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Tailings storage facility breach at Mount Polley copper and gold mine

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The Cariboo Regional District (a regional government that functions independently of the provincial government) reported that waterways affected by this event include Quesnel Lake, Polley Lake, Hazeltine Creek and Cariboo Creek. The flotation circuit separates the valuable minerals from the waste minerals. Mercury (and its compounds).

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Dell’s Bold Idea: A Laptop You Can Actually Repair

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In December 2021, just before CES, the world’s leading tech event, Dell introduced Concept Luna , a reimagining of the laptop PC that focuses on repairability. It’s designed for on-demand production to reduce waste from unsold inventory. Instead, many components lock into place. Dell isn’t alone in its focus on sustainability.

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EEA says industrial air pollution cost Europe up to €169 billion in 2009; some 37% attributed to CO2

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This uncertainty is unavoidable, as the extent of damage will be dependent on the future development of society, particularly with respect to population and economic growth, but also how much value is attached to future events. —Revealing the costs of air pollution from industrial facilities in Europe.

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Battery Recycling: A Crucial Step Toward Curbing Global Warming

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By implementing effective battery recycling programs on a global scale, on top of adopting electric vehicles, we can significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions, conserve valuable resources and mitigate some of the factors contributing to air pollution and global warming events.

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Creating the Commodore 64: The Engineers’ Story

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You waste a little bit of silicon, but silicon’s pretty cheap. The problem was a random event—it didn’t happen all the time. But this wastes 2 kilobytes of RAM. ?“A Mercury News criticized the “flashbulb effect” noticeable during the swimming event. We were using people who were there anyway,” said Ziembicki.

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CalCars and PHEVs Frequently Asked Questions

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Our PRIUS+ Project Photos PHEV Resources Global Warming Take Action News and Events Contact Us CalCars Frequently Asked Questions Jump to: Environmental Effects and Benefits Alternative Fuels Batteries PHEV Conversions Other Questions Note: This page is overdue for a major overhaul. Are the batteries recyclable?

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