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Published online 13 August 2004 | Nature | doi:10.1038/news040809-17

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Tidal flow to power New York City

Green energy firm plans turbines in the East River.

Come September, the fishy inhabitants of New York's East River will acquire some sleek new neighbours.

Verdant Power, an energy company based in Arlington, Virginia, plans to plunge six electricity turbines into the East River.

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