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March 20, 2014

Fukushima operator halts water decontamination system
Tokyo (AFP) March 19, 2014
The operator of Japan's crippled Fukushima nuclear plant said Wednesday it has temporarily shut down a decontamination system that scrubs radiation-tainted water used to cool damaged reactors. Tokyo Electric Power (TEPCO) said it had discovered a defect in its Advanced Liquid Processing System (ALPS) and switched it off on Tuesday for repairs. It is not the first time the utility has shut down the system, which has been hit by a series of glitches since trial operations began a year ago. "W ... read more

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				Stanford makes flexible carbon nanotube circuits more reliable and power efficient Engineers would love to create flexible electronic devices, such as e-readers that could be folded to fit into a pocket. One approach they are trying involves designing circuits based on electronic ... more		TED backs unmasking bad actors behind shell firms TED on Tuesday threw its weight behind a quest to unmask evil doers who use "shell companies" to hide illicit wealth or fund foul deeds. ... more

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Greenlight Planet Launches Most Affordable Solar Mobile Charging Product In Africa Greenlight Planet, a for-profit solar energy company serving off-grid families in Africa and South Asia announces the launch of two new products across sub-Saharan Africa: The Sun King Mobile and Su ... more		Suntech Power Certifies Ecoppia's Innovative Water-Free Solar Array Cleaning Solution Ecoppia has announced that Suntech Power, a leading manufacturer of photovoltaic solar panels, has certified Ecoppia's solution for use on Suntech solar panels. Ecoppia's solution cost-effecti ... more		NASA ISRO radar satellite beams first Earth images from space Morocco High Atlas whistle language strives for survival China warns Papua New Guinea over Australian defence deal		Canadian Solar Announces the Opening of Its Microgrid Testing Centre Canadian Solar has announced the opening of Canadian Solar Microgrid Testing Centre. The Centre will focus on micro-grid solution testing, and system solution design and smart grid assessment servic ... more
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International Conference on Protection of Materials and Structures From Space Environment

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Move by Norway sovereign wealth fund to invest in renewables could have 'global impact'

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Battery that 'breathes' could power next-gen electric vehicles

Harnessing everyday motion to power mobile devices

Lockheed Martin and Atlantis Resources: Harnessing the Power of Ocean Tides

A new algorithm improves the efficiency of small wind turbines

Taming hurricanes

Wind farms can tame hurricanes: scientists

Research Partnership With Cutting Edge 24/7 Solar Technology

Next-Gen PV Technologies to Take Center Stage as Solar Expenditures Rebound

Suntech Power Certifies Ecoppia's Innovative Water-Free Solar Array Cleaning Solution

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

Denmark military intel fails to identify source of drone flights

Lithuania eases rules on shooting down drones

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China finds no terror link to nationals on Malaysia plane

Malaysia under scrutiny as plane mystery drags on

Greenpeace stages audacious protest at France's oldest nuclear plant

Taiwan MPs stage fast to protest at China trade pact

Berlin takes world lead with own domain name

Move by Norway sovereign wealth fund to invest in renewables could have 'global impact'

Next-Gen PV Technologies to Take Center Stage as Solar Expenditures Rebound

AREVA and Novinium to Provide Cable Rejuvenation Services to the Nuclear Industry

Sale of Bosch Solar Energy's cell and module production in Arnstadt to SolarWorld

Research Partnership With Cutting Edge 24/7 Solar Technology

UN nuclear watchdog chief says atomic plants never '100%' safe

US Seals take control of rogue Libya oil ship: Pentagon

Greenpeace sues Russia over Arctic Sunrise detention

Malaysia probe spotlights DIY politico, and groom-to-be

Central Asian states report no sightings of Malaysian jet

China's Giant Interactive to go private for $3 bln

Polluted Paris forces half cars off the road

China's politically-sensitive yuan falls after reform

China able to keep economic operation in proper range

Scientists build thinnest-possible LEDs to be stronger, more energy efficient

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