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Oil palm surging source of greenhouse gas emissionsNew Haven CT (SPX) Apr 30, 2012 Continued expansion of industrial-scale oil palm plantations on the island of Borneo will become a leading cause of greenhouse gas emissions by 2020 unless strong forest and peatland protections are enacted and enforced, according to a National Academy of Sciences study. The study, conducted by Yale and Stanford researchers, found that about two-thirds of lands outside of protected areas in the Ketapang District of West Kalimantan Province in Indonesian Borneo are leased to oil palm agribusiness c ... read more |
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  The Solar Cell that Also Shines To produce the maximum amount of energy, solar cells are designed to absorb as much light from the Sun as possible. Now researchers from the University of California, Berkeley, have suggested - and ... more | .. |
  Poll: Gov't needed for clean, green work Small-business owners say they believe federal clean-energy investment helps drive job creation and economic growth, even with the cloud of Solyndra's bankruptcy hanging over them, a recent poll of such enterprises in six U.S. states indicates. ... more | .. |
  Jordan weighs two offers to build nuclear plant Energy-poor Jordan said on Sunday a Russian firm and a French-Japanese consortium are to compete to build the kingdom's first nuclear plant. ... 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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  Apple avoiding billions in global taxes: report Gadget giant Apple is avoiding billions of dollars in taxes by setting up small offices around the world to collect and invest the company's profits, The New York Times reported Saturday. ... more | .. |
 Countdown Begins For Consumers Keen To Cash In On Solar Panels Homeowners have just over 60 days left to secure an eye-catching return on investment if they go ahead with a solar PV installation on their property. As of July 1, the Government is slashing the fe ... more | .. |
 Hanwha Solar Panels Selected for VISION House Hanwha Solar has announced its participation in the VISION House in INNOVENTIONS at Epcot at the Walt Disney World Resort. Hanwha Solar is providing solar PV panels for the experiential exhibit in I ... more | .. |
  OriginOil Technology Recovers 98% of Hydrocarbons in Oil and Gas Production Water OriginOil has announced that in recent independent third-party testing OriginOil's algae harvesting process was able to remove 98% of hydrocarbons from a sample of West Texas oil well 'frac flowback ... more |
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Underappreciated threat of nanoplastic pollution revealed in Atlantic Ocean study
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  Creating nano-structures from the bottom up Microscopic particles are being coaxed by Duke University engineers to assemble themselves into larger crystalline structures by the use of varying concentrations of microscopic particles and magnet ... more | .. |
 A new generation of ultra-small and high-precision lasers emerges Ultra fast, robust, stable, and high precision: these are some of the characteristics of a new laser developed by an international research team. This ultra-small laser paves the way for a new gener ... more | .. |
  Immigrants squeak out living as Athens scrap metal mongers Zeeshan locks his supermarket trolley to a tree like others would lock their bicycles: it is a crucial tool for him and other immigrants who comb Athens streets for scrap metal they can sell. ... more | .. |
 China to loan South Sudan $8 billion, Juba says China has agreed to loan oil-rich South Sudan eight billion dollars for infrastructure development, Juba government spokesman Barnaba Mariel Benjamin said on Saturday. ... more |
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  Chinese tastes impact global car designs As more and more Chinese buy cars, automakers say consumer tastes in the Asian nation have a growing influence on vehicle design the world over. ... more | .. |
 Philippines plays down Chinese military threat The Philippines sought to play down simmering tensions with China on Sunday, saying Beijing was unlikely to resort to military action to resolve their maritime dispute in the South China Sea. ... more | .. |
 Japan, Kazakhstan to jointly develop rare earths: report Japan will jointly develop rare earths with Kazakhstan as part of its efforts to secure supplies of the key minerals now controlled by China, a newspaper said Sunday. ... more | .. |
