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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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This motorhome uses no fuel, as it is 100% solar-powered
Virtually every inch of this electric vehicle is covered in solar panels Virtually every inch of this electric vehicle is covered in solar panelsThe popular RV German company Dethleffs launched its p...
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A new circular economy concept for textiles and chemicals
An innovative textile recycling plant could recycle 500 tons of waste per year An innovative textile recycling plant could recycle 500 tons of waste per yearDid you know that the EU textile industry...
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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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Freshkills Park NY: Transforming the world’s biggest landfill site to a flourishing green space
This newly thriving ecosystem may become a model for other places that have been irrevocably changed by human interference This newly thriving ecosystem may become a model for other places that have...
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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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Delhi Mumbai Industrial Corridor: the world’s largest infrastructure project is under construction in India
The aim is to develop the Delhi Mumbai Industrial Corridor (DMIC) as a “Global Manufacturing and Trading Hub”, featuring 24 industrial regions, 8 smart cities, 5 power projects, 2 airports, 2 Ma...
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