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March 06, 2014

Iceland environmentalists protest as China joins Arctic oil race
Reykjavik (AFP) March 05, 2014
An Icelandic environmental group poured cold water over the Arctic nation's dreams of becoming an oil-producer Wednesday, following the approval of a Chinese-led exploration bid off the country's north coast. "Iceland should not bet on oil at a time when it is doubtful that humanity can reach its (greenhouse gas) goals," Arni Finnsson, chairman of Iceland Nature Conservation Association, told AFP. "There are few indications that production of oil in the Dreki Area will be cost-efficient," he ad ... read more

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Dubai donors pledge $11 mn for UN-led 'green' economy push

US moves ahead on massive Africa power bid

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Draft report finds no reliable link between wind farms and health effects

Trina Solar announces WEEE Directive compliance

Team models photosynthesis and finds room for improvement

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EU states to hold talks on 'drone wall' to protect bloc

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MSU advances algae's viability as a biofuel

Using stolen computer processing cycles to mine Bitcoin

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Trina Solar announces WEEE Directive compliance

Seismic testing for Atlantic oil and gas?

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Ukraine mobilises army as West warns Russia

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