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Examples and uses of GIS

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Urban planning Governments use GIS data and GIS-based solutions for urban planning: zoning and land use projects, natural disaster and health event response, roadway system and building design, utility distribution, energy production, and waste and resource management.

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Renewable energy trends and developments powering a cleaner future

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In a warming world, the transition from fossil fuels to renewable energy is heating up. Global capacity for renewable power generation is expanding more quickly than at any time in the last thirty years, according to the International Energy Agency (IEA). And by 2028, 68 countries will boast renewables as their main source of power.

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AI this Earth Day: Top opportunities to advance sustainability initiatives

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We believe there are three core areas that every organization should focus on: sustainability strategy and reporting; energy transition and climate resilience; and intelligent asset, facility and infrastructure management.

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The advantages and disadvantages of renewable energy

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New developments in renewable energy are making headlines and inspiring hope in communities worldwide, from a remote Arctic village working to harness solar and wind power under challenging conditions to a U.S. Air Force base planning an advanced, utility-scale geothermal power system. Let’s take a look at both.

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Incentivizing public utilities to enhance cybersecurity: FERC’s proposed regulation

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Because technology changes faster than regulatory standards, in 2020, FERC staff “reasoned that an incentive-based framework would allow a public utility to tailor its request for incentives to the potential challenges it faces and take responsive action. Background. Once the measure became required, the incentive would end.

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How AI is helping companies meet sustainability goals

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AI tools like ChatGPT are grabbing headlines, but other AI techniques and tools specifically designed for enterprises are quietly helping companies meet their sustainability goals. Discover the current and emerging use cases for AI in waste management, optimization, energy reduction and ESG reporting.

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What is vegetation management? 

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Power utilities have an infrastructure that spans vast areas, and failures can affect many businesses and consumers. For example, blocked roads can prevent people from attending important hospital appointments, meetings or family celebrations, and hinder emergency services such as ambulances and fire trucks from reaching an emergency.