  Peru in final talks for huge gold mine The Peruvian government is finalizing a deal with US mining giant Newmont about a proposed $4.8 billion gold mine that has sparked violent protests, Mines and Energy Minister Jorge Merino said Friday. ... more |
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Skimming the Sun, probe sheds light on space weather threats
Are Unlocked Phones Any Good? Unlocked vs. Locked Phone Benefits
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 Turkish gas drill in Cyprus hikes tensions Turkey has begun drilling for natural gas in northern Cyprus ratcheting up growing tension across the east Mediterranean over control of offshore gas fields that could transform the economies of a region long barren of energy resources. ... more | .. |
 Alberta carbon capture project dropped A group of energy companies has scrapped a $1.4 billion carbon capture and storage project, dealing a major setback to Alberta's efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. ... more | .. |
 Outside View: Economy slowing The U.S. Commerce Department reported the U.S. economy grew at a 2.2 percent annual rate the first quarter of 2012, slower than the 3.0 percent pace registered the previous period. The consensus forecast was 2.5 percent, while my forecast was exactly on mark at 2.2 percent. ... more | .. |
  Facebook, Yahoo! patent battle heats up A legal battle between Yahoo! and Facebook heated up Friday with the floundering Internet pioneer accusing the rising social network star of buying patents just to retaliate in court. ... more |
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 TEPCO 'offers controlling stake' to Japan govt The operator of the crippled Fukushima nuclear plant on Friday offered the Japanese government a controlling stake in return for a huge cash injection that would prevent it going under, media reported. ... more | .. |
  China Eastern to buy 20 Boeing 777-300s China Eastern Airlines will buy 20 Boeing 777-300 extended-range aircraft, Boeing said Friday, announcing a deal worth nearly $6 billion at list prices. ... more | .. |
 Philippines says US wargames boost defence The Philippines said war games with the United States that ended Friday had showcased its resolve to fend off external aggressors, amid an escalating territorial dispute with China. ... more | .. |
 US urges financial reform in China ahead of talks The United States on Thursday urged China to undertake financial reform that would help to level the playing field between the two largest economies, in advance of high-level talks next week. ... more |
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Trump gives Russia 50 days to make Ukraine deal
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 BoJ eases further as Japan's economy stands still Japan's central bank on Friday announced another round of monetary easing in its latest effort to resuscitate the economy after figures revealed the outlook continued to weaken. ... more | .. |
 US regulators hire legal gun to aim at Google: reports The odds of an antitrust showdown with Google rose on Thursday with reports that the US Federal Trade Commission hired a veteran outside attorney known for winning cases to handle the investigation. ... more | .. |
 Civilians suffer as Sudan-S.Sudan troops face off on border On South Sudan's tense front line with Sudan, Southern troops lie in the shade of trees alongside the tanks hidden there from the spying eyes of Sudanese warplanes overhead. ... more | .. |
 Japan's offline reactors send utilities into red Japanese electricity companies said Friday they had booked multi-billion dollar losses in the last year after the Fukushima disaster shuttered nuclear power plants and ramped up fossil fuel use. ... more |
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 Disgraced China boss's son drove Porsche: report The son of a disgraced Chinese leader Bo Xilai received three traffic tickets while driving a Porsche in the United States, the Wall Street Journal reported Friday. ... more | .. |
 Japan's Honda Motor full-year net profit down 60.4% Honda Motor said Friday its net profit for the fiscal year to March plunged 60.4 percent from the previous year due to Japan's quake-tsunami disaster, flooding in Thailand and the strong yen. ... more | .. |
 Chinese oil giants hit by refining losses Chinese oil giants Sinopec and Petrochina said they were hit by heavy refining losses in the first quarter, despite strong energy demand and higher oil prices. ... more | .. |
 Foreign carmakers 'pressed' to launch China brands Foreign carmakers in China say Beijing is pressuring them to produce dedicated new brands so their local partners can gain technical know-how, but experts warn the strategy could backfire. ... more |
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