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Global warming: Sweden cleanest, SArabia dirtiest, says index Poznan, Poland (AFP) Dec 10, 2008 
Sweden does the most of any country for tackling emissions of greenhouse gases, while Saudi Arabia does the least, according to a barometer published on Wednesday by watchdogs at the UN climate talks here. But the annual "Climate Change Performance Index" placed Sweden only fourth on its list, for no prizes were allotted for the top three places. "Not a single country is to be judged as ... read moreWorries grow for Chinese economy amid global downturn 
Beijing (AFP) Dec 9, 2008Chinese exports fell for the first time in seven years in November, data showed Wednesday as the global economic crisis caught up with the Asian powerhouse. Elsewhere, Japan received more bad news as a gauge of business investment fell sharply and US investors eyed negotiations between lawmakers on a rescue plan for the vital auto sector which could go to a vote Wednesday. ... more
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China leaders draft 2009 macroeconomic policy
Beijing (AFP) Dec 10, 2008China's top leaders ended the most important economic policy gathering of the year Wednesday, focusing on how to stimulate demand and create jobs in 2009 to ward off the global economic crisis. The annual Central Economic Work Conference, chaired by President Hu Jintao and Prime Minister Wen Jiabao, wrapped up after three days with a macroeconomic policy blueprint for next year, the government ... more Russia, Argentina sign cooperation deals 
Moscow (AFP) Dec 10, 2008The presidents of Russia and Argentina Wednesday sealed an array of cooperation deals, including in nuclear energy, and vowed to work together to promote a "multipolar world." Russian President Dmitry Medvedev and visiting Argentinian counterpart Cristina Kirchner held talks in the Kremlin that focused on promoting economic relations beyond trade towards areas like nuclear energy or military ... more Greentech Media Announces 2009 Solar Research Service 
Boston MA (SPX) Dec 11, 2008Greentech Media has announced the launch of its 2009 Solar Research Service, designed to deliver the most detailed and comprehensive market data on the entire solar supply chain. This new service builds on Greentech Media's successful published line of research titles and adds a rich menu of advisory services to provide a complete package of analysis for the 2009 calendar year. Greentech ... more  |
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Analysis: Small carmakers fear bailout
Washington DC (UPI) Dec 10, 2008Congress and the White House are one step closer to an auto bailout agreement, but the plan shuns small car companies and doesn't provide enough safeguards to ensure the Big Three change their ways, some experts say. On Monday congressional Democrats sent a bailout proposal to the White House that would provide $15 billion in bridge, or short-term, loans to the Big Three. The White ... more Kopin Develops Nanostructured Indium Gallium Phosphide Solar Cell Technology 
Taunton MA (SPX) Dec 11, 2008Kopin has announced that it has been selected for award of a $600,000 NASA contract to produce nanostructured solar cells comprised of indium gallium phosphide (InGaP) materials. The goal of this two-year project, a NASA Phase II Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program, is to develop a solar cell design that is more efficient and less expensive than conventional multi-junction ... more Japan harnesses commuters' stamping for power 
Tokyo (AFP) Dec 10, 2008Japan has found a way to harness clean energy from thousands of stamping feet that pass through one of its busiest train stations every day. Panels that generate energy from vibrations have been laid by ticket gates through which up to 80,000 passengers pass every day at Tokyo station. In theory, the system consisting of slates, rubber sheets and ceramics can generate enough energy to ... more Court jails tanker officers over SKorea's worst oil spill 
Daejeon, South Korea (AFP) Dec 10, 2008A court Wednesday jailed the Indian captain and chief officer of a Hong Kong supertanker after ruling they were partly to blame for South Korea's worst oil spill. The appeal court, overturning a lower court ruling, found the Hebei Spirit's top officers failed to take prompt action to reduce the spillage on December 7 last year which fouled miles of beaches. Captain Jasprit Chawla was ... more |
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