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  United Nations, United States (AFP) April 23, 2025 UN chief Antonio Guterres said Wednesday that "no group or government" could stop the global energy transition, as the United States pivots away from international climate efforts under President Donald Trump. The remarks by the secretary-general came after a virtual summit of over a dozen world leaders to discuss planning ahead of the major COP30 climate meeting later this year in Brazil. In the meeting, major-emitter China vowed to not let up in combating climate change. "Renewables are th ... read more |
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ACES mission delivers record-breaking atomic clock to ISS for precision timekeepingParis, France (SPX) Apr 23, 2025 ESA's Atomic Clock Ensemble in Space (ACES) has begun its journey to the International Space Station (ISS), where it will revolutionize timekeeping from orbit. Equipped with two ultra-precise atomic ... more  
Cambodia approves cement factory in wildlife sanctuaryPhnom Penh (AFP) April 29, 2025 Cambodia's government has approved plans for a cement factory deep inside a protected wildlife sanctuary, according to an order seen by AFP on Tuesday, fuelling environmental concerns. ... more  
China says ready to improve Canada ties after Carney winBeijing (AFP) April 29, 2025 China said Tuesday it was open to improving ties with Canada, after Prime Minister Mark Carney won the country's election to lead his Liberal Party to another term in power. ... more  
Volvo Cars launches $1.9 billion cost-cutting planStockholm (AFP) April 29, 2025 Sweden's Volvo Cars announced Tuesday a plan to cut costs by 18 billion kronor ($1.9 billion), including through job cuts, as its profits fall and the auto sector navigates US tariffs. ... more |
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Panama president says moving toward reopening contested minePanama City (AFP) April 24, 2025 Panamanian President Jose Raul Mulino said Thursday that his government was working toward the reopening of Central America's biggest copper mine, despite fierce opposition from environmentalists. ... more |
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UK, Italy's Eni unveil deal on carbon capture projectLondon (AFP) April 24, 2025 The UK government and Italian energy company Eni Thursday announced a deal to create a major carbon capture and storage network to store millions of tonnes of CO2 beneath the Irish Sea. ... more  
Trump slams China for reneging on Boeing planes purchaseWashington (AFP) April 24, 2025 US President Donald Trump on Thursday criticized China for backing out of a deal to buy new Boeing planes due to tariffs imposed in the rivals' trade war. ... more 
Chinese business in Vietnam struggles with Trump tariffs uncertaintyVietnam (AFP) April 24, 2025 A year ago Zhang Chundong helped the firm he manages expand into Vietnam, part of a wave of Chinese businesses to choose the booming manufacturing hub since the trade war of US President Donald Trump's first term. ... more 
Trump seeks 'fair deal' with China but pathway unclearWashington (AFP) April 24, 2025 US President Donald Trump on Wednesday played up prospects of a "fair deal" on trade with China, but his top officials offered few details of how Washington might de-escalate its damaging tariff war with Beijing. ... more |
 
India takes diplomatic measures against Pakistan after Kashmir attackNew Delhi (AFP) April 23, 2025 India unveiled a raft of punitive diplomatic measures against arch-rival Pakistan on Wednesday, accusing Islamabad of supporting "cross-border terrorism" after a deadly attack on civilians in Kashmir. ... more  Available on Amazon Books |
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Indonesia says China's Huayou to replace LGES in EV battery projectJakarta (AFP) April 23, 2025 China's Zhejiang Huayou Cobalt is replacing South Korea's LG Energy Solution as a strategic investor in a multibillion-dollar project to build an electric vehicle battery joint venture in Indonesia, officials said on Wednesday. ... more  
Second Fukushima debris removal trial completeTokyo (AFP) April 23, 2025 A tricky operation to remove a second sample of radioactive debris from inside Japan's stricken Fukushima nuclear plant has been completed, the site operator said Wednesday. ... more  
Early holiday, more fans: Philippines schools adapt to climate changeManila (AFP) April 22, 2025 Kindergarten teacher Lolita Akim fires up five standing fans with three more at the ready as she fights to hold the attention of her pint-sized pupils in Manila's soaring heat. ... more  
