood. The Industrial Revolution introduced widespread fossil fuel use which are non-renewable resources that are being depleted. Problems caused by overconsumption of energy and burning fossil fuels include health problems, higher global temperatures, damage to plants, pollution-related issues like lead poisoning and smog, and a developing hole in the ozone layer. Global warming may lead to droughts, extremes in weather like hurricanes and storms. The document provides tips to help conserve energy such as unplugging devices, using energy-saving bulbs, turning off lights when not in
ISES 2013 - Day 3 - Bjorn Lomborg - Crossroads to a Sustainable FutureStudent Energy
Will We Ever Overcome Our Carbon Addiction?
The world economy is very carbon intensive, however there are vast opportunities to transform this into a greener economy meeting a sustainable future. Are we able to go through with this transition or are we carbon addicts?
Electricity powers many modern devices and is generated mostly through burning coal, but some is now created via wind farms. It is dangerous and even lethal to humans but provides a clean energy source. Most electricity in Ireland is produced by the ESB at coal-fired power stations like Moneypoint, though renewable wind power is growing as an environmentally-friendly alternative energy generation method.
This document discusses green vehicles and their advantages over traditional vehicles. It defines green vehicles as those that cause no pollution or harm to the environment, such as electric cars, bikes, and planes. Green vehicles are classified as hydrogen powered, nuclear powered, or electric. While hydrogen vehicles release liquid waste and producing hydrogen causes CO2 emissions, electric vehicles produce no pollution during driving but rely on pollution during energy production. Nuclear powered vehicles produce no pollution but radioactive waste. As a result, the document concludes that electric vehicles are widely considered the most green option.
This document discusses energy conservation and provides tips for saving energy. It begins by defining energy as the ability to do work, and notes that energy lights cities, powers vehicles and more. It then explains that we need to conserve energy because resources are limited and demands are increasing. Some ways to conserve mentioned include recycling, turning off unused devices, and replacing old light bulbs with energy efficient ones. Specific energy saving tips are provided for both home and public settings. The document emphasizes that conserving energy will save money and resources while reducing pollution. It provides an example of annual savings from replacing a light bulb. Overall, the document promotes energy conservation through various everyday practices.
Bangkok | Mar-17 | Energy Innovations as a Major Factor for Transition to Sma...Smart Villages
This document discusses the role of energy innovations in developing off-grid communities and smart villages. It provides 4 examples:
1) Off-grid solar systems providing electricity to farmers in rural Guyana, improving lives.
2) An off-grid wind-powered refrigerator using compressed air and the Joule-Thomson effect to cool without electricity.
3) Solar power implementations in Pacific island communities like Vanuatu and Kiribati to electrify remote areas.
4) Tokelau, a group of islands, becoming the world's first solar nation, powering their grid entirely with solar panels.
Personal Mobile Smart Eco-friendly Air Conditioning era has come, i.e. Air Conditioner follows you to anywhere and be used anytime as you like without generating any CO2. This is a revolution, and a game changing technology to counteract global warming.
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This is a presentation with a purpose of educating school kids (7th grade) about the importance of energy efficiency and also connecting energy usage with the larger picture that is Earth. This is a first of a series of presentations I am doing at Vidyavardhaka school in Mysore. Before the presentation, the students were already aware of the concepts of electricity generation, transmission etc. After the presentation, the kids were able to say that a proportionate amount of coal was burnt every time they wasted electricity. To summarize, I quote one student who said at the end of the presentation, "Sir, why can't they replace the bulbs (incandescant) in Mysore palace with CFLs? That would save a lot of coal from being burnt and prevent a lot of pollution".
This presentation describes Global Warming and how it creates jobs. It warns that China is moving ahead of us in this field and describes actions that you can do.
Electricity saving in Buildings using LEDs LightbulbsAkhtar Zeb
In this presentation an effort has been made to understand the potential of electricity saving in buildings by replacing traditional ligthbulbs by LEDs lightbulbs.
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The document discusses various efforts to address global warming through reducing carbon emissions, including incentives for more fuel efficient vehicles, developing renewable energy sources, and taxing carbon emissions. It also provides examples of current and developing green technologies like solar panels, wind turbines, geothermal systems, algae biofuels, and carbon credits. The costs of alternative fuels are compared to traditional sources like coal and policies to promote green jobs are mentioned.
