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  Washington (AFP) Dec 23, 2017 The US nuclear power industry got a boost this week when state authorities in Georgia gave the go-ahead to complete construction on two new reactors. But this may not reverse the industry's recent decline. The Georgia Public Service Commission on Thursday approved construction of Vogtle reactors three and four, the last planned reactors of this type in the United States. A project in South Carolina was halted in July. The two new reactors at the Vogtle plant in Georgia are expected to enter ... read more |
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French company ENGIE lays out 5.2 GW renewable goalWashington (UPI) Dec 22, 2017 Another 500 megawatts of onshore wind and solar power will be in the portfolio of a French joint venture, energy company ENGIE said Friday. ... more 
Russia to build nuclear power plant in SudanMoscow (AFP) Dec 22, 2017 Russia has signed an agreement to build a nuclear power plant in Sudan, Russia's Rosatom nuclear agency announced on Friday, a month after a meeting between President Vladimir Putin and his Sudanese counterpart Omar al-Bashir. ... more  
'Virtual gold' may glitter, but mining it can be really dirtyParis (AFP) Dec 24, 2017 As the poster child for the growing ranks of computer-generated currencies, bitcoin's recent stratospheric price rises have propelled it from the chat forum-hosted depths of nerddom into the global consciousness. ... more  
Rainbow spider's iridescence could inspire color technology advancesWashington (UPI) Dec 22, 2017 Scientists have identified the unique microstructures that lend Australian peacock spiders their bedazzling iridescence. ... more |
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Experiments reveal evidence of exotic new matter stateWashington (UPI) Dec 22, 2017 Scientists in Germany have observed evidence of a new and exotic matter state. The discovery could offer insights into the phenomena of superconductivity. ... more  
VW sacks executive jailed over 'dieselgate': reportFrankfurt Am Main (AFP) Dec 22, 2017 Volkswagen has sacked an executive who was jailed for his role in the German automaker's "dieselgate" scandal - by sending a letter of dismissal to his US prison cell. ... more 
Baidu accuses former exec of stealing self-driving car technologyBeijing (AFP) Dec 22, 2017 China's largest search engine Baidu is suing a former executive, accusing him of stealing self-driving car technology, reports said Friday, as competition in the sector heats up. ... more  
Hamleys opens its largest toy store in Beijing amid Christmas debateBeijing (AFP) Dec 23, 2017 British toy retailer Hamleys opened its largest store in the world in Beijing on Saturday, just two days before Christmas as debate played out over whether the holiday should be banned in the Communist country. ... more  
BP, Rosneft deal gives Russia a gas export edgeWashington (UPI) Dec 22, 2017 A move by BP into a Russian natural gas field gives Russian energy company Rosneft a lift in Chinese and Europe export efforts, an analyst said. ... more 
Canada agrees to monitor oil sands impactWashington (UPI) Dec 22, 2017 Monitoring the potential environmental impacts of oil sands development using the best available science is a Canadian priority, officials said. ... more |
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 Eni says Kazakh agreement moves it closer to exploration 
Chinese firm to develop oil field near Iraqi capitalBaghdad (AFP) Dec 24, 2017 A Chinese state-run company, ZhenHua Oil, is to develop an oil field near Baghdad under an accord with Iraq, the oil ministry said Sunday. ... more 
Iraq invites bids for new oil pipelineBaghdad (AFP) Dec 24, 2017 Iraq's oil ministry on Sunday called for bids for the construction of a pipeline to allow oil exports to resume from the northern province of Kirkuk to neighbouring Turkey. ... more 
Harvey didn't derail Houston's economyWashington (UPI) Dec 22, 2017 Hurricane Harvey caused around $70 billion in direct damage and 22,000 lost jobs, but didn't derail long-term economic momentum, a federal reserve bank said. ... more 
Fitch: LNG market getting crowdedWashington (UPI) Dec 22, 2017 The markets for liquefied natural gas will likely by oversupplied over the next few years, leaving funding at a premium, notably for Russia, Fitch Ratings said. ... more |
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  Paris (AFP) Dec 24, 2017 
As the poster child for the growing ranks of computer-generated currencies, bitcoin's recent stratospheric price rises have propelled it from the chat forum-hosted depths of nerddom into the global consciousness.
As it rose from under $1,000 to over $19,500 at one point this year, hordes of tech-savvy punters have rushed in to buy, while any investors can now do the same on the US futures ma ... more Baoding, China (AFP) Dec 17, 2017China shivers as shift from coal to gas sputters  Paris (AFP) Dec 12, 2017US void hard to miss at Paris climate summit  Beijing (AFP) Dec 19, 2017Top polluter China unveils nationwide carbon market |
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 Munich, Germany (SPX) Dec 14, 2017 
When lithium-ion batteries are charged too quickly, metallic lithium gets deposited on the anodes. This reduces battery capacity and lifespan and can even destroy the batteries. Scientists at the Technical University of Munich (TUM) and the Forschungszentrum Julich have now presented a process that, for the first time ever, allows this so-called lithium plating process to be investigated directl ... more Plainsboro NJ (SPX) Dec 19, 2017AI helps accelerate progress toward efficient fusion reactions  Washington (UPI) Dec 13, 2017Lasers could soon trigger fusion energy, researchers predict  Waterloo, Canada (SPX) Dec 18, 2017Battery research could triple range of electric vehicles |
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 Washington (UPI) Dec 14, 2017 
The provincial government in Alberta said the industry response to a renewable energy program was better than expected, with almost $1 billion committed.