Tentative tree planting 'decades overdue' in sweltering AthensAthens (AFP) April 22, 2025 On a cloudy spring morning in one of Athens' most densely inhabited districts, thousands of fresh saplings dotting a small hilltop park mark a fledgling effort to tackle crippling heat that critics say is long overdue. ... more |
 
A single molecule elevates solar module output and stabilityLondon, UK (SPX) Apr 24, 2025 A new molecule developed through international collaboration has been shown to significantly improve both the performance and durability of perovskite solar cells, according to a recent study publis ... more  
Advanced microelectronics: Why a next-gen semiconductor doesn't fall to piecesAnn Abhor MI (SPX) Apr 22, 2025 A new class of semiconductors that can store information in electric fields could enable computers that run on less power, sensors with quantum precision, and the conversion of signals between elect ... more
Breakthrough in organic radical crystals boosts solar power-to-electricity techSydney, Australia (SPX) Apr 23, 2025 Recent innovations in solar thermoelectric generator (STEG) technology have significantly advanced the ability to convert sunlight into electricity, opening up promising applications in areas such a ... more  
Illinois Tech reactor joins elite ranks as historic nuclear siteLos Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 24, 2025 The Armour Research Foundation Reactor at Illinois Institute of Technology has been officially designated a Nuclear Historic Landmark by the American Nuclear Society (ANS), placing it among fewer th ... more |
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In US, saving money is top reason to embrace solar power Columbus OH (SPX) Apr 23, 2025 Financial benefits, such as saving on utility payments and avoiding electricity rate hikes, are a key driver of U.S. adults' willingness to consider installing rooftop solar panels or subscribing to ... more  
NASA develops flight-ready aerogel antennas for next-gen airspace communicationsLos Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 23, 2025 NASA is advancing flight communications with a breakthrough antenna made from one of the lightest solid materials ever created. Engineers at NASA's Glenn Research Center are embedding this innovativ ... more  
New electronic "skin" could enable lightweight night-vision glassesBoston MA (SPX) Apr 24, 2025 MIT engineers have developed a technique to grow and peel ultrathin "skins" of electronic material. The method could pave the way for new classes of electronic devices, such as ultrathin wearable se ... more
Politecnico di Milano explores global potential of agrivoltaics for land use harmonyParis, France (SPX) Apr 23, 2025 A research team from the Politecnico di Milano has presented new insights into how agrivoltaic systems could resolve growing tensions over land use between agricultural production and solar energy d ... more |
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RoboBee gains insect-inspired legs for stable landingsLos Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 22, 2025 Harvard's RoboBee, already renowned for its agile aerial maneuvers, has now been equipped with a biologically inspired landing system modeled after the crane fly. Developed by the Harvard Microrob ... more |
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Should farms grow crops or harvest solar power MSU research supports both Los Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 23, 2025 Farmers facing the tough decision of whether to dedicate land to agriculture or solar energy may not have to choose at all, according to new findings from Michigan State University. Research led by ... more
EU 'off the pace' in global microchip race: auditorsBrussels, Belgium (AFP) April 28, 2025 The EU is lagging behind in the global race to produce microchips, and looks set to fall well short of its target to claim a fifth of the world's market, the bloc's auditors said Monday. ... more  
Spain nuclear plants in 'safe' shutdown mode after blackoutMadrid (AFP) April 28, 2025 Spain's nuclear power plants automatically stopped on Monday when a massive blackout hit, but diesel generators were keeping them in "safe condition", officials said. ... more 
IBM to invest $150 bn in US over five yearsNew York (AFP) April 28, 2025 Technology giant IBM announced plans on Monday to invest $150 billion in the United States over five years, including $30 billion earmarked for research and development to bolster manufacturing of mainframe and quantum computers. ... more |
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