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South Sudan’s Coffee Industry Faces Climate Change Challenges

South Sudan, a country known for its rich history and diverse landscapes, is also becoming recognized for its coffee industry. In recent years, the country has shown promise as an emerging coffee producer, with farmers cultivating high-quality beans that could rival those from other coffee-growing regions of Africa. However, South Sudan's coffee industry is now facing significant challenges due to climate change, threatening the future of coffee production and the livelihoods of those who depend...

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Scientists Fear Loss of Climate Data Under Trump

In the wake of the tumultuous political climate during Donald Trump's presidency, scientists across the United States have expressed deep concern about the potential loss of crucial climate data. These fears emerged from a broader apprehension that, in the midst of political upheaval, the progress...

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PEI Introduces Climate Resources for K-12 Students

In a bold step to prepare the next generation for the climate challenges ahead, Prince Edward Island (PEI) has introduced a series of new educational resources aimed at K-12 students. The province’s education department has launched a comprehensive set of tools to help students understand...

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Starmer Faces Key Test on Carbon Budget Decisions

In December 2024, Prime Minister Keir Starmer is poised to confront a pivotal challenge in his climate leadership as the UK's independent Climate Change Committee (CCC) prepares to release its recommendations for the seventh carbon budget. Scheduled for February 26, 2025, this advisory will outline...

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Smart Grid: Shaping the Future of Energy

The shift from traditional electrical grids to smart grids marks a pivotal moment in the evolution of energy distribution and management. Smart grids leverage cutting-edge technologies like artificial intelligence (AI), the Internet of Things (IoT), and advanced automation to transform how electricity is monitored, distributed, and consumed. This shift aims to create a more sustainable, efficient, and resilient energy system capable of meeting modern energy demands and integrating renewable energy sources. 

Unlike traditional grids, which operate on one-way power delivery, smart grids enable two-way communication between energy providers and consumers. This bidirectional interaction allows for real-time adjustments to energy flow,...

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Why Testing Rubber Goods Is Essential to Electrical Safety

The risk of injury, and even death, from electric shock is drastically reduced by taking a few simple steps with your rubber goods. Keep up with daily inspections and cleaning, use safe storage methods, and test your equipment regularly at an experienced, accredited testing lab.

Why Rubber Goods?

Rubber goods can include gloves, sleeves, boots, blankets, line hose, and more. These are key personal protective equipment (PPE) in preventing electrical current from entering your body and causing injury or death. The Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) require rubber goods to be worn when workers are within close proximity to...

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Since 1952 Tallman has been Setting the Standard for Linemen

At Tallman Equipment, we are an employee-owned company that provides tools, equipment, and services for the construction and maintenance of Electrical Transmission and distribution infrastructure. Whether it’s a large, multi-state construction project, managing a storm, or providing power to...
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Choosing Your Rubber Safety Gloves

Latex versus Natural Rubber – What is the difference? All Raw rubber comes from the rubber tree. It is then processed to become a latex for water-based dipping or dried down to a slab for use in extrusion or solvent dipping operations. Hydrophilic additives in Latex For latex to be usable...
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How to Prevent Struck-By and Backover Incidents

Struck-by, struck-against and back-over incidents are far too common: 421 Hudson St., Manhattan, NYC: Construction worker killed by scaffolding plank. Woods Hole Golf Club, Falmouth, MA: Construction worker injured in back-over accident. Interstate 440-East, Raleigh, NC: DOT workers seriously...
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Electric Utility System Standards

How Ontario regulation can improve electrical safety BY BILL KHASHFE, London Hydro According to an Ontario Electrical Safety Report, 35 percent of the province’s electrical-related fatalities in the past 10 years were attributed to power-line contact. Equipment specifications and electric utility...