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Enviromental News, Environment, Safety, Health, LED Property Lighting

LUNA Program: Transforming Outdoor Lighting Efficiency and Distribution

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24
Sep

The DesignLights Consortium (DLC) has received recognition for its efforts to promote energy efficiency and reduce light pollution in the lighting industry through the Luna Program. Initially, the DLC focused on encouraging the use of LED lighting and expanding its market use. Over time, the mission expanded to include developing guidelines for improving light quality, […]

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Battery Technology, Enviromental News, Environment, Safety, Health

Sustainable Mining of Minerals from Sea Water and Waste Brine

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Sustainable Mining of Minerals
07
Jun

Innovative companies like Magrathea Metals in Oakland, California, are pioneering a maintainable approach to sustainable mining of minerals from ocean water and waste brines. Instead of relying on traditional land disturbance mining, they’re turning to extracting critical metals from seawater like magnesium and lithium. This approach addresses economic and environmental concerns and strengthens national security […]

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Battery Technology, Enviromental News, Environment, Safety, Health

Lithium Mining: Environmental and Social Impact of Mineral Extraction

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Lithium mineral presentation in periodic table, ore, and batteries
23
Jan

Lithium mining is becoming the gold rush of the 21st century. Lithium is in high demand as consumers gravitate to electric vehicles and power banks that store electricity generated from solar panels and wind turbines. Picture this, a vast expanse of 750,000 acres in the middle of Chile’s Atacama Desert. Vibrant blue and yellow ponds […]

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