Scientists know that waste can become a significant source of renewable energy. Their findings have managed to increase the profit margins of several major players on the market so far, providing an alternative, cost-effective solution to power large commercial buildings, households or even cars. Despite the fact th... |
17 November 2011
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On Wednesday, Vietnam's first oil refinery spilled tonnes of diesel into the waters on the central coast, as an off-shore cargo hose became loose and cracked, probably due to previous damage or to fatigue. Local authorities and environmental organizations are working to contain the spill, so that it will not con... |
26 November 2008
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Oil sands, or most commonly known as tar sands, are a mix of sand, water and extremely heavy crude oil components, which can be subjected to a destructive distillation process, in order to obtain part of the petroleum derivate extracted during regular oil distillation process. Aside from the fact that the mixture con... |
13 December 2007
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