Along with much of the Canadian economy, Alberta is adding layers of diversity with low-carbon ambitions. Solar power in the province doubled in 2015 thanks in part to municipal and farm-area incentive programs. Since a municipal rebat ... more Canberra, Australia (SPX) Dec 13, 2017Construction to start on $160 million Kennedy Energy Park in North Queensland  Washington (UPI) Nov 30, 2017U.S. wind turbines getting taller and more efficient  Washington (UPI) Nov 22, 2017New wind farm in service off the British coast |
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 Uncha Amirpur, India (AFP) Dec 10, 2017 
Subedar Singh bears the scars of India's painful reliance on dirty power and its struggle to pay for the costly transition to the brave new world of solar and renewable electricity.
Last year, the farmer walked into a field in his village and suffered 70 percent burns to his feet and ankles from an underground coal fire caused by a nearby power plant. Singh said he dragged himself out of the ... more Washington (UPI) Dec 14, 2017U.S. solar power group says it sees headwinds ahead  London, UK (SPX) Dec 19, 2017Global solar photovoltaic installations to exceed 100 Gigawatts in 2018 Washington (UPI) Dec 22, 2017French company ENGIE lays out 5.2 GW renewable goal |
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 Beijing (AFP) Dec 13, 2017 
Defects were found in equipment for a third-generation nuclear reactor under construction in southern China with the problematic parts being replaced, the state-owned China General Nuclear Power Group (CGN) said Wednesday.
The issue concerned equipment used in one of two new European Pressurised Reactors (EPR), large units designed to offer improved power and safety.
With EPRs in Finland ... more Sydney, Australia (SPX) Dec 13, 2017Australian waste treatment technology plays major role in management of radioactive waste Moscow (AFP) Dec 22, 2017Russia to build nuclear power plant in Sudan  Tokyo (AFP) Dec 22, 2017Japan company says to close two large ageing nuclear reactors |
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 Golden CO (SPX) Dec 14, 2017 
A new study from the Energy Department's National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) establishes a novel catalytic method to produce renewable acrylonitrile using 3-hydroxypropionic acid (3-HP), which can be biologically produced from sugars. This hybrid biological-catalytic process offers an alternative to the conventional petrochemical production method and achieves unprecedented acrylonitrile ... more Washington DC (SPX) Dec 19, 2017Microbes help turn Greek yogurt waste into fuel  Bristol UK (SPX) Dec 12, 2017Bristol scientists turn beer into fuel  Golden CO (SPX) Dec 13, 2017NREL research finds a sweet spot for engineering better cellulose-degrading enzymes |
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 United Nations, United States (AFP) Dec 21, 2017 
The UN Security Council will vote Friday on a US-drafted resolution ramping up sanctions on North Korea by restricting oil supplies vital for Pyongyang's missile and nuclear programs.
The United States has been in negotiations with China, Pyongyang's ally, on slapping new sanctions in response to the November 28 test of an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM).
The vote is scheduled ... moreWashington (UPI) Dec 22, 2017BP, Rosneft deal gives Russia a gas export edge Washington (UPI) Dec 22, 2017Harvey didn't derail Houston's economy Washington (UPI) Dec 22, 2017Canada agrees to monitor oil sands impact |
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 London, UK (SPX) Dec 14, 2017 
The UK's world-leading space sector will help create a new Space Climate Observatory, following an agreement adopted by national space agencies Monday 11 December.
At an event in Paris, the UK Space Agency signed up to the global agreement to improve long-term sustainability and accessibility of climate data captured by satellites.
The Heads of the national Space Agencies have commit ... more Washington (UPI) Dec 19, 2017BHP defends climate positions and Paris support  New Orleans LA (SPX) Dec 14, 2017UCI scientists unveil new satellite-based global drought severity index  Paris (AFP) Dec 12, 2017'We're losing the battle', Macron tells Paris climate talks |
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 Yekaterinburg, Russia (SPX) Dec 18, 2017 
Bituminous coal comprises over 90% of organic fuels in the lithosphere of the Earth. By burning coal and other fossil fuels one can get electrical power (which is mainly happening at HPPs). However, the existing generation methods are not efficient, bad for the environment, and extremely resource-demanding (i.e. producing a lot of waste). Coal production and burning lead to soil and air pollutio ... more Warsaw (AFP) Dec 19, 2017Poland opens Europe's largest coal-fired power unit  Washington (UPI) Dec 18, 2017Coal demand falling, IEA says Sydney (AFP) Dec 19, 2017BHP to exit global coal body over climate change policy |
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 Beijing (XNA) Nov 27, 2017 
China is now the world leader in remote sensing technologies for scientific purposes and is able to provide an unprecedented amount of data to support research and development for the world, officials said on Tuesday.
