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LA County Solar Mapping Portal Provides Visual Snapshot Of Solar Los Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 24, 2009 
CH2M HILL has completed the initial phase of the Los Angeles County Solar Mapping Portal, the largest solar map in terms of geographic area to date. The map enables the county to accurately estimate the solar potential of government facility rooftops and for all residents to view existing solar photovoltaic (PV) installations in the city, including those on residential, commercial and gove ... read moreStudy may lead to new biomass processing 
Los Alamos, N.M., April 23, 2009 U.S. scientists say they've determined what makes the cell walls of some inedible plants so tough -- a finding that might lead to better biomass processing. The researchers at the Los Alamos National Laboratory said they have identified potential weaknesses among sheets of cellulose molecules comprising lignocellulosic biomass-- a material that might be an abundant source of sugar that ... more
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Pollution in Chinese cities 'extremely severe': minister
Beijing (AFP) April 23, 2009Air pollution in China's cities remains very serious, state media on Thursday quoted a minister as saying, amid an ongoing battle to clean up the skies in the world's largest coal-consuming nation. "There is the potential for serious air pollution incidents to happen, and the air environment situation is extremely severe," environmental protection minister Zhou Shengxian told parliament, the ... more Obama launches push for green revolution 
Newton, Iowa (AFP) April 22, 2009President Barack Obama Wednesday launched his push for a green energy revolution and to pass historic climate change legislation, making his pitch from a wind energy factory on Earth Day. Obama argued in Iowa, the state that set him on the road to the White House, that bloated US energy consumption was inflicting an unacceptable cost on the economy and the climate, as his top environmental ... more Chinese firm recalls tainted luncheon meat: report 
Shanghai (AFP) April 23, 2009A major Chinese meat processor has recalled 100 boxes of luncheon meat containing a banned chemical, Chinese media reported Thursday. China Yurun Food Group destroyed the products, made of unspecified minced meat from a Chinese slaughterhouse, the National Business Daily said, citing the provincial quality watchdog and an unnamed Yurun official. An official with Yurun's public relations ... more  |
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US Sunlight Unveils Next Gen Solar Power Attic Fans
Livermore CA (SPX) Apr 24, 2009U.S. Sunlight has announced the launch of its new product - the Solar Powered Attic Fan; an easy to install fan that is proven to save money when installed on existing homes as well as new construction. With its advanced design, simple installation and low price, U.S. Sunlight Corporation is offering an easy and affordable way for homeowners to improve their homes by participating in an ec ... more Taiwan says to spend 1.33 bln dlrs on green energy 
Taipei (AFP) April 23, 2009Taiwan plans to invest 45 billion Taiwan dollars (1.33 billion) over five years as part of its move to develop clean energy, officials said Thursday. Taipei would budget 20 billion dollars for various clean energy-related research and development projects, according to a proposal approved during a cabinet meeting, the government said in a statement. A further 25 billion dollars would be ... more SKorea's Supreme Court orders retrial over oil spill 
Seoul (AFP) April 23, 2009South Korea's Supreme Court Thursday ordered a retrial for the Indian captain and chief officer of a Hong Kong supertanker jailed over the country's worst oil spill. The court also ordered a retrial for Korean seamen handed jail terms over the accident. International shipping groups say the tanker crew were blameless and have mounted a campaign to have their convictions quashed. Indian ... more First Solar Secures Financing For 53MW Solar Power Plant In Germany 
Tempe AZ (SPX) Apr 24, 2009First Solar and Juwi Holding AG have announced that they have secured financing for a 53 megawatt (MW) DC photovoltaic (PV) power plant near the German city of Cottbus. More than 80 percent of the required project capital is financed through non-recourse debt from a consortium of banks. First Solar and Juwi intend to sell the majority of the project after its completion. Construction ... more |
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