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Large hydropower scheme in Alsace
An existing weir at the River Ill, near Erstein, will be equipped with 6 Landy hydropower screws. The weir dates back to the end of the 19th century, and ensures that at high water, the lower regions of Erstein and Strasbourg do not flood. Part of the restoration and renovation of the weir is the installation of hydropower screws to generate sustainable energy. At the tender, issued by ACAL, ...
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Archimedes screws largest in diameter
At the quayside of Landustrie Sneek BV two large hydropower screw turbines, with a total weight of 64 tons, were boarded. Both Archimedes screws head for North Yorkshire, England. With a diameter of 4.5 meters, these are the largest screws manufactured by Landustrie so far and therefore too large for regular transport by road. On location in England the hydropower screws are installed in an ...
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Archimedes screws largest in diameter
At the quayside of Landustrie Sneek BV two large hydropower screw turbines, with a total weight of 64 tons, were boarded. Both Archimedes screws head for North Yorkshire, England. With a diameter of 4.5 meters, these are the largest screws manufactured by Landustrie so far and therefore too large for regular transport by road. On location in England the hydropower screws are installed in an ...
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New Report: U.S. Power Sector Continues to Reduce Air Pollution Emissions in Advance of EPA’s Clean Power Plan
The most comprehensive analysis to date on U.S. power plant air pollution emissions shows that most of the nation’s largest electric utilities have seen significant reductions in global warming pollution in recent years. The report’s release comes as the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) prepares to finalize the Clean Power Plan to further reduce that pollution. The new report, ...
By Ceres
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A week at the world water forum
With a team of collegues from Africa, Asia, and Europe, Wetlands International was present at the World Water Forum with full programme of presentations and contributions to panels. A main ambition was to lead a part of the so-called ‘Thematic Sessions’ of the Forum, covering the issue of Water and Ecosystems. Via an extensive preparatory process and seven events at the Forum, our ...
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Vietnam’s Prime Minister Issues Clean Water Directive
As the country faces water scarcity, pollution has been cited in cancer deaths and other health problems Vietnam faces mounting pressure on freshwater resources from drought, saline intrusion, and large, upstream hydroelectric projects. Cancer deaths are being associated with water contamination, and Vietnam’s Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc has responded with a directive to strengthen ...
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Norway contributes to global energy security, while seeking to decarbonise its energy supply
Norway manages its significant hydrocarbon resources and revenues in a sustainable way, and remains a reliable supplier of oil and gas, but Norway's government should prepare for a future with lower oil and gas revenues. The recommendations were made in the International Energy Agency's latest assessment of Norway's energy policies. "As one of the world's largest energy exporters, Norway plays ...
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Rising energy demands could see the energy sector’s water footprint increase by 66%
Increases in global energy requirements could lead to a rise in the energy sector’s water footprint of up to 66% in the next 20 years, new research suggests. As part of a sustainable future, any energy mix must enable a reduction in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. However, some renewable sources, such as biofuels and large-scale hydropower, have large water footprints, a factor which must ...
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Clean tech a top priority as Chinese president lands in US
Discussing how U.S. and Chinese experts and businesses can collaborate on nuclear energy, smarter electricity use and other clean technologies is a top agenda item as Chinese President Xi Jinping arrives in Seattle Tuesday, almost a year after he and President Barack Obama announced their nations would cooperate to fight climate change. The three-day visit begins with talks between a handful of ...
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World bank energy strategy must address energy poverty and climate change
In consultations, a range of countries and interest groups have called for an energy strategy that supports sustainable development. The World Bank is in the final stages of drafting a new energy strategy due late April 2011. The strategy has drawn so much attention because of its potential to address two major challenges confronting developing countries – energy poverty and climate ...
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U.S. Power Plant emissions report reflects industry`s transition to cleaner energy
A new report on U.S. power plant emissions from the top 100 power producers demonstrates the impact of the electric power industry’s current transition to cleaner energy sources. The 2012 Benchmarking Air Emissions report is the eighth report in a series highlighting environmental performance and progress in the nation’s electric power sector. The report is based on 2010 generation ...
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Energy Prices are shaping the world pump market
Untitled Document The rising costs of energy are shaping the $27 billion/yr pump market in a number of ways. This is one of the conclusions in the continually updated Pumps: World Market report, published by the McIlvaine Company, Northfield, IL www.mcilvainecompany.com. The report predicts that world pump revenues will rise from $27 billion in 2005 to $32 billion in 2008. ...
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