Tag: Italy
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Thoughts on Science and Predicting the Future
Science Blogs: The Science of Predicting the Future Six Italian scientists were sentenced to six years in prison last week for not giving the public sufficient warning of the L'Aquila earthquake. The CNN video is included below. The scientists are appealing the decision, but the fact that this case occurred is sparking debate about science…
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How Italy Beat the World to a Smarter Grid
Business Week: How Italy Beat the World to a Smarter Grid An aggressive rollout of intelligent electrical meters is saving Italy's Enel $750 million per year—and cutting customers' bills. After several false starts, 2010 finally could be the year when smart meters go global. The technology, which lets energy companies and consumers more closely monitor…