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Due to Sweden’s revolutionary recycling program, the country needs to import 800,000 tns of waste annually to feed its 32 waste-to-energy plants
The energy goes into a national heating network to heat homes throughout the winter and is also used to produce electricity The energy goes into a national heating network to heat homes throughout th...
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The 'urban heat island' effect could force several major cities to face climate change costs at least twice as big as the rest of the world
Some of the world’s largest cities could face temperatures up to 8°C higher than those of today, because of the combination of increased greenhouse gas emissions and the ‘urban heat is...
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Mexico's Popocatépetl volcano erupts again (video)
Following the eruption triggered by the M7.1 earthquake in Mexico City, Mexico's Popocatépetl volcano exploded again in the early hours of Thursday, October 5th, 2017. Following the eruption triggere...
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This new, energy-optimized school building utilizes solar and near-surface geothermal energy
During its first year of operation, the heat pumps have contributed their planned share to the heat generation and the PV systems have covered 35% of the electricity consumed During its first year of...
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World’s largest bike parking lot opens in Utrecht
When completed, it will have a capacity of 22,000 parking spaces When completed, it will have a capacity of 22,000 parking spacesWhere is the world’s largest bicycle parking garage located? Most pe...
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World’s first solar-powered hot air balloon teaches youngsters about renewable energy
Last July, it visited a primary school in Bristol, UK Last July, it visited a primary school in Bristol, UKThe world's first solar-powered hot air balloon took its maiden voyage in August 2015. Since...
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Mexico gets hit again by deadly M7.1 earthquake (video)
The earthquake struck central Mexico on Tuesday, September 19, killing at least 250 people. The earthquake struck central Mexico on Tuesday, September 19, killing at least 250 people. Read more
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University of Michigan students grow their own vegetables on campus
The University’s Sustainable Food Program empowers students to create a sustainable food system The University’s Sustainable Food Program empowers students to create a sustainable food system...
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The powerful 7.1 magnitude quake in Mexico left more than 230 people dead and dozens of buildings collapsed
The US Geological Survey predicted up to 1,000 fatalities will come from the earthquake, and an economic impact of between US$1bn and $10bn. The US Geological Survey predicted up to 1,000 fatalitie...
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Veolia plans to turn former UK landfills into solar farms
The company has already secured planning permission to install solar panels across 3 landfill sites in the country The company has already secured planning permission to install solar panels across 3...
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