According to multiple sources, 98.7% of customers were satisfied with a green DIY energy product, Leonardo Da Vinci conceived of using solar power to heat water in the late 15th century, and more energy from sunlight hits the Earth in an hour than is used by humans in a year, suggesting solar power's potential if harnessed effectively.
Alternative Energy, by Joe Pater August 2008joepater6
Alternative energy is defined as coming from sources that do not deplete natural resources or harm the environment. It is becoming increasingly important due to the threats of climate change, peak oil, and rising CO2 emissions. While oil currently plays a large economic and infrastructure role, transitioning to more sustainable renewable energy sources like wind and solar is necessary for our future.
Energy conservation is important for several reasons. First, we have limited non-renewable energy resources on Earth and demands are increasing daily. Second, conserving energy saves money and reduces pollution. Third, switching to more efficient options and renewable resources like solar, wind, and hydro can help meet rising demands and lessen the impact on existing supplies. Some tips for conserving energy include recycling products, turning off unused devices, replacing old light bulbs with efficient LED bulbs, and improving insulation and efficiency of home appliances. Widespread conservation efforts can significantly reduce costs and energy imports over time.
The document discusses conservation and demand management (CDM) as a way to generate value today and enable a low-carbon economy tomorrow. It notes that CDM can provide a 1/3 reduction in carbon emissions, serve as the backbone for a smart grid, and increase profits. CDM involves increasing energy efficiency, reducing peak demand, enabling demand response, and producing local energy through strategies like solar PV installation. When implemented for a building, CDM measures can reduce energy usage by 75% and pay for themselves in 6.5 years, generating cash flow from day one.
The document discusses how energy use has changed over time from relying solely on natural sources like the sun and human/animal labor, to utilizing water, wind, and burning materials like wood. The Industrial Revolution introduced widespread fossil fuel use which are non-renewable resources that are being depleted. Problems caused by overconsumption of energy and burning fossil fuels include health problems, higher global temperatures, damage to plants, pollution-related issues like lead poisoning and smog, and a developing hole in the ozone layer. Global warming may lead to droughts, extremes in weather like hurricanes and storms. The document provides tips to help conserve energy such as unplugging devices, using energy-saving bulbs, turning off lights when not in
ISES 2013 - Day 3 - Bjorn Lomborg - Crossroads to a Sustainable FutureStudent Energy
Will We Ever Overcome Our Carbon Addiction?
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This document discusses green vehicles and their advantages over traditional vehicles. It defines green vehicles as those that cause no pollution or harm to the environment, such as electric cars, bikes, and planes. Green vehicles are classified as hydrogen powered, nuclear powered, or electric. While hydrogen vehicles release liquid waste and producing hydrogen causes CO2 emissions, electric vehicles produce no pollution during driving but rely on pollution during energy production. Nuclear powered vehicles produce no pollution but radioactive waste. As a result, the document concludes that electric vehicles are widely considered the most green option.
This document discusses energy conservation and provides tips for saving energy. It begins by defining energy as the ability to do work, and notes that energy lights cities, powers vehicles and more. It then explains that we need to conserve energy because resources are limited and demands are increasing. Some ways to conserve mentioned include recycling, turning off unused devices, and replacing old light bulbs with energy efficient ones. Specific energy saving tips are provided for both home and public settings. The document emphasizes that conserving energy will save money and resources while reducing pollution. It provides an example of annual savings from replacing a light bulb. Overall, the document promotes energy conservation through various everyday practices.
Bangkok | Mar-17 | Energy Innovations as a Major Factor for Transition to Sma...Smart Villages
This document discusses the role of energy innovations in developing off-grid communities and smart villages. It provides 4 examples:
1) Off-grid solar systems providing electricity to farmers in rural Guyana, improving lives.
2) An off-grid wind-powered refrigerator using compressed air and the Joule-Thomson effect to cool without electricity.
3) Solar power implementations in Pacific island communities like Vanuatu and Kiribati to electrify remote areas.
4) Tokelau, a group of islands, becoming the world's first solar nation, powering their grid entirely with solar panels.
Personal Mobile Smart Eco-friendly Air Conditioning era has come, i.e. Air Conditioner follows you to anywhere and be used anytime as you like without generating any CO2. This is a revolution, and a game changing technology to counteract global warming.
