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Shop Talk: Tuesday, October 11

October 11, 2011, 9:44 am

By Lawrence Biemiller

Eastern Illinois U. biomass plantEastern Illinois U. dedicated a 19,000-square-foot steam plant that will take advantage of biomass-gasification technology to heat the campus by burning wood chips. The university says the plant will save $140-million over 20 years, and will reduce carbon-dioxide emissions by 20,000 metric tons a year. (Eastern Illinois U. photo by Jay Grabiec)

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  • aephirah

    The last thing my Translation students worked on this semester was an excerpt from “La region mas transparente.”  It provided both a challenge and a sense of accomplishment. We have lost a giant but he has left an impressive legacy.

  • bevo98

    What rich legacy he leaves not just of writing but, as this author recognizes, of being an important figure in Mexico and the world.  We need more public intellectuals.

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