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MIT, Scripps study examines behavior of midwater sediment plumes from deep-sea nodule mining

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The midwater plume comprises two stages: (i) the dynamic plume, in which the sediment-laden discharge water rapidly descends and dilutes to a neutral buoyancy depth, and (ii) the subsequent ambient plume that is advected by the ocean current and subject to background turbulence and settling. Earlier post.). Muñoz-Royo, C., Peacock, T.,

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Japanese banks financed most of the Mumbai Trans Harbour Link. Tap to know the cost. | Autocar Professional

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From Japan with Love The bridge was constructed from special steel sections imported from Japan (Japan also provided the finance for the bridge). Rypee and Yen Japanese banks provided most of the finance for the bridge (it costs roughly Rs 18,000 crore). These sections are very strong and can take big loads. The speed limit 100kph.

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The Case for Nuclear Cargo Ships

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Vard Group is part of NuProShip , a consortium of the Norwegian maritime authority, universities, shipbuilders, and shipping companies that aims to develop a Generation IV reactor for marine vessels. Another plus for nuclear-propelled ships is easy access to an endless supply of cooling water.

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BMW Group, WWF Germany, Volvo Group back moratorium on deep-sea mining

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Mining in water thousands of meters deep could have destructive effects on vulnerable deep-sea ecosystems and lead to loss of biodiversity and species extinction.

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European Commission launches €8.1B call for proposals for FP7 2013 work program

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billion (US$10 billion) for the 2013 work program will support projects and ideas that will boost Europe’s competitiveness and tackle issues such as human health, protecting the environment and finding new solutions to growing challenges linked to urbanization and managing waste. In total, €8.1 billion (US$1.85

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KPMG study identifies 10 sustainability “megaforces” with accelerating impacts on business; imperative of sustainability changing the automotive business radically

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The KPMG study, “Expect the Unexpected: Building Business Value in a Changing World”, explores issues such as climate change, energy and fuel volatility, water availability and cost and resource availability, as well as population growth spawning new urban centers. Global food prices are predicted to rise 70 to 90 percent by 2030.

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US EPA seeking to award up to $1M for project to mitigate black carbon from diesel sources in Russian Arctic

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To establish policy recommendations and financing options for reducing black carbon/diesel sources across the Arctic region. EPA will report these findings to the Arctic Council through the Arctic Contaminants Action Program (ACAP) and to the US-Russia Bilateral Presidential Commission through the Environment Working Group (EWG).

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