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As Tesla waits for Giga Berlin’s final approval, critics reiterate water supply concerns

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With the massive factory still awaiting its final approval, some of Giga Berlin’s critics have reiterated concerns about the electric vehicle factory’s water consumption. Elon Musk has been asked about Giga Berlin’s water consumption in the past. The factory just is not a very intense consumer of water per square meter. “The

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The Case for Nuclear Cargo Ships

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The IMO’s previous goal was a 50 percent reduction by 2050 in comparison with 2008 levels. It was in service from 1962 to 1972, but its pressurized light-water reactor (LWR) proved too complex and expensive for the ship to operate profitably. Another plus for nuclear-propelled ships is easy access to an endless supply of cooling water.

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Air pollutant emission 2010 limits exceeded in twelve EU Member States; road transport NOx a main factor

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For the first time, preliminary data recently reported to the EEA by Member States allow a comparison with the legally binding emission limits for 2010 set in the EU NEC Directive. These pollutants can cause respiratory problems, contribute to the acidification of soil and surface water, and damage vegetation.

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10 ways Velotric’s electric bikes are built differently: Deep-dive on the Discover 2

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As more cities and states require UL certification for e-bikes to be legally sold, having this important level of testing already secured is a major advantage. This might sound strange, but you can actually toss the Velotric Discover 2 battery into a tub of water and it will be fine! The Velotric Discover 2 is surprisingly waterproof!

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Perspective: US Needs to Transition to Hydrous Ethanol as the Primary Renewable Transportation Fuel

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The growth in hydrous ethanol, which uses a blend of 94-95% ethanol to 5-6% water, rapidly increased during the 1980s, with consumption peaking in 1989. water content in it and Gasoline C, or E25, which is a mixture of 75% Gasoline A and 25% in volume of anhydrous ethanol (AEAC) with a maximum of 0.4% 40 CFR § 80.27

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Can We Identify a Person From Their Voice?

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We lost our rudder.and we’re taking on water fast.” which is located at the end of a peninsula, and boarded a lobster boat, motoring out into water so shockingly cold it can induce lethal hypothermia in as little as 30 minutes. As such, there are many reasons to be concerned about its use in the criminal legal system.

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Final session on international mercury convention this week expected to culminate in agreement; UNEP Global Mercury Assessment 2013 finds industrial source Hg emissions may be rising

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Comparison of Hg emissions in 2005 and 2010, by selected sector and region. The session is expected to culminate in the adoption of a new convention by the 147 states attending the session to reduce mercury emissions and releases to the air, water and land. Anthropogenic releases of mercury to water total 1000 tonnes at a minimum.

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