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By: Sharyn Alden
Nov/Dec 2011
Chevron Harnesses the Power of the Sun for Recovering Heavy Crude Oil
We’ve all heard about solar being used in a variety of innovations but now a 29-megawatt solar thermal “green steam” project from Chevron is underway.
The “solar enhanced oil recovery” project is a strong reason why solar energy may be tapped for years to come. In California the sun is being used to heat water in order to generate steam and expedite the recovery of oil.
Regional Roundup: Greenland
By: Andy Maslowski
Nov/Dec 2011
The island of Greenland is more than three times larger than the state of Texas. It also has one thing scorching Texas could have used this summer — tons of ice! About 80 percent of Greenland is covered by a year-round ice sheet averaging about 1,000 feet in thickness.
The population of Greenland is close to 58,000, about the same number of people who live in Galveston, Texas. That means it also has plenty of space.