Remote sensing refers to aerial or satellite-based technologies to detect and measure objects on Earth's surface, atmosphere and oceans.
On Tuesday, the Ministry of Sci ... more Beijing (XNA) Nov 19, 2017China plans for nuclear-powered interplanetary capacity by 2040  Beijing (Sputnik) Nov 16, 2017China plans first sea based launch by 2018  Beijing (XNA) Nov 02, 2017China's reusable spacecraft to be launched in 2020 |
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 Washington (UPI) Dec 22, 2017 
A new NASA image offers a preview of what the agency's next X-plane will look like when it finally takes flight.
The image, shared online by NASA on Monday, showcases the Air Force Test Pilot School T-38 in a in a transonic state. The plane is seen transitioning from subsonic to supersonic speed. Shockwaves can be seen beginning to form above and beneath the aircraft.
The image w ... more Washington (UPI) Dec 22, 2017Lockheed Martin meets F-35 production target  Edwards AFB CA (SPX) Dec 21, 2017X-57 Battery System Survives Flight-Condition, Thermal Runaway Testing  Edwards AFB CA (SPX) Dec 21, 2017NASA Flights Advance Celestial Schlieren Imagery for Supersonic Aircraft |
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 New York (AFP) Dec 19, 2017 
UPS announced Tuesday it will buy 125 of Tesla's all-electric semi trucks, the largest such order since the vehicle was unveiled in November.
The order by UPS, one of the biggest operators of commercial trucking fleets, comes on the heels of a PepsiCo announcement two weeks ago to buy 100 of the Tesla trucks.
The vehicles are designed to run up to 500 miles on a single charge, helping U ... moreFrankfurt Am Main (AFP) Dec 22, 2017VW sacks executive jailed over 'dieselgate': report Beijing (AFP) Dec 22, 2017Baidu accuses former exec of stealing self-driving car technology  Frankfurt Am Main (AFP) Dec 20, 2017German rail operator, army seek damages over truck cartel |
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 Idaho Falls ID (SPX) Dec 18, 2017 
Carbon capture could help the nation's coal plants reduce greenhouse gas emissions, yet economic challenges are part of the reason the technology isn't widely used today. That could change if power plants could turn captured carbon into a useable product.
Scientists at the U.S. Department of Energy's Idaho National Laboratory have developed an efficient process for turning captured carbon ... more Los Angeles CA (SPX) Dec 18, 2017UCLA chemists synthesize narrow ribbons of graphene using only light and heat  Houston TX (SPX) Dec 11, 2017Wheat gets boost from purified nanotubes  Birmingham UK (SPX) Dec 14, 2017A diamond as the steppingstone to new materials, using plasma physics technology |
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 Paris (AFP) Dec 17, 2017 
French aerospace and defence group Thales said Sunday it has bought European SIM manufacturer Gemalto in a bid to become a global leader in digital security.
The aerospace giant paid 51 euros ($60) a share for Gemalto, a premium of 57 percent over the closing price on December 8, Thales said in a statement.
The price was also higher than a 46-euro a share bid offer from French tech firm ... more Durham NC (SPX) Dec 18, 2017Single-photon detector can count to 4  Toyohashi, Japan (SPX) Dec 18, 2017Revolutionizing electronics using Kirigami  Tokyo, Japan (SPX) Dec 13, 2017Researchers quantify factors for reducing power semiconductor resistance by two-thirds |
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 Beijing (AFP) Sept 21, 2017 
China on Thursday increased the maximum speed of bullet trains on the Beijing-Shanghai line to 350 kilometres (217 miles) per hour, six years after a fatal accident led to a speed cap.
The speed limit had been reduced to 300 kilometres per hour after 40 people died in a high-speed train crash near Wenzhou in July 2011.
The acceleration cuts the 1,318-kilometre (819-mile) Beijing-Shanghai ... more Ahmedabad, India (AFP) Sept 10, 2017Modi, Abe to kick-start India's first bullet train project  Washington DC (SPX) Aug 30, 2017In the face of climate change can our engineers keep the trains running on time  New York (AFP) Aug 2, 2017Hyperloop startup says superfast rail a reality |
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 New Delhi (AFP) Dec 20, 2017  India on Wednesday unveiled a new weapon against air pollution - an "anti-smog gun" which authorities hope will clear the skies above New Delhi but which environmentalists say amounts to a band-aid solution.
The cannon's Indian manufacturers say the fine droplets of water it ejects at high speed can flush out deadly airborne pollutants in one of the world's smoggiest capitals.
The giant ... more Tehran (AFP) Dec 17, 2017Heavy air pollution shuts schools in Iran  Argonne IL (SPX) Dec 18, 2017Clearing the air  Skopje (AFP) Dec 15, 2017Macedonian capital chokes in polluted air |
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