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NuScale and Prodigy sign MoU for marine-deployed generating station powered by NuScale SMR

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NuScale Power and Prodigy Clean Energy , a Canadian company that designs and develops marine nuclear plants, announced a second Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to support business development opportunities for a marine-deployed nuclear generating station powered by the NuScale Small Modular Reactor (SMR).

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Ford Bronco Sport first to feature parts made of 100% recycled ocean plastic

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Up to 13 million metric tons of plastic enter the ocean each year, threatening marine life and polluting shorelines, according to Pew Charitable Trusts, a global nongovernmental organization. Those same qualities contribute to creating ghost nets, a fatal and growing threat to marine life.

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NRC report: US Navy, Marines and Coast Guard need to begin now to prepare for effects of climate change in the Arctic

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the US Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard—should begin now to strengthen operational capabilities in the Arctic, prepare for more frequent humanitarian missions, and analyze potential vulnerabilities of seaside bases and facilities, says a new report by the National Research Council. Click to enlarge.

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SF Bay Area local governments roll out 90 EVs into their fleets

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The public agencies receiving vehicles are: Alameda County, Sonoma County, San Francisco, Concord, Santa Rosa, San Jose, Oakland, Fremont, the Marin Municipal Water District, and Sonoma County Water Agency. The Transportation Authority of Marin also participated with additional support for the Marin Municipal Water District.

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Eni reports important new discovery offshore Congo

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Eni reports making an important new exploration discovery in the Marine XII Block located approximately 17 kilometers (10.6 Following the results of the well, Eni estimates that the discovery of Nene Marine field contains 1.2 miles) offshore Congo. billion barrels of oil and 30 billion cubic meters of gas in place.

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Moscow testing two electric river vessels under ice conditions

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Since September, the electric vessels have passed dozens of tests and test exits to the water area. The hulls, traction electric motors, climate control systems, GLONASS systems, glazing of the vessel, skin panels, bike parking, automated ramp, vessel lighting control system, side doors and all control software are all Russian-made.

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SWASH pilot boat with Siemens diesel hybrid drive system; ELFA packaged in a tube

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The vessel remains stable in the water even in rough seas and is relatively light, thus reducing fuel consumption. The Explorer is a further development of SWATH (Small Waterplane Area Twin Hull) craft, which have two torpedo-shaped floats underneath the water. Diesel Hybrids Ports and Marine'

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