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February 08, 2016

Obama seeks to double US funds for clean energy research
Washington (AFP) Feb 08, 2016
President Barack Obama on Saturday proposed doubling US funding over the next five years for clean energy research and development, as part of his ongoing effort to tackle climate change. In his weekly media address, Obama announced that he will send a budget to Congress on Tuesday which hits twice the current spending levels for clean energy research and development by 2020, declaring that "rather than subsidize the past, we should invest in the future." The president next week sends to Congres ... read more

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Cisco buying IoT platform Jasper for $1.4 bn

Researchers develop hack-proof RFID chips

Offshore U.K. to host world's largest wind farm

Sweden's Vattenfall results nuked by atomic energy tax

SUVs rev up at Delhi auto show despite pollution crackdown

Germany says carbon emissions down sharply in 2014

China sets 2016 growth target at 6.5-7%

Yahoo opens door to deal, unveils big job cuts

EU lawmakers back diesel test loopholes despite VW scandal

China firm offers record $43 bn for agri-giant Syngenta

Taiwan approves TSMC plans for $3 bn plant in China

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Cornell researchers create first self-assembled superconductor

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North Korea begins fuelling rocket: report

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