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July 2016 was the hottest month in recorded history
NASA’s and NOAA’s separate analyses come to the same conclusion NASA’s and NOAA’s separate analyses come to the same conclusion July 2016 is now officially the warmest mont...
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Costa Rica goes 100% renewable this year!
The country continues to produce more than 99% of its electrical energy from renewables for a third year in a row The country continues to produce more than 99% of its electrical energy from...
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Are the buildings twisting? Shanghai Tower can.
The second tallest skyscraper in the world is located in Liuhiazui, Pudong, Shanghai and is known as the Shanghai Tower. 632 meters high and designed by Gensler, it started to be constructed at the en...
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All-weather solar panels could generate electricity from rain drops
A graphene layer on solar cells and precipitation make an ideal electricity-producing pair A graphene layer on solar cells and precipitation make an ideal electricity-producing pair Energy e...
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Earthquakes in Italy Leave 250 Dead; Rescue Efforts Continue
Early Wednesday morning, a magnitude 6.2 earthquake struck central Italy. Some of the most heavily affected areas were the cities of Arquata de Tronto, Accumoli, and Amatrice. In addition to the earth...
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Paving a road in Russia in no time (video)
A time-lapse shows a construction crew and hundreds of machines working on a long stretch of road A time-lapse shows a construction crew and hundreds of machines working on a long stretch of road...
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Development for Deila Islands: a new resort of RUI!
The ME Construction News reports that Nakheel and RIU Hotels & Resorts announced that a new resort is scheduled to be constructed soon. It will be located in Dubai's Deira Islands, a group of arti...
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Wood in construction: efficiency and saving
Although concrete and steel are the most commonly used building materials, a structure made of wood and 53 m tall is being constructed, and is attracting the interest of most engineers. It...
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Central Italy earthquake lefts dozens of dead people and devastated towns
The 6.2-magnitude earthquake hit Italy early Wednesday, and up to now authorities say they cannot put a figure on the number trapped under the rubble The 6.2-magnitude earthquake hit Italy early We...
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A Canadian clothing company plants 10 trees for every item they sell
Their strategy, apart from being profitable and sustainable, is also life-changing for the local environment Their strategy, apart from being profitable and sustainable, is also life-changing for t...
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