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I initially intended to write about solar power in outer space. It makes sense to put an array of solar cells between the earth and the sun where they can receive direct sunlight unattenuated by the earth’s atmosphere, clouds, smog, dust, etc. But there are two major problems to be solved: How do we get [...] Making Aluminum in Western Australia Australia is renown for having beautiful coastlines and expanses of white sandy beaches, as well as being one of the driest continents in the world. Therefore, It comes as a suprise to find situated on what could be described as a magnificent coastal stretch of Western Australian water, an Industrial [...] A 37-foot diameter dish of mirrors that focus the sun’s light onto a Stirling engine. What all of this indicates is that the amount of overall mercury emissions will decrease over time; however, some of the “dirtier” power plants will be allowed to purchase the right to continue releasing the elevated levels of mercury. Mirant has taken the first step by placing the five generators at the plant into standby mode. But does the current executive leadership of the company have the courage to lead the power generation industry into sustainable, health-friendly production of electricity? |
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