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Solar panels in a wildflower field demonstrating natural cooling effects of large-scale solar.
PV Magazine
An international team of scientists observed a cooling effect in a large radius around solar arrays. The cooling may have implications for local ecosystem management.
Sprinklers watering a lush green lawn, highlighting water conservation efforts supported by UC Davis.
AWS Public Sector Blog
To solve some of the most pressing water and energy challenges, scientists and engineers need access to robust, reliable data that is often sensitive and protected. Data providers, researchers, and host institutions need to adhere to strict requirements for protecting and securing this data.
DIY portable air cleaner in use for indoor air quality testing.
A recent case study by the Western Cooling Efficiency Center (WCEC) seeks to answer: does making your own portable air cleaner match the cleaning performance of off-the shelf products and do so in a cost effective way?
Water conservation and energy efficiency in household water use.
Yale Climate Connections
About 20% of the state of California’s energy use is associated with the water system
Indoor air quality inspection under a building facade.
NPR
For more than 25 years, Tom Smith has run 3Flow, a company whose sole mission is to make sure people don’t get sick from airborne hazards in their workplaces.