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January 12, 2010
China, Malaysia to pump billions into Borneo power project
Kuala Lumpur (AFP) Jan 11, 2010
China's leading power grid operator SGCC and Malaysian development fund 1MDB said Monday they will establish massive energy projects worth 11 billion dollars in Malaysian Borneo. Prime Minister Najib Razak unveiled the joint venture between government development and investment firm 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB) and SGCC (State Grid Corporation of China). "In a short period of time ... read more

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Britain's 'energy crisis' not yet over
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China overtakes US as world's largest auto market in 2009
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Cold snap severely disrupts Norway's gas exports
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China ends espionage probe against Rio exec
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Rusal says Hong Kong IPO restriction no problem
Hong Kong (AFP) Jan 11, 2010
UC Rusal executives said Monday they are not concerned about restrictions that limit the aluminium giant's upcoming Hong Kong share sale to institutions and so-called professional investors. The city's market watchdog, the Securities and Futures Commission, slapped a condition on the 2.6 billion US dollar sale that requires a minimum investment of one million Hong Kong dollars (130,000 US do ... more

Britain boosts offshore with $160 billion
London (UPI) Jan 11, 2009
Britain has launched a $160 billion program to make the country the world's leader in offshore wind energy. No less than 16 European utilities were awarded licenses last week to develop wind farms off the British coastlines. Today, less than 2 gigawatts of power is generated by offshore turbines across the world -- the British program foresees an extra 32 GW to be installed, enough to p ... more

New EU foreign chief distances herself from anti-nuclear past
Brussels (AFP) Jan 11, 2010
The EU's new foreign affairs chief, Catherine Ashton, distanced herself Monday from her anti-nuclear past, as European lawmakers grilled her about her suitability for the post. "The relevance of the 1970s is not the relevance of 2010," she told deputies in Brussels. "I'm not a member of CND (Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament) and have not been a member of CND for 28 or 29 years. "I do not ... more

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Biofuel Crop Miscanthus Can Host Western Corn Rootworm


US Biofuels Policies Flawed


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21 dead in China gas leak, execs admit cover-up: state media

Explosion kills two at China chemical plant: Xinhua

Pakistan landslide kills 13, dozens missing: police

Power back in quake-hit northern California, minor damage

Powerful quake strikes Solomon Islands

Volcanic lava flows unabated in DR.Congo national park

SSTL Wins Key Role In Galileo Programme

DeLorme And SPOT Unveil First Handheld GPS with Satellite Communicator

You can take it with you: a wireless leash for your mobile phone

Obama crosses fingers on China in new year

Atlantic Eye: Lollygagging along

Outside View: Strategic incompetence

Israel readies new anti-missile system

Israeli anti-missile system shoots down major strategic threat

Israel succesfuly tests anti-rocket system

Space Technology Helps Mitigate Climate Change

Two NASA Satellites See Edzani Power Up In Clouds And Rainfall

The PARASOL Satellite Moving Off The A-Train Track

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First Thin Film Solar Charger With USB Connection
Tucson AZ (SPX) Jan 12, 2010
Global Solar Energy has introduced universal serial bus (USB) enabled SUNLINQ portable solar chargers to its line up. The SUNLINQ line is the only solution for portable solar power for any type of outdoor needs. This new feature charges and powers batteries for any mobile electronic device capable of connecting and charging via a USB interface, allowing consumers to keep their devices charged an ... more

Western Riverside Regional Wastewater Authority Dedicates 1MW System
Corona CA (SPX) Jan 12, 2010
Western Riverside County Regional Wastewater Authority (Authority), Wells Fargo and SunPower have dedicated a 1-megawatt solar power system at the West Riverside Wastewater Treatment Plant in Corona. SunPower designed and built the high-efficiency system, and financed the system with Wells Fargo through the $100 million sale leaseback program announced by the companies in June of 2009. "So ... more

Researcher Devises New Solar Pond Distillation System
Reno NV (SPX) Jan 12, 2010
Ecosystems of terminus lakes around the world could benefit from a new system being developed at the University of Nevada, Reno to desalinate water using a specialized low-cost solar pond and patented membrane distillation system powered by renewable energy. "These lakes - hundreds worldwide - such as the Great Salt Lake, the Salton Sea, the Aral Sea and Walker Lake here in Nevada, see a ... more

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Process Identified To Reduce PV Costs


Therminol Selected For New Solar Power Plant In Spain


GSE Systems Announces RELAP5-HD Nuclear Power Simulator Sale
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Nokia urges mobile developers to focus on poor nations

Sudan's Beshir quits army to run again for presidency

AU renews Somali peace force mandate

China overtakes US as world's largest auto market in 2009

Toyota Prius Japan's top-selling car in 2009

Sanyo rolls electric bicycles into US market

'Year 2010' smart-card bug turns Germans back to cash

Hubble Telescope peers at oldest ever galaxies

2010 tech bug hits German credit cards

Mini-Research Module MRM1 At Cape For Shuttle Processing

Astronauts Dock At ISS

Expedition 22 Keeps Busy While Awaiting Additional Crew Members

Shuttle Endeavour readied for a space trip

Space shuttle Atlantis lands back on Earth

Atlantis Ready For Landing Friday

Aerospace Engineering Program To Launch Graduate Program In The Fall

ISRO Reviews Cryogenic Engine

Indian Cryogenic Engine Rocket Launch Put On Hold

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Atomenergoprom Places Second Bond Series

ProCure Host for International Medical Physics Training in Protons

Nuclear Innovation North America Responds To CPS Energy Lawsuit

BARDA Awards Radiological Emergency Response Contracts

SMU Hosts NOvA Scientists

Obama crosses fingers on China in new year

European freeze hits transport as Britain limits gas

Cold snap triggers shortage in China's coal heartland

Bitter Florida cold drives up orange juice prices

Longer growing season cuts tree CO2 intake

21 dead in China gas leak, execs admit cover-up: state media

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China would never accept checks at Copenhagen: official

Sanyo rolls electric bicycles into US market

Britain grants licences for huge offshore wind farm expansion

Toyota Prius Japan's top-selling car in 2009

China overtakes Germany as top world exporter

China cements export lead with December surge

PSE And G Finalise Four NJ Solar Projects

Maryland's Largest Single Rooftop Solar Power Installation Unveiled

China, Saudi fail to resolve petrochemicals dispute

eSolar And Penglai Agree On Landmark Solar Thermal Agreement

Britain to shrug off wintry economic chill: analysts

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