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Deep below the Deepwater Horizon oil spillLausanne, France (SPX) Jul 21, 2011 For the first time, scientists gathered oil and gas directly as it escaped from a deep ocean wellhead - that of the damaged Deepwater Horizon oil rig. What they found allows a better understanding of how pollution is partitioned and transported in the depths of the Gulf of Mexico and permits superior estimation of the environmental impact of escaping oil, allowing for a more precise evaluation of previously estimated repercussions on seafloor life in the future. The explosion of the Deepwater Hori ... read more |
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  Hydrogen may be key to growth of high-quality graphene A new approach to growing graphene greatly reduces problems that have plagued researchers in the past and clears a path to the crystalline form of graphite's use in sophisticated electronic devices ... more | .. |
  EU announces biofuel guidelines The European Commission says it wants to ensure biofuels used in the European Union are produced in an environmentally sustainable way. ... more | .. |
 Philippine MPs visit Spratlys despite China warning Defiant Philippine lawmakers flew to an island in the disputed Spratly chain Wednesday, ignoring warnings from China that the trip would destabilise the region and damage ties. ... 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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 China's CNOOC to buy Canadian oil sands developer Chinese oil giant CNOOC has agreed to take over Canadian oil sands developer OPTI for about $2.1 billion, the companies said Wednesday, as China moves to secure more resources in North America. ... more | .. |
  Telvent Expands Nordic Presence Telvent has announced that the Finnish utility company Fortum has selected Telvent to design, develop and implement a smart metering system for its Norwegian customers. The new Telvent Titaniu ... more | .. |
  A standard solution to PV safety fears News has emerged recently of another situation where concern has been raised over the safety of certain domestic solar PV installations. On this occasion, in Australia, the NSW Government issued det ... more | .. |
 Solar Panels Keep Buildings Cool Those solar panels on top of your roof aren't just providing clean power; they are cooling your house, or your workplace, too, according to a team of researchers led by Jan Kleissl, a professor of e ... more |
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Airbus CO3D satellites begin mission to generate high precision global 3D map
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 Westfield Amps Up Sustainability Efforts in Southern California Westfield Group has announced two solar energy initiatives in Greater Los Angeles, totaling $6 million, taking place at Westfield Topanga, and Westfield Fashion Square, two of the company's premier ... more | .. |
 Conducting energy on a nano scale Modern electronics as we know them, from televisions to computers, depend on conducting materials that can control electronic properties. As technology shrinks down to pocket sized communications de ... more | .. |
 PV System Test Reports Made Simple A new dedicated software program for the solar PV industry helps system installers produce all electrical test documentation for client handover packs quickly and easily. The new Seaward Solar ... more | .. |
 TE Connectivity HM And HW Labels Now UL Recognized For Use On The Backside Of Solar Panels TE Connectivity (TE) has announced that its HM high-tack metalized polyester and HW high-tack white polyester labels have received UL recognition for use on the backside of solar panels with typical ... more |
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  Estonian wind farm taps GE for turbines Estonian wind energy providers this week tapped GE for 18 turbines to outfit what will be one of the biggest wind farms in the Baltic region. ... more | .. |
  Chilean copper-molybdenum mine moves ahead Chile's Sierra Gorda copper-molybdenum mining project is moving ahead with a $1 billion participation from Fluor Corp. ... more | .. |
 Oil from huge spill reaches Chinese coast: Xinhua Oil from a huge spill off China's coast has been found ashore in two separate areas, state media reported on Wednesday, sparking calls for greater transparency about the disaster. ... more | .. |
  Taiwan boosts profile of Hong Kong, Macau offices Taiwan on Wednesday upgraded the status of its de facto consulate in Hong Kong, in a move described as "historic" by officials with analysts saying it signalled warming ties with mainland China. ... more |
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US, India launch powerful Earth-monitoring satellite
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  New France nuclear reactor delayed to 2016: EDF French energy group EDF announced Wednesday a further two-year delay to its new-generation nuclear reactor at Flamanville in western France. ... more | .. |
 Russia charges ex-nuclear director with fraud Russia on Wednesday announced the arrest of one its most senior former nuclear officials for allegedly pocketing state research grants and stealing other people's work off the Internet. ... more | .. |
 ASEAN chief says world is watching South China Sea Asia must find ways to resolve its territorial disputes if it wants to play a more central role in world affairs, Association of Southeast Asian Nations chief Surin Pitsuwan said Wednesday. ... more | .. |
ASEAN, China hail progress on South China Sea disputes Southeast Asia and China on Wednesday hailed "significant" progress toward resolving disputes in the South China Sea, a strategic waterway believed to contain vast energy reserves. ... more |
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 Wind-turbine placement produces tenfold power increase The power output of wind farms can be increased by an order of magnitude-at least tenfold-simply by optimizing the placement of turbines on a given plot of land, say researchers at the California In ... more | .. |
 New way to store sun's heat A novel application of carbon nanotubes, developed by MIT researchers, shows promise as an innovative approach to storing solar energy for use whenever it's needed. Storing the sun's heat in c ... more | .. |
 Latest DUNMORE Innovation Adds Unique Identifiers to Backsheet DUNMORE believes that protecting solar modules from copies and imitations is becoming increasingly important in the photovoltaics industry. To help distinguish between original products and knock-of ... more |
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Navy F-35 jet crashes in California
Slingshot unveils TALOS AI to simulate and support strategic space operations
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 North Carolina Solar Center Expands Testing Capabilities With Donated Solar Array The North Carolina Solar Center has expanded yet again. The prominent solar research and development facility on North Carolina State University's campus in Raleigh has added a 1.98 kW photovoltaic ... more | .. |
 Solar Frontier Ships 150 Watt CIS Modules Globally Solar Frontier has announced that it has started shipping 150 Watt CIS modules after accelerating its production roadmap and achieving production targets ahead of schedule at its state-of-the-art Ku ... more | .. |
 Solar Power International to be Held in Dallas Solar Power International 2011 (SPI 2011) will take place October 17-20 at the Dallas Convention Center. Presented by Solar Electric Power Association (SEPA) and Solar Energy Industries Association ... more | .. |
 India reveals 'world's biggest' uranium discovery A new mine in south India could contain the largest reserves of uranium in the world, a government official said in remarks reported Tuesday, signalling a major boost for the energy-hungry nation. ... more |
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 Oil from giant spill reaches Chinese coast: Xinhua Oil from a huge spill off the Chinese coast has been found washed up on the shore in two separate areas, state media reported on Wednesday. ... more | .. |
 South Korea govt. warns on fuel price hike Rising fuel prices in South Korea have aroused public anger, with the government promising to investigate price surges. ... more | .. |
 US Air Force: We want to use biofuels The US Air Force is ready to switch to biofuels to help power its warplanes but the price of alternative fuels remains too high, military officials said Tuesday. ... more | .. |
 United Solar Reaches New Levels of Efficiency United Solar has announced that it has achieved a world record efficiency of 16.3% for thin-film silicon solar technology. This achievement is higher than the previous record of 15.4%, also reached ... more |
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