This document discusses net-zero homes and their advantages over traditional green buildings. A net-zero home produces as much renewable energy as it consumes through efficiency and solar panels. The home discussed uses solar panels to provide 38% of its energy needs and reduces its carbon footprint by 325 kg/year compared to a standard home. It concludes that net-zero homes can significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions and energy consumption over the life of the building through solar power and efficiency measures.
This is a presentation with a purpose of educating school kids (7th grade) about the importance of energy efficiency and also connecting energy usage with the larger picture that is Earth. This is a first of a series of presentations I am doing at Vidyavardhaka school in Mysore. Before the presentation, the students were already aware of the concepts of electricity generation, transmission etc. After the presentation, the kids were able to say that a proportionate amount of coal was burnt every time they wasted electricity. To summarize, I quote one student who said at the end of the presentation, "Sir, why can't they replace the bulbs (incandescant) in Mysore palace with CFLs? That would save a lot of coal from being burnt and prevent a lot of pollution".
This presentation describes Global Warming and how it creates jobs. It warns that China is moving ahead of us in this field and describes actions that you can do.
Electricity saving in Buildings using LEDs LightbulbsAkhtar Zeb
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This document discusses issues with centralized power generation and promotes distributed and renewable energy alternatives. It notes that centralized power is inefficient due to wasted heat from remote power plants and transmission losses over long distances. Large centralized projects also often run over budget and time. Distributed generation using renewable sources like solar and wind at the local level is presented as more efficient and reliable, while also allowing individuals more control over their energy supply through technologies like solar water heating and photovoltaics. Demand management through energy efficiency and conservation is also advocated to reduce energy usage and costs.
This document summarizes a talk on smart homes and sustainability. It discusses how homes contribute to climate change through the materials they are made of and energy usage. Older homes and those with single occupants tend to use more energy. Devices and appliances, even when not in use, still draw power. The talk suggests getting an energy performance certificate to identify fixes, making small changes like smart charging electric vehicles at night, and avoiding the rebound effect of increased consumption after efficiency improvements.
The document discusses several examples of "fake eco-propaganda" in architecture and urban planning. It analyzes buildings like the Strata Tower in London that touted green features like wind turbines but failed to deliver on energy savings. It also examines the 2012 London Olympics that promised to be the "greenest Olympics ever" but ultimately emitted over 3 million tons of carbon dioxide. The document argues that while sustainability efforts can achieve reductions, high-profile projects often overstate their green credentials and end up producing more emissions than projected due to issues in design and implementation.
The document discusses residential renewable energy systems and answers common questions about solar, wind, and other renewable technologies for homes. It covers topics like the types of solar collectors and systems, how wind turbines work, the benefits of renewable energy, and how homeowners can find information on installing renewable technologies. The last part provides details on heat exchangers, solar water heaters, and common heat transfer fluids used in solar heating systems.
Sustainable housing - A retrofitting report - Copyright approved edition 2016Thomas Keel
The document provides 10 options for making homes more sustainable through retrofitting existing homes. It describes each option in 1-2 paragraphs covering costs, expected carbon and dollar savings, payback periods, and additional details. The options include in-home energy displays, draught stoppers, green roofs, insulation, solar hot water, window shading, LED lighting, water conservation, solar panels, and rain gardens. Each section aims to educate homeowners on easy and affordable changes they can make to live more sustainably while saving money.
Better Builder Magazine brings together premium product manufactures and leading builders to create better differentiated homes and buildings that use less energy, save water and reduce our impact on the environment. The magazine is published four times a year.
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The document discusses the debate around whether "going green" is worth the initial costs for homeowners. It outlines the history of energy efficiency projects starting in the 1970s. While green homes can be more expensive up front, they provide health and financial benefits over time through reduced energy bills and increased property values. However, many homeowners remain unaware of the long term benefits or are concerned about costs. The document argues that greater education is needed to help people understand that investing in green upgrades will save money in the long run and is better for both homeowners and the environment.
The document proposes two steps for the US to become a global leader in addressing climate change and reducing pollution:
1. Replace gasoline with corn-based ethanol by requiring all new cars after 2010 to run on E85 and completing the transition for all cars by 2015.
2. Rapidly transition away from coal, oil and gas for industrial and residential energy by building large wind farms and providing incentives for their development, with the goal of reducing fossil fuel usage to less than 5% by 2030.
These changes would dramatically reduce US greenhouse gas emissions and set an example for other countries to follow in tackling the global climate crisis.
