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January 28, 2013

Japan manufacturers make big emissions cuts: survey
Tokyo (AFP) Jan 27, 2013
Japan's big manufacturers reduced greenhouse gas emissions by nearly 15 percent annually on average over the past five years compared to 1990, according to a survey in the Nikkei daily Sunday. The projected annual average reduction of 14.9 percent in the five years to March this year compares to the level in the 1990 fiscal year, the business daily said. It said efforts by the big firms helped the country as a whole achieve its pledge under the Kyoto Protocol on global warming, to cut emissions ... read more

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Bulgaria nuclear referendum set to fail A vote on whether to build a second nuclear power plant in Bulgaria, the EU member's first referendum since the end of communism in 1989, looked set to fail Sunday because of insufficient turnout. ... more		Bulgaria holds referendum on new nuclear plant Bulgarians vote Sunday in a referendum on a second nuclear power plant, which is being viewed as a political popularity contest ahead of July elections, even if the low turnout expected would invalidate the result. ... more		Baghdad repeats Exxon ultimatum: Kurdistan or south Iraq The Iraqi oil minister on Sunday reiterated an ultimatum to US energy giant ExxonMobil: to choose between working in southern Iraq and a controversial exploration deal with the autonomous Kurdish region. ... more
				Caterpillar's China woes warn foreign investors Caterpillar's revelation it found fake accounts at a just-acquired Chinese firm which will cost it hundreds of millions of dollars is a cautionary tale for those looking to enter the hugely promising market. ... more		French government backs ex-Areva boss to head EADS: report The French and German governments are said to favour the former boss of nuclear group Areva, Anne Lauvergeon, for the job of chairman at European aerospace giant EADS, French newspaper Le Journal du Dimanche (JDD) reported Sunday. ... more

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Iraq inks oil exploration deal with Kuwait Energy Iraqi energy officials on Sunday signed an oil exploration deal with a Kuwait-led group, finalising a deal that was altered to expel a Turkish firm amid worsening ties with Ankara. ... more		Black silicon can take efficiency of solar cells to new levels Scientists at Aalto University have demonstrated results that show a huge improvement in the light absorption and the surface passivation of silicon nanostructures. This has been achieved by a ... more		New Stanford Nanoscavengers Could Usher In Next Generation Water Purification Innovation in spectroscopy could improve greenhouse gas detection Study provides insight into nesting behavior of dinosaurs UC Santa Barbara scientist studies methane levels in cross-continent drive Safer, more environmentally friendly flame retardant with first-of-its-kind dual effects Keeping fruit, vegetables and cut flowers fresh longer Using earthquake sensors to track endangered whales		Evolution Inspires More Efficient Solar Cell Design The sun's energy is virtually limitless, but harnessing its electricity with today's single-crystal silicon solar cells is extremely expensive - 10 times pricier than coal, according to some estimat ... more
				Chinese military plane boosts global reach: state media China's new long-distance military transport aircraft will "enhance its global power projection ability", state media said on Monday, after the plane's maiden flight at the weekend. ... more		Toyota, Nissan announce record sales for 2012 Toyota and Nissan on Monday posted record sales for 2012 as the Japanese car giants benefited from a pick-up in demand, with Toyota recapturing the world's biggest automaker crown from General Motors. ... more

