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December 01, 2009
Falklands' oil quest takes off
Stanley, Falkland Islands (UPI) Nov 30, 2009
The Falkland Islands' quest for potentially vast quantities of hydrocarbons offshore has taken off with an exploratory drilling season after operators raised enough cash to lease a rig from Scotland. The semisubmersible Ocean Guardian rig, in operation in the North Sea for well over 20 years, was leased by Desire Petroleum as part of an ambitious plan to explore reserves in the North ... read more

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ORNL "Deep Retrofits" Can Cut Home Energy Bills In Half
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Hong Kong's carbon footprint second highest in world: report
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Russia, Iran steer shy of start date for nuclear power plant
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Global Concentrated PV Market Worth 266 Million Dollars By 2014
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Memory Foam Mattress Review & Tempur-Pedic Mattress Comparison

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Small South Florida Company Helps Power World's Largest Cruise Ship
Miami FL (SPX) Dec 01, 2009
When the world's largest cruise ship departs on its maiden voyage from Ft. Lauderdale on December 1, 2009, passengers aboard Royal Caribbean International's Oasis of the Seas can take comfort in knowing that their vacation is powered in part by guilt-free energy from the sun. Royal Caribbean's commitment to the environment drove the company to design the largest and yet most energy ... more

Go Green This Holiday Season With Solar-Powered Gifts
Tualatin OR (SPX) Dec 01, 2009
Holiday shoppers looking for green gifts can add to their list the new +ECO Solar Weather Clock and +ECO Solar Weather Station from Oregon Scientific. The sleek, eco-friendly clock and weather station are must-haves for gadget gurus and make practical gifts for just about anyone on your holiday gift list, especially the eco-conscious. Each of the new +ECO products comes equipped with ... more

France's EDF to join South Stream pipeline
Moscow (UPI) Nov 30, 2009
French energy giant EDF is planning to join the Russian-Italian South Stream pipeline project. EDF on Monday signed a memorandum of understanding linked to the construction of the pipeline's offshore section and will likely acquire a 10 percent stake in the project, it was announced during a visit of Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin to Paris. Gazprom CEO Alexei Miller said ... more

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World oil prices recover slightly as Dubai strains ease


Gas tragedy leaves legacy of 'Bhopal brides' 25 years on


Areva to open exclusive talks with Alstom, Schneider
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World set for big drop in annual disaster bill: Swiss Re

Bangladesh ferry toll hits 33, many missing: police

China sentences quake activist to three years: wife

Unusually mild Atlantic hurricane season comes to an end

Nearly half of Venice underwater

Saudi king orders inquiry into deadly Jeddah flood

Device can track people without sensors

New Method To Measure Snow And Soil Moisture With GPS

Inauguration Of Site Of Galileo Station At Kourou

Chinese communist official's family at Paris debutantes ball

India expects US to lift technology transfer sanctions

Obama rolls red carpet for 'indispensable' India

NATO chief mulls missile shield if Iran gets bomb

Japan FM says govt must justify missile defence spending

Chile buying U.S. weapons, radar

Ball Aerospace Selected For Second NASA GMI Microwave Imager

GOES-14 (O) Moving Into On-Orbit Storage Around Earth

TerraSAR-X Image Of The Month: Oil Disaster Off The Australian Coast

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Russia's ARMZ wants two-thirds of Canadian rival: reports
Moscow (AFP) Nov 30, 2009
Russian state-owned mining firm ARMZ Uranium Holding Company wants to acquire at least two-thirds of Canadian rival Khan Resources Incorporated, Russian news agencies reported on Monday. "Two-thirds of shares would suit us," ARMZ director general Vadim Jivov was quoted as saying by Ria Novosti on Monday, adding that his company would not buy at "just any price." ... more

Suniva Solar Cell Technology Powers India's First Large-Scale Solar Project
Norcross GA (SPX) Dec 01, 2009
Suniva has announced the completion of its collaborative project with Titan Energy Systems Ltd. to create India's first large-scale project in Jamuria, West Bengal. Suniva's cells power the 1MW solar electric power plant which is expected to expand an additional 250kW early next year. "High-efficiency solar technology presents significant advantages in terms of land use and balance ... more

Leading Solar Cell Manufacturer Expands Production With SOLARIS
Balzers, Liechtenstein (SPX) Dec 01, 2009
A leading European crystalline solar cell manufacturer places for the first time a large order for multiple SOLARIS systems. The SOLARIS, which offers various advantages with its revolutionary coating technology was introduced to the market just a few weeks ago. The customer will use the SOLARIS from Oerlikon Systems to significantly increase their production capacity in North America. ... more

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China Australia's top trading partner: official data


Taiwan seeking safeguards in China trade pact: govt


Chinese communist official's family at Paris debutantes ball
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Japan to send hundreds of peace-keepers to Sudan: report

Guinea junta threatens to keep opposition out of election

Mugabe faces diamond ban -- again

China's Geely to own Volvo technology: report

Saab's road ahead leads to shutdown -- or Chinese rescue

BAIC to 'reassess' options after Saab bid fails: state media

LHC Sets New World Record

Two Circulating Beams Bring First Collisions In LHC

First Black Holes May Have Incubated In Giant Cocoons

ISS Crew Members Prepare For Departure

Soyuz TMA-17 Crews Take Final Tests Before Flight To ISS

More fire alarms sound aboard the ISS

Space shuttle Atlantis lands back on Earth

Atlantis Ready For Landing Friday

Shuttle undocks from station, returns to Earth

Rocket Stars: The Guys Making Rocket Science A Career

Russia Could Delay Maiden Launch Of Angara Rocket

NASA rocket launch advances Moon mission dream

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Copenhagen climate talks: Main issues

First lawsuit starts in China milk scandal: state media

Predictions for climate change this century

Bangladesh ferry toll hits 33, many missing: police

Australian scientists aim to reduce sheep burps

Japanese company raises safe puffer fish

Artificial meat grown in laboratory

How global warming is having an impact

Top French chefs take bluefin tuna off the menu

Climate 'time bombs' stoke scientists' fears

'Nuclear pope' ElBaradei steps down

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US, India inch closer to nuclear deal: Indian official

Iraq resumes oil exports to Turkey after pipeline sabotage

British nuclear watchdog issues concerns on reactors

Hopes rise for climate talks as rich countries ante up

Bhopal gas survivors mark 25 years of agony

China's Geely to own Volvo technology: report

EU figures show resilient China trade, lower deficit

Airbus: First flight for delayed A400M next month

Nuclear science to fight sleeping sickness

China to keep pumping out carbon despite climate pledge

Iran MPs call for reduced ties with UN atomic watchdog

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