Better Builder Magazine brings together premium product manufactures and leading builders to create better differentiated homes and buildings that use less energy, save water and reduce our impact on the environment. The magazine is published four times a year.
Risks and Harms of Fossil FuelsWhile most of us take energy for .docxpotmanandrea
Risks and Harms of Fossil Fuels
While most of us take energy for granted as a basic right, a fifth of the world's population still has no access to reliable electricity—drastically reducing their chances of getting an education and earning a living. As energy prices increase, the world's poor will continue to be excluded.
At the same time, more than 2.7 billion people are dependent on traditional bioenergy (mainly from wood, crop residues and animal dung) as their main source of cooking and heating fuel. This is often harvested unsustainably, causing soil erosion and increasing the risk of flooding, as well as threatening biodiversity and adding to greenhouse gas
emissions
. Traditional stoves are also a significant health problem: the World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that 2.5 million women and young children die prematurely each year from inhaling their fumes. With many developing societies becoming increasingly urban, air quality in cities will decline further.
Finite and increasingly expensive fossil fuels are not the answer for developing countries. But renewable energy sources offer the potential to transform the quality of life and improve the economic prospects of billions.
Vanishing Oil and Gas
Supplies of cheap, conventional oil and gas are declining while our energy demands continue to increase. It is clear that our reliance on fossil fuels cannot continue indefinitely. With the world's population projected to increase to over nine billion over the next 40 years, "business-as-usual" is not an option.
According to the International Energy Agency (IEA), production from known oil and gas reserves will fall by around 40-60 per cent by 2030. Yet the developed world's thirst for energy is unabated, while demand is rocketing in emerging economies, such as China, India and Brazil. If everyone in the world used oil at the same rate as the average Saudi, Singaporean or U.S. resident, the world's proven oil reserves would be used up in less than 10 years. Competition for fossil fuel resources is a source of international tension, and potentially conflict.
Energy companies are increasingly looking to fill the gap with unconventional sources of oil and gas, such as shale gas, oil from deep water platforms like BP's Deepwater Horizon, or the Canadian tar sands. But these come at an unprecedented cost—and not just in economic terms. Many reserves are located in some of the world's most pristine places—such as tropical rainforests and the Arctic—that are vital for biodiversity and the ecosystem services that we all depend on, from freshwater to a healthy atmosphere. Extracting them is difficult and dangerous, and costly to businesses, communities and economies when things go wrong.
Processing and using unconventional fossil sources produces large quantities of greenhouse gasses and chemical pollution, and puts unsustainable demands on our freshwater resources, with severe impacts on biodiversity and ecosystem services....
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This document provides information on solar energy and energy conservation. It discusses how solar energy works and its advantages, such as being abundant, free, cost-effective, clean and secure. It also discusses tips for energy conservation, including conserving lighting, energy conservation at home, and tips for everyday conservation. The document emphasizes that small changes in individual behavior can help conserve energy and protect the environment.
Clean energies and their uses in technologyPaola HT
The document discusses various types of clean and renewable energies including solar, geothermal, wind, biomass, and others. It provides details on how each technology works and notes their environmental and economic benefits over fossil fuels. These benefits include lower greenhouse gas emissions, improved public health by reducing pollution, and greater energy independence and job creation at local levels compared to fossil fuels which import energy and send money overseas. Overall the document promotes clean energy as having significant advantages over fossil fuels.
The document discusses the transition from the old paradigm of home building and design to a new more sustainable paradigm. In the old paradigm, homes were built and operated without consideration for their environmental impact. However, a quiet revolution is underway where designers are working with nature to create green homes that have minimal environmental impact. The new paradigm involves building integrated, efficient homes that generate their own energy, capture and reuse water, and use only non-toxic, sustainable materials. These homes operate as a cooperative system with nature rather than against it. The document argues this new paradigm is already reality with many green homes, neighborhoods, and building techniques that are as affordable and efficient as conventional options.
1. The document discusses the urgency of addressing climate change and outlines five key points, including that the climate crisis is real and solutions exist in renewable energy and positive storytelling.
2. It emphasizes changing the narrative around climate change from one of fear to one of hope and determination, and achieving 100% renewable energy as quickly as possible.
3. The challenges of transitioning to 100% renewable energy across electricity, transportation, buildings and other sectors are discussed as mostly achievable with the right policies and leadership.