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France names ex-Areva boss to EADS board France on Sunday named the former boss of nuclear group Areva, Anne Lauvergeon, to represent it on the board of European aerospace giant EADS. ... more		World's biggest nuke plant may shut: Japan report The largest nuclear power plant in the world may be forced to shut down under tightened rules proposed by Japan's new nuclear watchdog aimed at safeguarding against earthquakes, a report said Friday. ... more		New method proposed for detecting gravitational waves from ends of universe Team Wins Cubesat Berth to Gather Earth Energy Imbalance Measurements Weather on the Outer Planets Only Goes So Deep Billion-year-old water could hold clues to life on Earth and Mars Activity Continues On the Sun NASA-Built Nanosatellite Launch Adapter System Ready For Flight Cassini Shapes First Global Topographic Map of Titan		'Evolution' improves solar cell efficiency U.S. researchers say they've developed a new design for organic solar cells that could lead to more efficient, less expensive solar power. ... more
				French/Chinese shipping groups CMA CGM, CMHI unveil tie up French container shipping company CMA CGM has sold 49 percent of its Terminal Link unit in Marseille, southern France, to China Merchants Holdings International (CMHI) for 400 million euros ($540 million) in the first phase of a strategic partnership, they said on Friday. ... more		Volvo set to be world leader in heavy trucks after China merger Volvo Trucks says it expects to overtake Daimler as the world's leading producer of heavy trucks, after acquiring a 45 percent stake in Chinese auto manufacturer Dongfeng. ... more

China coal plant shut by health chiefs

Keeping the lights on with renewables

Czech PM slams Albania grid decision

Tiny silicon particles a hydrogen source

Lebanon's feuds 'could spark gas conflict'

Algerian energy sector faces risky future

Japan plans world's largest wind farm

China revs up wind power amid challenges

Algonquin Power Buys 109 MW Shady Oaks Wind Power Facility

Photon Energy Investments Expands to North America

Volkswagen Chattanooga Powers Up Largest Solar Park in Tennessee

Juwi Pushes Forward Thai Energy Transition with Large-Scale Solar

	Smartphone sales exploded in 2012: surveys Global smartphone sales soared in 2012, taking a huge slice of a mobile phone market that was otherwise flat, survey data showed Friday. ... more		Foreign visitors flock back to post-disaster Japan The number of foreign visitors to Japan in 2012 surged 34.6 percent from the previous year as the tourism sector rebounded after the 2011 tsunami and nuclear disaster, the government said Friday. ... more		Lebanon's feuds 'could spark gas conflict' As Lebanon prepares to launch a natural gas exploration program in the Mediterranean amid a maritime dispute with Israel, a U.S. think tank suggests Lebanon's sectarian rivalries are more likely to trigger a conflict over resources than external factors. ... more		Web inventor says governments stifling net freedom The inventor of the World Wide Web warned Friday that government control is limiting the possibilities of the Internet, as dozens of countries and businesses signed a cybersecurity deal at the Davos forum. ... more

Russia's missile shipment will embolden Syria: US

Japan PM vows to seek talks with N. Korea over kidnapping

France wants 'decisive sanctions' against Iran

N. Korea test-fires another short-range missile

Air strikes, dozens dead in Nigeria assault on Islamists

Japan PM says shrine visits 'natural'

Iraq Slaughter Intensifies; Gunmen mass at Iraq security command HQ

US braces for 'six strikes' anti-piracy program		Goggles fool face-recognition cameras: Japan maker		Aquino alleges China harassed Philippines boats		Alberta faces $6 billion 'bitumen bubble'		Just Add Water: How Scientists Are Using Silicon to Produce Hydrogen on Demand
Organic sensors increase light sensitivity of cameras		Solar System to be installed at Davos Congress Centre		China artists work up-close with old masters in Madrid		New information on binding gold particles over metal oxide surfaces		Uruguay faces further dips in growth

Baghdad oil disputes with Kurds deepen

Chavez absence poses problems for military

South Australia on course for a shale boom

China manufacturing growth hits two-year high

Japan's Algeria toll hits 10 as survivors head home

Twitter launches iPhone video sharing app

New York police get X-ray vision

Iran diplomat warns of strait closure if US chooses 'war'

Apple bruised as analysts predict slower growth

Amazon speaks for Kindle Fire with Ivona buy

Czech PM slams Albania grid decision

Keeping the lights on with renewables

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Novel sensor provides bigger picture

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Taiwan activists head for Japan-controlled isles

Apple hails results but outlook knocks stock price

Construction of Bangladesh N-plant from October

Algerian energy sector faces risky future

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