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Fukushima indicates big gaps in world nuclear safety: BanGeneva (AFP) May 10, 2011 UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon said on Tuesday that the accident at Japan's Fukushima nuclear plant suggested that there were large gaps in international systems to deal with safety breaches. Ban also announced a high-level international meeting on the issue in New York on September 22 during the UN General Assembly session. "Men and women around the world are asking: are we really doing well and all that we can to safeguard the world's people in the case of nuclear accidents?" Ban said at a U ... read more |
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 Regulators cite US nuclear plant for safety mishap Federal regulators said Tuesday they will increase oversight of a southern US nuclear power plant after a low pressure coolant injection valve failed in October 2010. ... more | .. |
  Outside View: The risk of U.S. default Gold is selling for close to $1,500 an ounce, up from $258 in 2001. Jewelry and industrial applications absorb at least 80 percent of new supply. The economic expansion of the 2000s and the recent recovery have boosted commercial demand but this alone cannot explain the persistent surge in gold prices. ... more | .. |
 'Hamaoka plant halt cause Japan power shortage' The suspension of Japan's Hamaoka nuclear plant, located near a tectonic faultline southwest of Tokyo, may cause electricity supply problems this summer, Japan's economy minister said Tuesday. ... more | .. |
 Hong Kong to restrict foreign homebuyers from 2013 US judge OKs partial settlement in e-book case Nordic-Baltic states seek more cooperation Outside View: Jobs outlook grim Empire-style computers? Frenchman takes PCs to lap of luxury Google-Microsoft field smartphones to take on iPhone 5 EU businesses urge China's new leaders to speed reforms |
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  Carmanah Awarded Contract to Outfit Ontario Elementary Schools Carmanah Technologies has been awarded a contract valued at approximately $1.8 million (CAD) to provide solar grid-tied PV systems for two elementary schools in Southern Ontario. Architects and plan ... more | .. |
  Graphene optical modulators could lead to ultrafast communications Scientists at the University of California, Berkeley, have demonstrated a new technology for graphene that could break the current speed limits in digital communications. The team of researche ... more | .. |
  Russia says fire put out near radioactive facility Russian authorities claimed Tuesday to have put out a large wildfire that raged for several days over an area of radioactive contamination in Russia's central Ural region. ... more | .. |
  Merkel: Nord Stream deals good for Poland The Russian-European pipeline project Nord Stream, which brings Russian gas to Germany under the Baltic Sea and bypasses potential transit country Poland, is good for the country's security, German Chancellor Angela Merkel said Tuesday. ... more |
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Pacific microstate sells first passports to fund climate action
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 New Solar Charging Stations from Duo-Gard Rising interest in electric vehicles and solar power has sparked a Michigan manufacturer's development of solar-powered charging stations for cars, bikes, scooters, carts and motorcycles. Duo-Gard I ... more | .. |
 Merkel: No decision on Greek aid Germany, Europe's largest economy, won't commit more aid for Greece just yet, with German Chancellor Angela Merkel saying Tuesday she'd need to see the findings of a financial fact-finding mission to Athens before she makes a decision. ... more | .. |
 Solar Trust of America Expands into Photovoltaic Market Solar Trust of America has announced it signed a letter of intent with SolarHybrid AG to form a joint venture upon finalization of negotiations to be called SolarHybrid of America, LLC. The new comp ... more | .. |
 ManTech Awarded Contract to Support Development of Solar Energy The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has selected ManTech International for a prime contract to provide scientific, engineering and technical support assistance (SETA) services for the department's S ... more |
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  China's April trade surplus balloons to $11.4 bn China's politically-sensitive trade surplus ballooned to $11.4 billion in April and exports hit a record monthly high, data showed Tuesday, as Washington pressured Beijing for a stronger currency. ... more | .. |
 Centrosolar Debuts Ontario Made S-Series Centrosolar Canada has announced the release of the S-Series photovoltaic modules, now available to local solar dealers and installers. Engineered in Germany and manufactured in Ontario, Centrosolar ... more | .. |
 Japan's TEPCO submits compensation aid request to govt The president of TEPCO on Tuesday submitted a request for Japanese government aid in compensating those affected by its stricken nuclear power plant, as the utility said it faced funding problems. ... more | .. |
