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IEEE Recognizes Itaipu Dam’s Engineering Achievements

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One of the most remarkable examples of technologys potential to provide enduring benefits is the Itaipu Hydroelectric Dam , a massive binational energy project between Brazil and Paraguay. It reads: Itaipu power plant construction began in 1975 as a joint Brazil-Paraguay venture. The IEEE Paraguay Section sponsored the nomination.

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GM Creates New South America Regional Organization

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GM South America includes GM’s existing sales and manufacturing operations in Brazil, Argentina, Colombia, Ecuador and Venezuela as well as sales activities in those countries and Bolivia, Chile, Paraguay, Peru and Uruguay. The GM International Operations team is doing a great job expanding our global presence.

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COP26 declaration on accelerating the transition to 100% zero emission cars and vans

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All governments should also support the transition of these light vehicles to zero emission vehicles; Kenya; Secretariat of Economy, Mexico; Morocco; Paraguay; Rwanda; Turkey; Uruguay.

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Study Finds Water Footprint for Bioenergy Larger Than Other Forms of Energy; Bioelectricity the Smallest, Biodiesel the Largest

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For soya, India has a large water footprint, while the figures for countries such as Italy and Paraguay are more favorable. The scientific and the international political communities promote a shift toward renewable energy sources, such as biomass, to limit the emission of greenhouse gases.

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