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Feeling lost in the digital marketing whirlwind of 2024? Technology is changing, consumer habits are evolving, and staying ahead of the curve feels like a never-ending pursuit. This e-book is your compass. Dive into actionable insights to handle the complexities of modern marketing. From hyper-personalization to the power of user-generated content, learn how to build long-term relationships with your audience and unlock the secrets to success in the ever-shifting digital landscape.
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Overview
Dive into the world of anomaly detection on edge devices with our comprehensive hands-on tutorial. This SlideShare presentation will guide you through the entire process, from data collection and model training to edge deployment and real-time monitoring. Perfect for those looking to implement robust anomaly detection systems on resource-constrained IoT/edge devices.
Key Topics Covered
1. Introduction to Anomaly Detection
- Understand the fundamentals of anomaly detection and its importance in identifying unusual behavior or failures in systems.
2. Understanding Edge (IoT)
- Learn about edge computing and IoT, and how they enable real-time data processing and decision-making at the source.
3. What is ArgoCD?
- Discover ArgoCD, a declarative, GitOps continuous delivery tool for Kubernetes, and its role in deploying applications on edge devices.
4. Deployment Using ArgoCD for Edge Devices
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5. Introduction to Apache Kafka and S3
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6. Viewing Kafka Messages in the Data Lake
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7. What is Prometheus?
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10. Configuring Camel K Integrations for Data Pipelines
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12. Jupyter Notebooks with Code Examples
- Hands-on examples and code snippets in Jupyter Notebooks to help you implement and test anomaly detection models.
Dive into the realm of operating systems (OS) with Pravash Chandra Das, a seasoned Digital Forensic Analyst, as your guide. 🚀 This comprehensive presentation illuminates the core concepts, types, and evolution of OS, essential for understanding modern computing landscapes.
Beginning with the foundational definition, Das clarifies the pivotal role of OS as system software orchestrating hardware resources, software applications, and user interactions. Through succinct descriptions, he delineates the diverse types of OS, from single-user, single-task environments like early MS-DOS iterations, to multi-user, multi-tasking systems exemplified by modern Linux distributions.
Crucial components like the kernel and shell are dissected, highlighting their indispensable functions in resource management and user interface interaction. Das elucidates how the kernel acts as the central nervous system, orchestrating process scheduling, memory allocation, and device management. Meanwhile, the shell serves as the gateway for user commands, bridging the gap between human input and machine execution. 💻
The narrative then shifts to a captivating exploration of prominent desktop OSs, Windows, macOS, and Linux. Windows, with its globally ubiquitous presence and user-friendly interface, emerges as a cornerstone in personal computing history. macOS, lauded for its sleek design and seamless integration with Apple's ecosystem, stands as a beacon of stability and creativity. Linux, an open-source marvel, offers unparalleled flexibility and security, revolutionizing the computing landscape. 🖥️
Moving to the realm of mobile devices, Das unravels the dominance of Android and iOS. Android's open-source ethos fosters a vibrant ecosystem of customization and innovation, while iOS boasts a seamless user experience and robust security infrastructure. Meanwhile, discontinued platforms like Symbian and Palm OS evoke nostalgia for their pioneering roles in the smartphone revolution.
The journey concludes with a reflection on the ever-evolving landscape of OS, underscored by the emergence of real-time operating systems (RTOS) and the persistent quest for innovation and efficiency. As technology continues to shape our world, understanding the foundations and evolution of operating systems remains paramount. Join Pravash Chandra Das on this illuminating journey through the heart of computing. 🌟
TrustArc Webinar - 2024 Global Privacy SurveyTrustArc
How does your privacy program stack up against your peers? What challenges are privacy teams tackling and prioritizing in 2024?
In the fifth annual Global Privacy Benchmarks Survey, we asked over 1,800 global privacy professionals and business executives to share their perspectives on the current state of privacy inside and outside of their organizations. This year’s report focused on emerging areas of importance for privacy and compliance professionals, including considerations and implications of Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies, building brand trust, and different approaches for achieving higher privacy competence scores.
See how organizational priorities and strategic approaches to data security and privacy are evolving around the globe.