  Electric cars take off in Norway They speed past gas guzzlers in traffic, ignore congestion charges and get city centre parking for free. In a country whose wealth is fuelled by oil, Oslo has become the world capital of the electric car. ... more |
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Space Force taps five firms to develop secure global tactical satcom solutions
SES Secures 5 Year Army Contract for Global Tactical Satellite Communications
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 China auto sales fall for first time in over 2 years China's auto sales dipped 0.25 percent in April in their first on-year fall in more than two years, data showed Tuesday, as the market's explosive growth showed its clearest sign yet of cooling. ... more | .. |
 Methane in water near US shale gas drillers: study Methane leaks are contaminating drinking water near shale gas drilling sites in the northeastern United States, scientists said Tuesday, placing a further question mark over this fast-growing energy source. ... more | .. |
 Russia tests Iran nuclear power reactor: official Russia has successfully completed a vital pre-launch test at the Bushehr nuclear power plant in Iran, the country's nuclear export agency said on Tuesday. ... more | .. |
 Companies Form Strategic Alliance to Capitalize on Growing Indian Solar Market United Solar, the leading global manufacturer of flexible, thin-film solar laminates and a wholly owned subsidiary of Energy Conversion Devices, Inc. (ECD) has announced an order for 500 kilowatts ( ... more |
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 JBI to Supply Oxy Vinyl Canada With Alternative Fuel JBI reports that Oxy Vinyl Canada, a wholly owned subsidiary of Occidental Petroleum has agreed to purchase JBI's low sulphur heating oil for $109.80 per barrel. Low sulphur heating oil is a p ... more | .. |
 Consumption, carbon emissions and international trade Accurately calculating the amount of carbon dioxide emitted in the process of producing and bringing products to our doorsteps is nearly impossible, but still a worthwhile effort, two Carnegie resea ... more | .. |
 Methane levels 17 times higher in water wells near hydrofracking sites A study by Duke University researchers has found high levels of leaked methane in well water collected near shale-gas drilling and hydrofracking sites. The scientists collected and analyzed water sa ... more | .. |
 'Swiss cheese' design enables thin film silicon solar cells with potential for higher efficiencies A bold new design for thin film solar cells that requires significantly less silicon - and may boost their efficiency - is the result of an industry/academia collaboration between Oerlikon Solar in ... more |
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Dogs of war: China touts killer robot 'wolves'
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 Pentagonal tiles pave the way towards organic electronics New research paves way for the nanoscale self-assembly of organic building blocks, a promising new route towards the next generation of ultra-small electronic devices. Ring-like molecules with unusu ... more | .. |
 Booming Chile grapples with uneven growth Chile's economy is booming but officials warn currency appreciation, inflation and continuing dependence on commodities exports all carry risks that can spoil chances of consistent growth in the coming months. ... more | .. |
 Direct removal of carbon dioxide from air likely not viable Technologies for removing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere are unlikely to offer an economically feasible way to slow human-driven climate change for several decades, according to a report issued ... more | .. |
 Quebec unveils $80 bln plan for undeveloped north Quebec unveiled an $80-billion plan on Monday to rev up forestry and mining development over the next 25 years in its vast northern region, dubbed one of the world's last unspoiled wildernesses. ... more |
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 More effective and less risky when you paint the hull of your boat Every boat owner recognises the dilemma: environmentally friendly or effective. Researchers at the University of Gothenburg have now found a way of reconciling these two almost unattainable aims. ... more | .. |
  Direct Air Capture of CO2 with Chemicals The American Physical Society has released a new assessment - Direct Air Capture of CO2 with Chemicals - to better inform the scientific community on the technical aspects of removing carbon dioxide ... more | .. |
 Germany at 40% nuke capacity, no issues Only 10 out of the 21 nuclear reactors in Germany are currently running and there haven't been any power outages, suggesting that government plans to drop nuclear could be realized quicker than expected. ... more | .. |
  US, China sit down for high-level talks The United States and China will begin two days of high-level talks Monday on a gamut of political and economic issues, including thorny areas like human rights, foreign exchange and trade. ... more |
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