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Cedar Rapids Gazette in Cedar Rapids, Iowa

26 May 1976

Page 7

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Cedar Rapids Gazette

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Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 26, 1976

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7

Plan Solar Light Buoys Off Florida

Carysforth Light Florida reports a coast guard project to power solar lights on buoys along 200 miles of coral reefs between Miami and Key West. An 111-foot lantern offshore is testing a system converting sunlight into electricity for mariners. Coast Guard engineer George Matrigall notes it as a simple, scalable solution for offshore navigation.

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Solar powered reef lights eyed for coast guard use

A growing trend uses solar and wind energy to run reef lights and coast guard beacons. Florida projects plan 50 buoys with solar units near the Keys and a future full coast guard system at Fort Myers. Officials say the aim is cost savings and reliability for navigational aids along routes between the Atlantic and Gulf. Lt Cmdr John Watts leads the coastal civil engineering effort, with units costing about 3000 dollars each.

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Expert Says New Uranium Inadequate

London expert Dr Stanley Bowle, assistant director of the Institute of Geological Sciences, warns uranium ore deposits are not sufficient to meet future fuel needs. He argues it would take multiple new discoveries and greatly increase production to replace oil.

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