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IEEE Recognizes Itaipu Dam’s Engineering Achievements

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In 2006 and 2007, it was expanded to 14 GW with the addition of two more units, for a total of 20. By harnessing 62,200 cubic meters of river water per second, Itaipu prevents the release of nearly 100 million tonnes of carbon dioxide each year. Itaipu was designed for continuous expansion. gigawatts of capacity. GW capacity.

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We’re Charging Our Cars Wrong

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If equipment costs were lower, they say, they would install more recharging stations. Chargers operate in rugged environments, usually outdoors, with greatly varying levels of humidity and where contaminated water may be present. Tesla Motors unveiled its electric Roadster in Santa Monica in 2006. Thats not always easy.

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Canadian oil sands project to recycle up to 97% of its produced water with GE evaporation technology

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Grizzly Oil Sands ULC has selected GE’s (NYSE: GE) produced water evaporation technology for its Algar Lake project near Fort McMurray, Alberta, Canada. Until recently, SAGD produced water could not be recycled as boiler feedwater because conventional treatment technologies were unable to produce the necessary water quality.

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Airbus has cut VOCs emissions by nearly 30% since 2006 across European sites

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Since 2006, Airbus has decreased harmful VOCs (volatile organic compounds) emissions by more than 60% compared to revenue and nearly 30% in absolute terms) across its European sites. In addition to the VOC guidelines, Blue5 sets targets for conserving energy and water, as well as reducing waste and CO 2 emissions.

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Shell sets world record for deepest subsea oil and gas well in Perdido Development: 9,627 feet in Gulf of Mexico

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miles) below the water’s surface, is located in the Tobago Field 200 miles southwest of Houston in the ultra-deep water of the Gulf of Mexico. Moored in about 8,000 feet of water, the Perdido regional DVA (direct vertical access) spar is the deepest spar production facility in the world. The well, at 9,627 feet (2,934 meters, 1.82

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Honda launches new “Green Path” initiatives for manufacturing and operations; new $210M paint line at Marysville with new 4C2B process

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In 2006, Honda was the first auto company to voluntarily and publicly announce targets for the reduction of its CO 2 emissions for its products and operations globally. Significantly to reduce the CO 2 intensity and water use of its manufacturing operations. The Marysville plant’s Line 2 operation received a major renovation in 2006.

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Ford cuts manufacturing energy use 22% in 6 years; targeting additional 25% Drop by 2016

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Other successful initiatives—highlighted in Ford’s 13th annual Sustainability Report—include reductions in water use, waste-to-landfill and CO 2 emissions as well as improvements in vehicle fuel economy and safety. At Michigan Assembly Plant in Wayne, Mich.,

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