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The first offshore wind farm in the US will become operational by the end of 2016
The project is called Block Island Wind Farm and will supply electric power to 17,000 households The project is called Block Island Wind Farm and will supply electric power to 17,000 households Th...
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Power plants’ CO2 emissions are turned into stone in Iceland
A new process of turning carbon emissions to solidified carbonate when pumped underground is under research A new process of turning carbon emissions to solidified carbonate when pumped underground...
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Earthquake in Chile Triggers Landslides Causing Dust Clouds
A 6.1 earthquake was measured in the Atacama Desert near Diego de Almagro, Chile on July 25th. According to USGS, the earthquake occurred at a depth of 71.5 km. Scientists believe the impact was low a...
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Building collapses in Mumbai: 8 people dead
On July 31st 2016, a building collapsed in Bhiwandi, a suburb of Mumbai, India killing 8 people and injuring more. The causes are investigated by authorities. The failure of course raises concern amon...
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In less than 8 months, humanity exhausted Earth's budget for 2016
At this rate, we need the resources of 1.6 planets! At this rate, we need the resources of 1.6 planets! The 8th of August was the ‘Earth Overshoot Day’ for 2016, the new record day est...
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A smog free tower purifies polluted air and turns it into jewelry
The ‘green’ appliance which turns human-created carbon dioxide and carbon monoxide into gemstones The ‘green’ appliance which turns human-created carbon dioxide and carbon m...
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The “Pearl of Istanbul” is in progress…
A new architectural project for a new marina design in Istanbul was announced recently. The design call for a mixed-use construction which will include a complex of man-made islands and a central piec...
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You got the picture? Environmental issues in sketches
Visualization is always useful towards better understating an issue! Visualization is always useful towards better understating an issue! Air pollution - When we add the word &lsqu...
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Flood Waters in Nepal Break Through Defense Wall (Video)
Heavy rainfall in Nepal continues and mass flooding is causing severe damage. Flash flooding and landslides in Butwal in the Rupandehi district just over a week ago were responsible for over 58 deaths...
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Generating energy from human steps!
These floor tiles could use foot power to light up cities These floor tiles could use foot power to light up cities A start-up based in the UK has designed innovative floor tiles that conver...
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