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China slams US solar probe as 'protectionist'Beijing (AFP) Dec 4, 2011 China on Sunday accused the United States of "protectionist attitudes" towards Chinese solar panel makers and warned that a US investigation could hurt global efforts to cut emissions cheaply. A US trade panel vote to continue a probe into Chinese imports "betrayed the insincerity of America ... in pushing climate talks while being indifferent to cutting emissions in an affordable way", the official Xinhua news agency said. As countries try to reach an agreement on emission cuts at the global cl ... read more |
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  Nissan Leaf electric wins Japan car of the year Japanese motor giant Nissan won Car of the Year Japan at the Tokyo Motor Show on Saturday for its Leaf electric model, its makers said, the first time an electric vehicle has picked up the award. ... more | .. |
  India's uranium mines cast a health shadow Gudiya Das whines as flies settle on her face, waiting for her mother to swat them while she lies on a cot in Ichra, one in a cluster of villages around India's only functioning uranium mines. ... more | .. |
  China's workers flex their muscles as growth slows Faced with lay-offs and wage cuts as falling demand in the West hits the country's vast manufacturing sector, the workers who have powered China's breakneck growth are refusing to go quietly. ... 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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 Australia's ruling party overturns India uranium ban Australia's ruling Labor party voted Sunday to lift a long-standing ban on exporting uranium to India after a passionate debate about nuclear weapons and reactor safety following Japan's quake crisis. ... more | .. |
  Smartphone snooping sparks lawsuits and denials A California startup behind smartphone software accused of snooping on users stepped up the defense of its creation on Friday in the face of freshly filed lawsuits. ... more | .. |
  China non-manufacturing sector contracts China's non-manufacturing sector contracted in November, according to data released Saturday, as Beijing begins to ease its monetary policy amid signs of a slowdown in the world's second largest economy. ... more | .. |
  Oil to hit $250 if new Iran sanctions applied; MP Oil prices will soar to $250 a barrel if new US and EU sanctions being threatened against Iran are applied, the head of Iran's parliamentary economic commission predicted, Keyhan newspaper reported Sunday. ... more |
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Restoring sea floor after mining may not be possible, researchers warn
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 Peru leader skips summits amid mine dispute Peruvian President Ollanta Humala on Friday canceled a trip to Venezuela and Mexico for two regional summits as a dispute over a $4.8 billion gold mining project dragged on in the north of the country. ... more | .. |
 Outside View: Many adults quit labor force The U.S. economy added 120,000 jobs in November and unemployment fell to 8.6 percent from 9.0 percent in October. ... more | .. |
 Argentina draws Spain into Falklands row Argentina has drawn Spain into its sovereignty claims over British-ruled Falkland Islands in the South Atlantic after its naval patrols boarded Spanish fishing vessels in the area. ... more | .. |
 Top China officials sound alarm on exports, growth Leading Chinese officials have painted a gloomy picture for the nation's exports - a key engine of growth - warning that the global slowdown threatened the world's second largest economy. ... more |
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 State of emergency declared in Peru's mining conflict area Peruvian President Ollanta Humala on Sunday declared a state of emergency in a mining region in the north of the country, which has been the site of a bitter conflict. ... more | .. |
  Hundreds of flights cancelled due to Beijing smog Beijing authorities cancelled hundreds of flights and shut motorways on Monday as thick smog descended on the Chinese capital, reducing visibility at one of the world's busiest airports. ... more | .. |
 China sends envoy to free up South Sudan oil Beijing said Monday it was sending an envoy to try to resolve a row over oil exports between Sudan and South Sudan, where China has substantial oil interests. ... more | .. |
 Paris revs up for electric car rentals Four years after transforming the city's two-wheeled transport habits with an easy-to-rent bicycle system, Paris officials hope to achieve similar results for drivers. ... more |
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UCF researchers developing new methods to passively mitigate lunar dust for space exploration
NASA Research Shows Path Toward Protocells on Titan
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 Greenpeace activists break into French nuclear plant Activists from environmental group Greenpeace managed to sneak into a nuclear power plant near Paris Monday in a move they said highlighted the dangers posed by France's reliance on atomic energy. ... more | .. |
 SolarStrong proceeds without federal help SolarCity's $1 billion plan to install solar panels on privatized U.S. military communities across the nation is moving forward with a loan from Bank of America Merrill Lynch even though it wasn't granted a loan guarantee from the U.S. Department of Energy. ... more | .. |
 EU seeks billions for energy research The European Commission said this week that it's seeking $42.6 billion for scientific research on "secure, clean and efficient energy" and other societal needs. ... more | .. |
  China broadband to get faster, cheaper: Xinhua Two government-owned Chinese telecom firms said Friday they would raise the speed of their broadband services while lowering their costs over the next five years, state-run media reported. ... more |
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 Green light for Google's acquisition of Admeld Google's bid for a bigger slice of the display advertising market received a boost Friday as the Justice Department gave the green light to its $400 million purchase of online ad company Admeld. ... more | .. |
 China says cannot use forex reserves to rescue Europe China's vice foreign minister on Friday ruled out using the nation's vast foreign exchange reserves to bail out Europe, as the debt-laden continent tries to stave off the risk of a massive default. ... more | .. |
 Samsung tablet ban extended in Australia Australia's High Court Friday extended a ban on selling Samsung's Galaxy 10.1 tablet for at least another week, despite a lower court allowing the device to compete in stores with Apple's iPad. ... more | .. |
 YouTube remake spotlights TV-style channels YouTube on Thursday unveiled a major redesign that showcases television-style channels and promises slicker integration with other Google online properties. ... more |
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Eutelsat strikes global satellite internet deal with UK govt
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 Smartphone addicts starting to feel the pain Users of smartphones and tablet computers are starting to get high-tech blues, as increasing numbers of the tech savvy are coming down with ailments from "text neck" to "text thumb injury". ... more | .. |
 Brazil orders Chevron to shut down production well Brazilian authorities ordered US oil giant Chevron on Thursday to shut down a production well at an offshore facility where a leak was discovered last month. ... more | .. |
 Jamie Hahn at PV Power Generation Mid-West and East Conference Rooftop solar makes tremendous sense. Underutilized rooftop assets are a perfect platform for deploying distributed solar generation facilities where power is most needed - under the roof. Tha ... more | .. |
  New Bladed link to offshore code checking tools In the years to come an increasing number of offshore wind turbine (OWT) installations are expected in deeper waters. This will require the use of more complex braced support structures such as jack ... more |
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 AREVA Wind M5000-135 offshore turbine evolves proven M5000 platform AREVA Wind proudly unveiled the latest product extension of its M5000 product platform: the M5000-135. The M5000-135 enhances the M5000's proven technology with a new 135m-rotor. The design of the M ... more | .. |
 Petroleum-eating mushrooms Take a Petri dish containing crude petroleum and it will release a strong odor distinctive of the toxins that make up the fossil fuel. Sprinkle mushroom spores over the Petri dish and let it sit for ... more | .. |
 UCLA researchers demonstrate fully printed carbon nanotube transistor circuits for displays Since the invention of liquid crystal displays in the mid-1960s, display electronics have undergone rapid transformation. Recently developed organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs) have shown several ... more | .. |
 At a crossroads who runs the red light In 2008, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 2.3 million automobile crashes occurred at intersections across the United States, resulting in some 7,000 deaths. More than ... more |
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