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Argentina looks to China to fund shale oilBuenos, Argentina (UPI) Aug 3, 2012 Frustrated in its attempts to draw Western investors into Spanish oil company YPF it nationalized in April, Argentina is looking to China to fund its future plans to produce shale oil and natural gas. Argentina ranks behind the United States and China on a roster of 32 countries that possess huge shale oil and gas deposits. Despite environmentalist concerns that hydrocarbon extraction from shale is causing irreversible damage to underground water resources, the energy industry is all ago ... read more |
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  EU fights to catch Chinese in Greenland rare-earths goldrush Greenland is a frontier Eldorado with untapped reserves of critical rare earths under the Arctic ice-cap but a nimble China has already stolen a march in getting access, EU industry commissioner Antonio Tajani warns. ... more | .. |
 China hits back at US over South China Sea China on Saturday attacked US criticism of its decision to set up a new military garrison in the South China Sea, saying it sent the "wrong signal" and threatened peace in the hotly disputed waters. ... more | .. |
  carboNZero Holdings and Energy and Technical Services Limited (ETSL) form Strategic Partnership carboNZero Holdings and Energy and Technical Services Limited (ETSL) has announced that they have formed a strategic partnership that will deliver more streamlined carbon emission factors reporting ... 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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 AREVA receives NRC approval of new Simulation Validation Test for Digital I and C System After becoming the first and only supplier to receive NRC approval for full plant application of a safety-related digital I and C system (TELEPERM XS), AREVA announces NRC approval of a Simulation V ... more | .. |
 Research could lead to improved oil recovery, better environmental cleanup Researchers have taken a new look at an old, but seldom-used technique developed by the petroleum industry to recover oil, and learned more about why it works, how it could be improved, and how it m ... more | .. |
 Sleepy tropical island belies bold China sea claims China's newest city might appear to be a tranquil outpost in the South China Sea, but the beaches and palm trees of Sansha are at the heart of a growing territorial dispute. ... more | .. |
  SolarCraft Brings Solar to Altamont Apartments The project consists of 509 SunTech 240-watt solar panels spanning 9,043 square feet of roof tops on multiple buildings. The total system is expected to generate approximately 189,760 kilowatt hours ... more |
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 Walmart Unveils 100th Solar Installation in California Walmart's College Avenue store in San Diego was unveiled as the 100th California Walmart store now using rooftop solar panels to generate power, contributing to the company's broader goal of being s ... more | .. |
 Tecta Solar Completes Solar Photovoltaic Installation at Augustine Casino Tecta Solar, a division of Tecta America Corp., recently completed the installation of a 2,248 kWp solar photovoltaic system in Coachella, California. The ground-mounted project, located on the Augu ... more | .. |
 REC rolls out its industry-leading certification program for solar installers in the US Renewable Energy Corporation (REC), a leading global manufacturer of solar modules, is rolling out its successful REC Solar Professional Program for installers in the US. Since its recent launch in ... more | .. |
 AREVA joins the World Association of Nuclear Operators AREVA is joining the World Association of Nuclear Operators (WANO), as a Category 1 Member. The group qualifies for WANO membership due to its operation of La Hague nuclear fuel recycling facility i ... more |
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  Philippine mining reforms ignored at gold-rush site The Philippine government wants to close thousands of small-scale mines blamed for environmental devastation, but Reynaldo Elejorde insists his chaotic gold-rush mountain town will survive. ... more | .. |
 Detentions as Vietnam breaks up anti-China protest Vietnamese police detained at least 20 people on Sunday as they broke up a protest in Hanoi against Beijing's territorial claims in the disputed South China Sea, witnesses said. ... more | .. |
 Somali war linked to brewing oil dispute The military offensive by Kenyan and Ethiopian forces against Islamic al-Shabaab fighters is gearing up for an assault on the Indian Ocean port of Kismayo that's increasingly seen as a key element i ... more | .. |
  U.S. opposes changes in Internet control The United States says it will resist efforts to have control of the Internet transferred to the United Nations. ... more |
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UK thermal satellite firm wins ESA contract to deliver real time climate and security insights
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  Poll: Many think in-car technology a risk Most American car owners think automakers have gone too far with in-car connectivity technology that is distracting and dangerous, a poll found. ... more | .. |
 California on course for renewable energy California's utilities have surpassed the state's goal of 20 percent of energy from renewable sources, state regulators said. ... more | .. |
  Outside View: Unemployment rises The U.S. economy added 163,000 jobs in July. Although an improvement over the first quarter, the ranks of the unemployed swelled another 45,000. ... more | .. |
  Wales wind power line plans draw protests The announcement this week of a route for power lines to connect Welsh wind farms to Britain's power grid have prompted strong protests from residents. ... more |
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 ASEAN's South China Sea row rumbles on The Philippines summoned the Cambodian ambassador to explain comments in a newspaper over the South China Sea dispute between the Philippines and China. ... more | .. |
 Samsung set to debut new Note phone While Apple and Samsung are locked in battle in a California courtroom over patent disputes, Samsung is preparing to release a new smartphone, analysts say. ... more | .. |
 Kenyans weigh cost of Chinese investment Mwaura Kimani swiftly engages and alternates the gears as he speeds down the Thika Superhighway. A matatu (taxi bus) driver for more than 8 years, Kimani recalls the 2-hour commute to the city center on a narrow and dusty two-lane road in a cloud of smoke and ceaseless honking. ... more | .. |
 Paraguay row set to weaken Mercosur pact Paraguay's escalating diplomatic conflict with neighbors over its suspension from Mercosur and threatened exclusion from the Organization of American States shows no sign of abating. ... more |
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BlackSky expands Gen-3 access to bolster Ukraine-focused intelligence operations
Maxar secures $205 million in multi-year deals to boost space capabilities across MEA
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 Oracle agrees to $306 mn settlement in SAP case US business software giant Oracle said Thursday it agreed to accept a $306 million settlement from German rival SAP to shortcut the appeals process in a suit over massive copyright infringement. ... more | .. |
  Japan's ANA posts small Q1 net profit, reversing loss Japan's All Nippon Airways (ANA) on Friday posted a net profit of 668 million yen ($8.55 million) in its fiscal first quarter to June, reversing a year-earlier loss, thanks to increased travel demand. ... more | .. |
 At half-price, Facebook still faces doubts Facebook shares have lost nearly half their value since a highly-touted public offering in May, but it's still not a bargain for some. ... more | .. |
 Toyota says quarterly profit skyrockets to $3.71 bn Toyota said Friday that its quarterly net profit skyrocketed to $3.71 billion and it upped sales targets, as the Japanese auto giant recovered from last year's quake-tsunami disaster. ... more |
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 Australian opposition wants more foreign investment scrutiny Australia's conservative opposition on Friday earmarked tighter scrutiny of foreign investment in agriculture as a priority if the party is elected to government next year as recent polls suggest. ... more | .. |
 Is the Eurozone Doomed? An Interview with Mike Shedlock As markets continue to yo-yo and commentators deliver mixed forecasts, investors are faced with some tough decisions and have a number of important questions that need answering. On a daily basis we ... more | .. |
 Too cool to follow the law So-called glass-formers are a class of highly viscous liquid materials that have the consistency of honey and turn into brittle glass once cooled to sufficiently low temperatures. Zhen Chen an ... more | .. |
 Transparent solar cells for windows that generate electricity Scientists are reporting development of a new transparent solar cell, an advance toward giving windows in homes and other buildings the ability to generate electricity while still allowing people to ... more |
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