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Environment & Energy
Space junk needs to be removed from Earth’s orbit
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26 April 2013 Space junk such as debris from rockets must be removed from the Earth’s orbit to avoid crashes that could cost satellite operators millions of euros and knock out mobile and GPS networks, the European Space Agency said. At the current density of debris, there will... Full story
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Environment & Energy
Over 2,000 aftershocks rattle China
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22 April 2013 A total of 2,044 aftershocks have been monitored in China’s quake-hit Lushan county till Monday, authorities said. Four of the aftershocks were measured 5.0-5.9 magnitude, reported Xinhua citing the China Earthquake Administration. A 7.0-magnitude earthquake hit Lushan... Full story
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Environment & Energy
Group kicks off planting of ancient tree clones
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California’s mighty redwoods are going international, cloned in an effort to promote reforestation and deal with climate change. Although measuring just 18 inches (45 centimeters) tall, the laboratory-produced trees are genetic duplicates of three giants that were cut down in northern... Full story
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Environment & Energy
ReneSola Receives ‘Desert-Proof’ Accreditation for Solar Panels
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DUBAI, UAE, April 24, 2013 – ReneSola (NYSE: SOL), a leading global manufacturer of solar photovoltaic ("PV") modules and wafers, has announced that following its participation at the World Future Energy Summit (WFES) in Abu Dhabi earlier this year, a range of its PV modules have been ... Full story
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Environment & Energy
Nicole Kidman, Ang Lee join Spielberg on Cannes festival jury
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Hollywood A-listers actress Nicole Kidman and director Ang Lee will join Steven Spielberg next month on the Cannes film festival jury, organisers said on Wednesday. Australian Kidman won the best actress Academy Award for her portrayal of author Virginia Woolf in The Hours while Taiwan-born... Full story
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Environment & Energy
Green buildings can help minimise power shortages, pollution
last month
The Indian government must set stricter norms and push for the development of energy-efficient buildings so that the country can minimise power shortages and curb burgeoning petroleum import bills, say experts. ‘Power bills can be cut by almost 30 percent just by upgrading the buildings ... Full story
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Environment & Energy
Over 2,000 aftershocks rattle China
last month
A total of 2,044 aftershocks have been monitored in China’s quake-hit Lushan county till Monday, authorities said. Four of the aftershocks were measured 5.0-5.9 magnitude, reported Xinhua citing the China Earthquake Administration. A 7.0-magnitude earthquake hit Lushan county,... Full story
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Environment & Energy
Group kicks off planting of ancient tree clones
last month
California’s mighty redwoods are going international, cloned in an effort to promote reforestation and deal with climate change. Although measuring just 18 inches (45 centimeters) tall, the laboratory-produced trees are genetic duplicates of three giants that were cut down in northern... Full story
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Environment & Energy
Emirates Energy Award records strong turnout at WETEX 2013
last month
Dubai, UAE, 23 April 2013: The Emirates Energy Awards (EEA) has participated in the 15th Water, Energy and Environment Exhibition (WETEX) 2013, organised by Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA). The event was held in conjunction with the Dubai Global Energy Forum (DGEF) 2013 held by the ... Full story
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Environment & Energy
Green buildings can help minimise power shortages, pollution
last month
The Indian government must set stricter norms and push for the development of energy-efficient buildings so that the country can minimise power shortages and curb burgeoning petroleum import bills, say experts. ‘Power bills can be cut by almost 30 percent just by upgrading the buildings ... Full story
Thursday May 23, 2013
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