This webinar will review:
- The top 10 privacy insights from the fifth annual Global Privacy Benchmarks Survey
- The top challenges for privacy leaders, practitioners, and organizations in 2024
- Key themes to consider in developing and maintaining your privacy program
Building Production Ready Search Pipelines with Spark and MilvusZilliz
Spark is the widely used ETL tool for processing, indexing and ingesting data to serving stack for search. Milvus is the production-ready open-source vector database. In this talk we will show how to use Spark to process unstructured data to extract vector representations, and push the vectors to Milvus vector database for search serving.
Have you ever been confused by the myriad of choices offered by AWS for hosting a website or an API?
Lambda, Elastic Beanstalk, Lightsail, Amplify, S3 (and more!) can each host websites + APIs. But which one should we choose?
Which one is cheapest? Which one is fastest? Which one will scale to meet our needs?
Join me in this session as we dive into each AWS hosting service to determine which one is best for your scenario and explain why!
Salesforce Integration for Bonterra Impact Management (fka Social Solutions A...Jeffrey Haguewood
Sidekick Solutions uses Bonterra Impact Management (fka Social Solutions Apricot) and automation solutions to integrate data for business workflows.
We believe integration and automation are essential to user experience and the promise of efficient work through technology. Automation is the critical ingredient to realizing that full vision. We develop integration products and services for Bonterra Case Management software to support the deployment of automations for a variety of use cases.
This video focuses on integration of Salesforce with Bonterra Impact Management.
Interested in deploying an integration with Salesforce for Bonterra Impact Management? Contact us at sales@sidekicksolutionsllc.com to discuss next steps.
Fueling AI with Great Data with Airbyte WebinarZilliz
This talk will focus on how to collect data from a variety of sources, leveraging this data for RAG and other GenAI use cases, and finally charting your course to productionalization.
Main news related to the CCS TSI 2023 (2023/1695)Jakub Marek
An English 🇬🇧 translation of a presentation to the speech I gave about the main changes brought by CCS TSI 2023 at the biggest Czech conference on Communications and signalling systems on Railways, which was held in Clarion Hotel Olomouc from 7th to 9th November 2023 (konferenceszt.cz). Attended by around 500 participants and 200 on-line followers.
The original Czech 🇨🇿 version of the presentation can be found here: https://www.slideshare.net/slideshow/hlavni-novinky-souvisejici-s-ccs-tsi-2023-2023-1695/269688092 .
The videorecording (in Czech) from the presentation is available here: https://youtu.be/WzjJWm4IyPk?si=SImb06tuXGb30BEH .
Let's Integrate MuleSoft RPA, COMPOSER, APM with AWS IDP along with Slackshyamraj55
Discover the seamless integration of RPA (Robotic Process Automation), COMPOSER, and APM with AWS IDP enhanced with Slack notifications. Explore how these technologies converge to streamline workflows, optimize performance, and ensure secure access, all while leveraging the power of AWS IDP and real-time communication via Slack notifications.
This presentation provides valuable insights into effective cost-saving techniques on AWS. Learn how to optimize your AWS resources by rightsizing, increasing elasticity, picking the right storage class, and choosing the best pricing model. Additionally, discover essential governance mechanisms to ensure continuous cost efficiency. Whether you are new to AWS or an experienced user, this presentation provides clear and practical tips to help you reduce your cloud costs and get the most out of your budget.
Generating privacy-protected synthetic data using Secludy and MilvusZilliz
During this demo, the founders of Secludy will demonstrate how their system utilizes Milvus to store and manipulate embeddings for generating privacy-protected synthetic data. Their approach not only maintains the confidentiality of the original data but also enhances the utility and scalability of LLMs under privacy constraints. Attendees, including machine learning engineers, data scientists, and data managers, will witness first-hand how Secludy's integration with Milvus empowers organizations to harness the power of LLMs securely and efficiently.
Skybuffer AI: Advanced Conversational and Generative AI Solution on SAP Busin...Tatiana Kojar
Skybuffer AI, built on the robust SAP Business Technology Platform (SAP BTP), is the latest and most advanced version of our AI development, reaffirming our commitment to delivering top-tier AI solutions. Skybuffer AI harnesses all the innovative capabilities of the SAP BTP in the AI domain, from Conversational AI to cutting-edge Generative AI and Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG). It also helps SAP customers safeguard their investments into SAP Conversational AI and ensure a seamless, one-click transition to SAP Business AI.
