Greener cars the price for automaker aid
Paris (AFP) Nov 23, 2008
As giant auto makers beg governments to bail them out of the economic crisis that has brought them to their knees, some authorities have named a price - make greener cars to drive. The EU has committed to cutting greenhouse gas emissions by a fifth by 2020 as part of efforts to curb the warming of the Earth's climate which scientists warn could have a devastating impact, hitting poor countr ... read more
Poisonous gas sickens more than 100 children in China: report
Beijing (AFP) Nov 21, 2008
More than 100 primary school students in south China were taken to hospital after they inhaled gas emitted by an illegal refinery nearby, a local official and state media said Friday. The sulphurous gas escaped at about 9:00 am (0100 GMT) Thursday in Zengcheng city, Guangdong province, Tang Jianning, an official dealing with emergency affairs at the city government, told AFP by telephone. ... more
Property investors look East for hope amid economic crisis
Hong Kong (AFP) Nov 23, 2008
There could have been no worse time to hold an expo on the Asian property market this year than November. As the impact of the global financial crisis on the region unravels -- in the form a slumping stock market, company bankruptcies, steep falls in flat prices, and job cuts -- even the most daring of property investors have taken a step back. It was against this backdrop that the Asia ... more
Russia eyes Cuba investments ahead of Medvedev trip
Havana (AFP) Nov 22, 2008
Russia announced Saturday it is negotiating major investments in Cuba's oil and nickel industries, just days ahead of an official visit by Russian President Dmitry Medvedev. Russian ambassador Mikhail Kamynin told the weekly Opciones there were deals under consideration with specific Russian firms to search for oil offshore in Cuba's exclusive economic zone in the Gulf of Mexico. ... more
New Fusion Solar Messenger Bag
Round Rock TX (SPX) Nov 24, 2008
Keeping your batteries charged and ready to go is an obsession for many consumers of personal electronics. The original patented Eclipse Solar Gear product line is designed to trickle charge the batteries of many types and brands of electronics including cell phones, smart phones, hand-held GPS units, and MP3 players with a convenient solar charging solution. Basically anything you can plu ... more
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GE Consumer And Industrial Develop Innovative Line Of Solar Water Heaters
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EMCORE Deploys First CPV System In China
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Everphoton Launches MSPS-1 Mobile Solar Power Supply Station
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Powell's Books Invests In Solar Energy
Portland OR (SPX) Nov 24, 2008
Powell's Books, Oregon's beloved institution and one of the nation's largest booksellers now has another "largest" claim to add to its list. In December 2008, the company will begin harnessing the sun's power with one of the largest solar electric installations in the State of Oregon. Construction is well underway on a 100-kilowatt photovoltaic system positioned on the spacious roof of Po ... more
Spanish police detain 30 at Greenpeace nuclear power plant protest
Madrid (AFP) Nov 20, 2008
Police in Spain detained 30 Greenpeace activists Thursday who had blocked the entrance to the country's oldest nuclear power station which the environmental group is urging the government to close, the group said. Sixty protesters, wearing bright yellow raincoats, gathered outside the entrance Garona power plant, located some 350 kilometres (220 miles) north of Madrid, just before dawn ... more
Isle of Man resists growing pressure on tax havens
Douglas, Isle Of Man (AFP) Nov 23, 2008
The global banking crisis is shining a spotlight on this windswept island in the Irish Sea as world leaders including US president-elect Barack Obama threaten to crack down on tax havens. At first glance, the Isle of Man appears much like any other English seaside resort -- except it is home to almost 54 billion pounds (64 billion euros, 80 billion dollars) of offshore bank deposits. ... more
Firms ink deal to build 4bn euro Bulgaria nuclear plant
Sofia (AFP) Nov 21, 2008
Russian company Atomstroyexport signed an agreement on Friday with French and German subcontractors to build a new nuclear power plant in northern Bulgaria, a statement said. A consortium featuring French giant Areva and Germany's Siemens, CARSIB, was chosen by the Russian company to design the new facility's control and operations, safety, conditioning and electric systems, Atomstroyexport ... more
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