AI to increase waste-to-energy production
A research team, led by Lehigh University, will develop advanced technology for the rapid detection and analysis of municipal solid waste streams. About 12% of the about 300 million tons…
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Egypt opens world’s largest wastewater treatment plant
The Bahr El-Baqar wastewater treatment plant is a joint venture between the Arab Contractors Company and Orascom Construction. The Bahr El Baqar wastewater treatment plant, located in the northern governorate of…
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World’s largest floating offshore wind farm begins operation
The world’s largest floating wind farm is now operating offshore Scotland. Statkraft, a renewable energy generator owned by the Norwegian state, will buy the entire electrical output of the 48…
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McDonald’s will stop using plastic toys for their Happy Meal
In an effort to go greener the global fast-food franchise will phase out the plastic toys in their Happy Meal and replace them with more sustainable options. Packaging and plastic…
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In North Carolina, falling costs of clean energy make strange bedfellows
By Elizabeth Ouzts, Energy News Network Manufacturers, mills, and environmental interests oppose Duke-backed legislation because it hampers the role of regulators and costs ratepayers. It’s not often that paper mills…
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Latin Americas largest sorting plant begins operation in Mexico City
Stadler supplied the cutting-edge technology for Latin Americas largest sorting plant. With the opening of the Azcapotzalco Transfer Station and Sorting Plant, the largest and most modern in Latin America Mexico City is the…
