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BASF and Catholic University of the North in Chile collaborate on mining research, development and innovation

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As part of the venture, BASF established a technical service and development laboratory for flotation, hydrometallurgy and solid-liquid separation (SLS) at UCN. —Jorge Davo, Regional Manager of the BASF mining solutions business in South America.

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SpaceX now offers Starlink for RVs for remote travels

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Starlink now available for RVs, campers & other large vehicles users (note antenna too big for cars),” tweeted Elon Musk recently. Starlink for RVs will provide high-speed, low latency internet in areas marked “Available” onb its map. Starlink for RVs Availability. Scotland still has some parts on the waiting list.

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New ORNL tool to assess global freshwater stress suggests that population growth could be a bigger factor in water availability than increasing temperatures

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Our tool provides a simple method to integrate disparate climate and population data sources and develop preliminary per capita water availability projections at a global scale. Although just a first step, the toolkit, which has been made freely available, may be further developed for more involved analysis. —Esther Parish.

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Iwatani acquires four hydrogen-refueling stations in California from Messer (formerly Linde)

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Together with Messer Group, the consolidated business represents a USD3 billion global enterprise with presence in the Americas, Europe and Asia. With more than 70 production facilities in five countries across North and South America, Messer today is one of the largest industrial gas companies in this region.

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IRENA report finds renewable power costs at parity or below fossil fuels in many parts of world

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The cost of generating power from renewable energy sources has reached parity or dropped below the cost of fossil fuels for many technologies in many parts of the world, according to a new report released by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA). Individual wind projects are consistently delivering electricity for US$0.05

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TOAR shows present-day global ozone distribution and trends relevant to health; public database

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Even so, during 2010-2014, people in parts of California, Arizona, Colorado, Texas, the Midwest and the Middle Atlantic still experienced more than 15 days a year in which ozone levels exceeded the US health-based air quality standard of 70 parts per billion (ppb) averaged over eight hours. TOAR is not just a report. Owen Cooper.

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New Nissan Versa hatchback to take cues from new Nissan Note

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As a part of Nissan North America’s offensive of five new models in 15 months, the sub-compact Versa hatchback will receive take design cues from the new Nissan Note, announced earlier today in Japan and other overseas markets. More details about the future Versa hatchback will be available closer to its launch. Earlier post.).

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