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Renewable Energy: The Power Of Change

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A ccording to the International Energy Agency (IEA), based on current policy settings and economic trends, electricity generation from renewables, including hydropower, wind and solar PV, is on track to grow by 8 percent in 2021 and by more than 6 percent in 2022. C, which will limit the worst effects of climate change.

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Sandvik machines go to work at Sydney’s Western Harbour Tunnel

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The first Sandvik roadheader is commissioned, onsite, and has commenced excavation. The new Sandvik MT721 comes prepared for the digital future with increased system control and automation capabilities including tele-remote operation. The remaining machines are due for delivery to the Western Harbour Tunnel sites in 2024.

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Trinity Launches Sustainability Research

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The company commissioned independent research firm Verdantix to conduct a study of 100 sustainability executives across the construction materials sector in North America, spanning metals, wood products, cement, concrete, glass, and other related industries.

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Centers of Technology: The Future Is Now

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Within each institute, manufacturers of all sizes partner with academia and government to share manufacturing technology and workforce challenges—and build a robust, sustainable R&D infrastructure. DMDII is one of nine institutes within the Manufacturing USA network, with six more planned by the end of 2017.

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Logistics: On the Road, Water or Rails…or in the Air — AGAIN

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And it was freight transportation helping to drive that consumer spending in the most efficient manner possible.”. With I-85 dissecting the county running north-south, US Route 58 dissecting the county running east-west and I-95 about five miles east of the county, transportation is accessible and efficient. million tons).

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GSA, LEED, USGBC, and Politics

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General Services Administration (GSA) is to be commended for its leadership in improving energy and environmental performance across its federal building portfolio. GSA reduced emissions from federal buildings more than 20 percent compared with 2008. GSA is ahead of schedule in reducing its potable water and electricity use.

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Keeping Up With Advanced Manufacturing

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Notable advanced manufacturers that have established or expanded operations in Tennessee in the past year include ATC Automation, Eurotranciatura, 3D Systems and General Motors. ATC produces advanced manufacturing equipment for the automotive, medical, energy and consumer products markets. and Kuroda Precision Industries Ltd.,