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British Columbia Harnesses the Power of Sewage

For the Winter Olympics in 2010, host Vancouver and neighboring Whistler constructed special plants to tap into power produced from the region’s sewer systems. The twin projects were able to provide the Olympic village complexes with heat and hot water, … Continue reading

12. July 2012 by NGP
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Companies Brush Off Controversy in Vancouver Incineration Bid

International companies are lining up to bid on Metro Vancouver’s entry into the era of high-tech garbage incineration and gasification, as they look to showcase new systems on a continent that has mostly resisted them. The competition is fierce because … Continue reading

05. January 2012 by NGP
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