Karst may not be a common term to many of you who does not live in a limestone country. However, karst is common name given to the various landforms formed in a limestone region. For example, if you live in Florida, you probably know about sinkholes and caves. If you are from Hawaii, you may not! [...]
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Environment and the role of coal geologist
I have discussed in several other articles about the complex nature of coal geology. The ideal coal geologist should have sound background in geology, geochemistry and preferably hydrogeology to properly evaluate coal mining and environmental effects. A few courses in engineering would also help a coal geologist as they evaluate the roof and floor condition [...]
Tucson to gain jobs; project to advance U.S. solar hybrid power plant market
TEP Selects AREVA Solar as Technology Partner for Innovative CSP Booster Project TUCSON, Ariz. and MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., Jan. 31, 2012 /Coal Geology-PRNewswire/ — Tucson Electric Power (TEP) is partnering with AREVA Solar on an innovative concentrated solar power (CSP) addition to TEP’s H. Wilson Sundt Generating Station in Tucson. TEP’s Sundt Solar Boost Project will use AREVA Solar’s Compact [...]
Picture: Smoke from Coke Plant
Taken with Canon T2i. Tweet
Smoke from the Coke Plant
taken with Canon T2i. Coke plant near Grundy, VA. Tweet