With Skybuffer AI, various AI models can be integrated into a single communication channel such as Microsoft Teams. This integration empowers business users with insights drawn from SAP backend systems, enterprise documents, and the expansive knowledge of Generative AI. And the best part of it is that it is all managed through our intuitive no-code Action Server interface, requiring no extensive coding knowledge and making the advanced AI accessible to more users.
Ivanti’s Patch Tuesday breakdown goes beyond patching your applications and brings you the intelligence and guidance needed to prioritize where to focus your attention first. Catch early analysis on our Ivanti blog, then join industry expert Chris Goettl for the Patch Tuesday Webinar Event. There we’ll do a deep dive into each of the bulletins and give guidance on the risks associated with the newly-identified vulnerabilities.
Introduction of Cybersecurity with OSS at Code Europe 2024Hiroshi SHIBATA
I develop the Ruby programming language, RubyGems, and Bundler, which are package managers for Ruby. Today, I will introduce how to enhance the security of your application using open-source software (OSS) examples from Ruby and RubyGems.
The first topic is CVE (Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures). I have published CVEs many times. But what exactly is a CVE? I'll provide a basic understanding of CVEs and explain how to detect and handle vulnerabilities in OSS.
Next, let's discuss package managers. Package managers play a critical role in the OSS ecosystem. I'll explain how to manage library dependencies in your application.
I'll share insights into how the Ruby and RubyGems core team works to keep our ecosystem safe. By the end of this talk, you'll have a better understanding of how to safeguard your code.
2. 2
Background
Only days after a Russian mobile 3D printer constructed a 310-square-foot
structure with a bathroom, kitchen, and living room/bedroom in only 24 hours
at a cost of $10,134, a Ukranian 3D printer claimed it can also create a home in
less than a day. They call it the PassivDom.
The home is wired for connectivity and can be controlled from a smartphone, but
what’s more impressive are the eco-friendly features. PassivDom is a completely
self-supporting home that produces its own heat and power from the energy
provided by roof solar panels. “The thermal characteristics are high enough to
use 20 times less energy than an ordinary building,” stated PassivDom founder,
Max Gerbut. The house requires no gas or water hookups, allowing the home to
be assembled almost anywhere. The home is constructed from a material which
is a combination of aluminum, carbon, and fiberglass, making the entire
structure recyclable.
3. 3
Unlike the Russian home, the PassivDom costs approximately $64,000 to print,
however, it comes move-in ready, even including kitchen appliances and wine
glasses. The Ukranian company has already come up with “packages” that cater
to different individuals, such as the Comfort home, which features a fireplace,
terrace, and home theater. They also have the Tamagotchi smart-house and the
Zombie Apocalypse house with a perimeter alarm system intact.
While this is all exciting to dream about, I must take an interest in the
possibilities this can lead to. We are burning more fossil fuels than we can
regenerate. Additionally, the burning of those fossil fuels emits pollution which
weakens our ozone layer, which has drastic effects on our environment. We burn
fossil fuels for energy and the most common forms of energy generation in
homes in the United States are natural gas and electricity, followed by heating
oil.
Background
4. 4
How Can 3D Printing Help the Environment and Yemen?
The 2016-2017 estimated average residential winter heating bills are expected to be over
$2,000 for heating oil and $553 for electric. A recent study shows that this year’s U.S.
consumer heating expenditures versus the preceding year’s show an increase in consumer
heating expenditures for natural gas (13%), heating oil (44%), and propane (22%.) Energy,
oil, and fuel are always the focus of conflict.
Generating affordable, energy efficient homes could make a positive change in the current
consumption rates, it could also change the landscape of housing crises around the world.
Yemen is directly affected by the housing crisis. Many homes have been destroyed from
the war in Yemen. The possibility of 3D printed homes could mean rebuilding these homes
quicker than ever before and more Yemenis living in environmentally friendly homes.
5. 5
How Can 3D Printing Help the Environment and Yemen?
If we can generate homes that people can live in, costing less than $10,000,
requiring no energy, water, heating set up; we can create not only more homes
but make a true impact on the environment. Not only would solar-powered
homes decrease energy consumption, but it would provide affordable homes that
are eco-friendly as well. We could house citizens of Yemen, we could use solar-
panel run structures to run hospitals, vehicles, etc. The sheer possibility of what
3D printing can offer at an affordable price and in an eco-friendly manner is
endless.
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The Future of Yemen: 3D Printed Homes Could Provide More
than Just Affordable Housing
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