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Rugeley Riverside Park: former power station golf course becomes wetland; 1.5km trail to open 2026

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The abandoned Rugeley Power Station site is set to transform into a vibrant wetland park, focusing on the revival of natural river ecosystems and enhancing biodiversity. Visitors can look forward to a newly established walking trail that invites them to explore the reimagined landscape. This park is an integral part of a broader redevelopment plan that will include residential units and community amenities, targeted to welcome guests in September 2026.

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California to open 2,060 coastal acres near Diablo Canyon as trails and campsites after $42m deal

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A 2,060-acre stretch of California’s Central Coast near the Diablo Canyon nuclear power plant will become a nature preserve after a $42 million conservation deal. The Wildlands Conservancy plans to open Wild Cherry Canyon to the public with hiking trails and campsites while protecting Native American cultural sites. The preserve is expected to open within five years, with guided tours possibly starting next year.

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Texas records suggest OCI is bringing Elite Solar to Mission Solar Energy manufacturing site

#energy #SIT #solar #solar energy #solar panel #solar power #United States

Mission Solar Energy’s solar panel manufacturing site in San Antonio, Texas, considered one of the longest-running panel assembly operations in the United States, may soon receive a boost from a global manufacturer. Mission Solar has been making solar panels in the United States since 2014 and is owned by OCI Company, a South Korean chemical conglomerate… The post Texas records suggest OCI is bringing Elite Solar to Mission Solar Energy manufacturing site appeared first on Solar Power World.

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The world’s first laser fusion power station is being built in Germany

#Germany #Han #nuclear power #power station #SIT

The world’s first laser fusion power station is being built in Germany. On the site of the decommissioned Biblis nuclear power station, the switch is being made: from nuclear fission to fusion power. Euronews reporter Hans von der Brelie got access to the protected site.

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