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Ocean Conservancy

What Kansas Can Teach Us About NOAA

If you asked most people in America which states depend on the ocean, Kansas would probably not top the list. No beaches. No ports. No salt air. But that is exactly why Kansas is such a powerful reminder of something ocean lovers everywhere have long understood. The ocean does not stop mattering at the shoreline. […] The post What Kansas Can Teach Us About…

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Why Scotland’s cinematic Moray coast made it a perfect location to shoot The Odyssey
The Guardian — Travel

Why Scotland’s cinematic Moray coast made it a perfect location to shoot The Odyssey

‘Legends cling like barnacles to these shores,’ says our local writer, who reveals how the lore of these craggy cliffs and beaches resonates with the Homeric classic The incoming tide has made a labyrinth of the beach. As silvery rivulets spread across Culbin Sands to meet the mudflats, my walk becomes increasingly circuitous: weaving inland towards the…

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From enquiry to installation: Creating the right heat exchanger for your business
Waste Management World

From enquiry to installation: Creating the right heat exchanger for your business

What does it take to design and build a reliable, efficient tubular heat exchanger? In this article, we reveal how HRS Heat Exchangers’ team of engineers, designers, electricians and project managers turn an initial enquiry into a finished, bespoke product, perfectly suited to their client’s needs.

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Bag Opening considerably reduces the risk of fire
Waste Management World

Bag Opening considerably reduces the risk of fire

Joint research carried out by the FH Münster and BRT HARTNER GmbH has yielded important findings on improving fire safety in sorting facilities for lightweight packaging (LWP). As part of the bachelor thesis of Mr Finn-Luca Röll, valuable evidence was gathered suggesting that the use of a bag opener for feeding material into the subsequent process can make…

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Pack Less, Do More
Outside — Hiking

Pack Less, Do More

On the trail, too much stuff can weigh you down in both body and soul The post Pack Less, Do More appeared first on Outside Online .

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Sludge evaporation is better when reciprocated
Waste Management World

Sludge evaporation is better when reciprocated

Scraped surface heat exchangers (SSHEs) are widely used for difficult heat transfer applications such as the evaporation of sludges and digestate where fouling is an issue. The HRS Unicus Series is specifically designed to provide the improved heat transfer of a traditional SSHE, but with designs that are suitable for a range of waste and sludge…

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From landfills to circularity: A conversation on Greece's waste management reforms
Waste Management World

From landfills to circularity: A conversation on Greece's waste management reforms

Just a few years ago, Greece was among the worst performers in terms of waste management. Yet instead of penalties, it is now receiving praise from the EU. In this conversation, Antonios Sakalis, Senior Circular Economy and Climate Change Expert at ENVIROPLAN Consultants & Engineers S.A., and member of the ISWA Working Group on Energy Recovery and Manolis…

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Sex-loving hookworms and other peculiar parasites: one man’s mission to champion nature’s villains
The Guardian — Environment

Sex-loving hookworms and other peculiar parasites: one man’s mission to champion nature’s villains

Award-winning entomologist Dino Martins, known for his work on pollinators, shows in his latest book that even the most gruesome creatures have vital roles to play Dino J Martins has never been able to resist the small things. The renowned entomologist and evolutionary biologist spent his formative years in biodiversity-rich western Kenya with his foster…

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No car? No problem! Six cheap family days out in England by bus
The Guardian — Travel

No car? No problem! Six cheap family days out in England by bus

With bus fares capped at £3 and free for kids in August, it’s the ideal time for wildlife watching, woodland walks, world-class art and more Trips to waterfalls, gardens, galleries, medieval forests and prehistoric caves will make the long school holidays a lot more fun. To help families explore affordably, throughout August buses in England will be free…

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He Designs Shoes During the Week and Dominates Pro Ultramarathons on Weekends
Outside — Hiking

He Designs Shoes During the Week and Dominates Pro Ultramarathons on Weekends

Vincent Bouillard, a product designer for shoe brand Hoka, is quietly crushing the fields at the world’s top ultramarathons. His recent win at California’s Western States Endurance Run confirmed his place as the sport’s newest star. The post He Designs Shoes During the Week and Dominates Pro Ultramarathons on Weekends appeared first on Outside Online .

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Ocean Conservancy

We Know the Moon Better Than the Deep Sea

You may have heard: Scientists have more detailed maps of the moon than of the deep seafloor. This is because our moon is airless, waterless and directly observable from orbit, while the deep seafloor is hidden under miles of opaque ocean. The deep seafloor is also shockingly vast, covering over two-thirds of the Earth’s surface—roughly […] The post We…

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American Hiking Society

Back to Basics: What a 1970s Trail Campaign Teaches Us About Unplugging Today

As we are celebrating 50 years of American Hiking Society, we are celebrating past efforts that hold relevance to our hiking community today. Long before step-counters, digital fitness trackers, and… The post Back to Basics: What a 1970s Trail Campaign Teaches Us About Unplugging Today appeared first on American Hiking Society .

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Sirmax celebrates 20 years in Poland: from outpost to industrial hub
Waste Management World

Sirmax celebrates 20 years in Poland: from outpost to industrial hub

Today, Sirmax’s Polish site employs 132 people, operates 16 production lines and has an installed capacity of around 85,000 tonnes per year, spread over a total area of more than 100,000 square metres, of which 30,000 are covered.

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This Artist Is Painting the Pacific Crest Trail, One Gorgeous View at a Time
Outside — Hiking

This Artist Is Painting the Pacific Crest Trail, One Gorgeous View at a Time

A California landscape artist is thru-hiking the iconic trail with his art supplies in his backpack. Every day, he stops and paints another picture of an iconic vista, breathtaking wildflower, or scenic forest. The post This Artist Is Painting the Pacific Crest Trail, One Gorgeous View at a Time appeared first on Outside Online .

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