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Watchdog will keep an eye on big polluters from space

Watchdog will keep an eye on big polluters from space

The Carbon Mapper consortium wants to develop a network of satellites to monitor greenhouse gas emissions on Earth. In this way, it should be possible to identify with great certainty the big polluters. We hope to be able to launch the first two satellites of the constellation in two years. A first expansion will follow two years later. Carbon Mapper …

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New Hollandscheveld solar park offers space for 8,000 panels

Het is het tweede zonnepark dat in Hollandscheveld wordt gebouwd (Rechten: Pixabay)

Hollandscheveld appears to be a popular destination for building solar parks. A new solar park could be built between the Hollandschevelde Opegende, the extended Meestercramerweg and the Langedijk. There is a plan of 8,000 panels over three hectares of land. The energy produced can provide electricity to more than 750 homes. A 26 hectare solar park is also planned on …

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How to fight climate change by bringing back the mammoth – Wel.nl

How to fight climate change by bringing back the mammoth - Wel.nl

The last mammoth died about 4000 years ago. This ended the world’s largest ecosystem, which played an important role in maintaining Earth’s temperature. Scientists are now planning to return the mammoth. Decrease in the number of animalsThe largest ecosystem on the planet was called the mammoth steppe, according to a BBC News video. Large herbivores such as mammoths, horses, reindeer, …

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‘t Trefpunt makes containers “grow” | Eindhoven

't Trefpunt makes containers "grow" |  Eindhoven

EINDHOVEN – Four containers of six meters by three will be added as an extension of the ‘t Trefpunt meeting point in the Tempel district. The authorization process is ongoing, but President Ge Wonink wants the containers to be in place early next year. “Because there are temporary leases, the containers were chosen to limit financial risks. Considering the zoning …

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A painting made of semiconductors

What is the current situation with space law?

Painting with ink that you only see when it lands on the canvas: it may seem mysterious, but it is “ just ” a new technique from materials science that can have a major impact on the new generation of solar cells and LEDs. A painting made of semiconductors AMOLF researchers Lukas Helmbrecht and Wim Noorduin have developed a reactive …

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“Do not stimulate Aldi’s location outside the center” | From Puttenaer

"Do not stimulate Aldi's location outside the center" |  From Puttenaer

WELL Aldi wants to move the store to Enghuusweg 13 and has submitted a request to apply the coordination scheme. At the committee room held last Thursday, members indicated that they saw no problem in implementing this coordinating arrangement. Only municipal interests considered it preferable to discuss first among themselves whether a relocation from the Aldi to the Enghuusweg was …

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“ Urbanization will eventually evolve towards areas in decline ”

`` Urbanization will eventually evolve towards areas in decline ''

If you want to literally keep the Netherlands out of the water, urbanization will soon take place in Brabant, Drenthe, Gelderland and Overijssel. That said landscape architect and government advisor Jannemarie de Jonge in WNL Haagse Lobby on NPO Radio 1. When it came to social housing in the last election campaign, almost all parties used the mantra “build, build, …

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Vikings still popular | Science

Vikings still popular |  Science

This game, in which players must survive, has been available since February and is still in development. Playable on PC, Valheim is one of the most popular games around. And while there is still work to be done, many gamers spend hours behind their keyboard. What is that? Valheim is like a good movie in which various ingredients are mixed …

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Irish rowers add European gold and silver to their international space

Irish rowers add European gold and silver to their international space

Paul O’Donovan and Vintan McCarthy have done it again. Skibbereen’s husband completed his dominance of men’s lightweight double rowboats with an Irish gold medal at the European Championships in Varese, Italy. This is O’Donovan’s second gold medal at European level for four world gold championships and an Olympic silver medal from Rio, making him one of the world-class athletes the …

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