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Alternative Energy Grows in EuropeWind and solar technology made up over half of Europe’s new electricity generating capacity in 2009, as the number of new coal and nuclear facilities fell |
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States renew vows to reduce greenhouse gas emissionsGovernments around the world have reaffirmed their plans to cut greenhouse gas emissions in support of last month's Copenhagen climate summit. |
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Avatar reflects shift to eco-faith?James Cameron's smash hit movie Avatar has been chastised by the Catholic Church's Vatican Radio for depicting nature as "a divinity to worship". |
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Energy-storing sheets to power mobiles?Energy-harvesting rubber sheets developed at Princeton University could be used to power mobile phones and other electronic devices in the future. |
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Levitating magnet provides clean energy?Scientists are one step closer to developing a process which mimics the sun's output of energy following a series of experiments involving the levitation of a half tonne magnet. |
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Gym for the Homeless Helps the EnvironmentA new gym opened in Detroit today. |
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Solar salvation for Haiti?Donors are gearing up to send cell phones, streetlights, water purification systems and even audio Bibles to earthquake-hit Haiti. The bad news is that the country’s power infrastructure is on the ropes, but the good news is that these particular gadgets are solar-powered. |
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Pasadena’s ESolar lands 2,000-megawatt deal in ChinaESolar Inc. of Pasadena signed an agreement Friday to build a series of solar thermal power plants in China with a total capacity of 2,000 megawatts, in one of the largest renewable energy deals of its kind. |
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Sony unveils green mini laptopSony is targeting the green pound with its latest offering, an eco-friendly mini laptop which is manufactured, in part, from recycled compact disks. |
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Coral reefs ‘generate’ new speciesWhile coral reefs have long been known to attract a diverse range of species, the undersea areas also act as cradles of evolution, according to new research. |
evironmental news headlines
- Bonobos opt to share their food
- EU nations have decided to support a ban on international trade in Atlantic bluefin tuna until stock
- US seeks Atlantic bluefin tuna ban in challenge to Japan
- Milliband urges homeowners to ‘go green’
- M&S aims to be most sustainable store
- M&S calls for ‘Your Green Ideas’
- China Says Moving To Enforce Greenhouse Gas Goals
- What will you swap for Fairtrade?
- Honey bees can say ‘stop’
- Government pledges cash for eco-drivers
- San Fran regains sea lion of approval
- Bill Gates calls for energy miracles
- Can termite mounds inspire eco-cities?
- UK still ‘staunchly loyal’ to fairtrade
- Australia tells Japan: Stop whaling or face court
- Dolphins ‘can turn off diabetes’
- 21-hour work week to help environment?
- The unexpected benefits of canary grass
- Green iPhone apps highlighted
- Norway To Finance World’s Biggest Wind Turbine
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