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China Works on Wave-Resistant Offshore Solar Platforms

Offshore wind turbines are becoming the norm for obvious reasons. To begin with, they don’t take up precious land space but also utilize stronger and more consistent winds. Now, the Chinese government wants to do the same with photovoltaics, i.e., solar panels. China already installed its first offshore photovoltaic platform called “Yellow Sea No. 1,” […]

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Rocket Lab Builds the World’s Largest 3D Printer for its Neutron Rocket

You might not have heard about Rocket Lab, particularly because of the popularity of SpaceX, but it’s one of the most advanced space companies out there. Headquartered in Long Beach, California, Rocket Lab was founded by Peter Beck to launch small satellites and spacecraft cost-effectively and at scale. Recently, the company made waves in the […]

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U.S. Agency Considers Permitting Hyundai’s EV Factory in Georgia

A U.S. federal agency plans to reassess its environmental permit for Hyundai’s coming $7.6 billion electric vehicle manufacturer in Georgia after receiving complaints that regulators failed to properly consider the factory’s potential impacts on the area’s water supply. According to the Army Corps of Engineers, state and local economic development agencies applied for the project

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Building a Greener Future: China’s Bold Shift to Artificial Sand

China, a global construction powerhouse, has been grappling with a significant environmental challenge: overreliance on natural sand. This finite resource has faced depletion due to rampant mining, leading to ecological damage and resource scarcity. However, the country is pioneering a groundbreaking solution: a massive shift towards artificial sand. The Sand Conundrum Natural sand is an […

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Norway’s Massive Floating Wind Turbine Array Gets More Support

When Norway’s Windcatcher floating wind turbine array was introduced in 2021, there were a lot of people who doubted its design at over 1,000 ft (324 m) high and roughly just as wide. Over three years, it has made significant progress in realizing its vision that may quiet the doubters. Rotors on wind turbines with […]

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Selecting the Right Metal Building Supplies for Durability and Performance

Want to start a new metal construction project? Then, a crucial process is choosing a metal that will help you build reliable parts with a low probability of failure. However, the process is not as straightforward as some might think. Even choosing off-the-shelf metal building supplies requires thorough knowledge of the matter, especially in correlation […]