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Whales And Dolphins Influence New Wind Turbine Design Marseille, Spain (SPX) Jul 11, 2008 
Sea creatures have evolved over millions of years to maximise efficiency of movement through water; humans have been trying to perfect streamlined designs for barely a century. So shouldn't we be taking more notice of the experts? Biologists and engineers from across the US have been doing just that. By studying the flippers, fins and tails of whales and dolphins, these scientists have ... read more
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Marseille, France (AFP) July 10, 2008French authorities Thursday upheld a ban on drinking water following a uranium leak at a nuclear plant in southern France, although the ecology minister insisted there was "no imminent danger" to the local population. Residents have been told not to drink water or eat fish from local rivers after the leak Monday night at the Tricastin plant in the Vaucluse region, in which 75 kilogrammes ... more US welcomes India's decision to move ahead with nuke deal 
Vienna (AFP) July 10, 2008A top US envoy welcomed Thursday India's decision to open up some of its civilian nuclear reactors to UN inspections as a pre-condition for a controversial nuclear cooperation deal between the United States and India. But analysts said the so-called safeguards agreement between India and the International Atomic Energy Agency -- expected to be approved by the UN atomic watchdog's 35-member ... more UN chief renews appeal to Iran to halt uranium enrichment 
United Nations (AFP) July 10, 2008UN chief Ban Ki-moon on Thursday made a fresh appeal to Iran to comply with UN demands that it halt sensitive nuclear fuel work and urged all Middle East parties to pursue peaceful dialogue. "I have been calling on Iranian authorities to fully comply with all relevant Security Council resolutions and continue their negotiations with European Union and concerned parties," he said on his ... more Pork Alert: Energy And Water 
Washington DC (SPX) Jul 11, 2008Citizens Against Government Waste (CAGW) has released its preliminary analysis of the House version of the Fiscal 2009 Energy and Water Development Appropriations Act. This year, there are 655 projects, costing taxpayers a total of $821 million. The top five porkers for Energy and Water are Rep. Stephanie Herseth (D-S.D.) with $32.3 million; Rep. Tim Walz (D-Minn.) with $28.5 million ... more Green Star CEO Editorials Predict World Events With 85 Percent Accuracy 
San Diego CA (SPX) Jul 11, 2008Joseph LaStella, President of Green Star Products, has written many editorials and participated in radio interviews in which he has forecasted with 85% accuracy and many years in advance the energy shortages, food shortages, global warming disasters, and economic turmoil that exist today, and other events that are yet to come. For instance, Capitol Hill representatives need to know the ... more |
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Hokkaido, Japan (UPI) Jul 11, 2008A global crackdown on oil theft would aid Nigeria in its efforts to curtail its own growing problem with oil smuggling in the petroleum-rich Niger Delta, President Umaru Yar'Adua said while addressing leaders at the G8 summit earlier this week. "Stolen crude should be treated like stolen diamonds, because they both generate blood money," said Yar'Adua, referring to the estimated ... more As planet swelters, are algae unlikely saviour? 
Oslo (AFP) July 10, 2008As the world mulls over the conundrum of how to satisfy a seemingly endless appetite for energy and still slash greenhouse gas emissions, researchers have stumbled upon an unexpected hero: algae. So-called microalgae hold enormous potential when it comes to reining in both climate change, since they naturally absorb large amounts of carbon dioxide, as well as energy production, since they ... more BMW says it will test electric Mini models for California market 
Berlin (AFP) July 10, 2008German luxury carmaker BMW has said it is preparing to launch an electric Mini test series, following similar ventures by its main competitors. The Munich-based group said in a statement released late on Wednesday that it would produce "several hundred cars in the Mini series in coming months" in Oxford, England, and convert them in Germany to run on electricity. The test models will be ... more China's trade surplus falls nearly 12 percent in first half: govt 
Beijing (AFP) July 10, 2008China's trade surplus fell nearly 12 percent in the first half of 2008, official data showed Thursday, as a slowing global economy, rising yuan and the impacts of a devastating earthquake hit exporters. The surplus for the first six months of the year came in at 99.04 billion dollars, the customs bureau said, with strong domestic consumption also helping to boost imports and ease the trade ... more |
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Tel Aviv, Israel (SPX) Jul 11, 2008Energy company, S.D.E., which has developed an innovative technology for generating sea wave electricity, has signed an agreement for selling sea wave power plants throughout China. Construction of the power plants will be financed by investors from Hong Kong and China. Two joint venture companies, formed in Hong Kong by S.D.E and the investors for the implementation of the agreement, will ... more ICP Solar Expands Distribution In Russia And Ukraine 
Montreal, Canada (SPX) Jul 11, 2008ICP Solar Technologies has announced a new contract with Pro Sport, a major Automotive distributor in Russia and Ukraine. Pro Sport is one of the leading distributors, which offers the largest selection of Auto and Car parts of the Russian and Ukrainian Automotive After market. "The Eastern population is becoming more and more interested in worldwide brands. Plug and play solar chargers ... more APX To Provide Carbon Projects Infrastructure For Voluntary Carbon Standard 
Santa Clara CA (SPX) Jul 11, 2008APX has announced that the company has been selected as the exclusive solution provider by the Voluntary Carbon Standard (VCS) Association, a leading international standards organization, to develop and manage their centralized carbon project offset program and database. The VCS provides quality assurance for the world's carbon markets through its global program for approval of credible ... more Total chief comments will not affect Iran nuclear talks: France 
Paris (AFP) July 10, 2008The announcement by French energy giant Total that it is too risky to invest in Iran will not affect international efforts to resolve the crisis over Tehran's nuclear programme, France said Thursday. "This is a decision by a private company, which by its nature has no reason to interfere with the positions of the international community on Iran's nuclear programme," French foreign ministry ... more
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