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INSIDE THIS ISSUE:
Page 1 My Grandfather — My Bulletproof Hero
Page 2 The Legendary Tale of the 47 Ronin
Our Clients Say It Best
Page 3 Pizza Month: Celebrating the World's Ultimate Comfort Food
Homemade Pumpkin Spice Latte
Page 4 All Aboard the Green Energy Revolution
A GREENER FUTURE FOR ALL EXCITING ADVANCES IN THE WORLD OF SUSTAINABLE ENERGY
The hunt for sustainable energy sources continues! Throughout the past two decades, we have seen countless efforts around the globe to develop more environmentally friendly energy practices. You may have noticed solar panels appearing on roofs around your community or watched news reports about wind turbines offshore. These are far from the only efforts organizations, governments, and individuals are making. Two large-scale sustainability projects were announced that could lead to a more sustainable future. Solar Railways In many areas of Europe, the best way to get from point A to point B is by train. Switzerland alone has a national railway network that stretches over 2,000 miles. A startup called Sun-Ways recently announced
a plan to outfit Swiss railway lines with solar panels to generate additional power. Sun- Ways developed a specialized train car to lay down solar panels between the rails of the track. The company estimates that its solar panels can generate 2% of Switzerland’s annual energy consumption. At the time of writing this article, Sun-Ways is still waiting for a sign-off from the Federal Office of Transport to proceed, as concerns have been raised regarding the durability and reflectivity of the panels. New Wind Turbines Offshore wind farms are nothing new. They first appeared in 1991, but the technology has evolved immensely. The Spain-based startup X1 Wind has created a new floating wind turbine prototype that could change the entire industry. Located off the Canary
Islands, the X1 floating turbine is more efficient and environmentally friendly than other turbines. The best news? In March, it generated its first kilowatt-hour of power, opening the door for further manufacturing. These are just a couple of the many sustainability projects recently introduced. As long as we continue to develop and discover environmentally friendly practices, we can look forward to a greener future for all.
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