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Ocean simulator helps scientists learn how to harvest tidal energy
It is called FloWave and is able to mimic any point off the coast of Great Britain It is called FloWave and is able to mimic any point off the coast of Great Britain Flowave is a project originall...
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The April Newsletter Issue of TheCivilEngineer is out!
TheCivilEngineer.org is pleased to announce the April issue of our monthly Newsletter! In our April's issue you will find the latest most interesting industry news of interest to Civil Engineers, d...
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Belgium has stopped producing energy from coal burning
The country’s last coal power plant in Langerlo closed at the end of March The country’s last coal power plant in Langerlo closed at the end of March Belgium becomes the seventh EU cou...
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Edible cutlery can reduce plastic waste ending up in landfills
This innovative product comes from India, where more than 120 billion pieces of plastic cutlery are disposed of every year This innovative product comes from India, where more than 120 billion piec...
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Nations producing fewer greenhouse gases seem most vulnerable to climate change
Conversely, the biggest emitters are the least affected, according to new study Conversely, the biggest emitters are the least affected, according to new study A study by the University of Queensl...
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30 years after Chernobyl - in photos
Inside the abandoned city of Pripyat Inside the abandoned city of Pripyat The town of Pripyat, which is located less than 3km away from the reactor, was constructed in the 1970’s for the pow...
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Innovative solar panels roll out like a carpet
Solar power is easier to install than ever before Solar power is easier to install than ever before Renovagen, a UK-renewable energy start-up, came up with these flexible and high-efficient phot...
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Climate change could cause over 500,000 extra deaths in 2050
Health impacts due to changes in agricultural production are currently examined Health impacts due to changes in agricultural production are currently examined A new study - published in The Lance...
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Automated trash collector catches floating trash, oil, fuel and detergents from the sea
It is called ‘The Seabin’ and can be installed in marina docks and other waterways It is called ‘The Seabin’ and can be installed in marina docks and other waterways The Se...
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World’s largest floating wind farm is under construction in the UK
The Scottish government has approved its installation The Scottish government has approved its installation It is called the ‘Hywind Scotland Pilot Park’ and will be installed 25 km of...
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