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China slams US over 'protectionist' solar cell duties
21/05/2012 9:03 am
Beijing on Friday blasted a "protectionist" US decision to slap hefty anti-dumping duties on Chinese solar cell makers, the latest barb in a series of trade rows between the global economic powers. Read more
Chile supreme court halts Patagonia dam project
14/05/2012 9:06 am
Chile's supreme court has halted construction on the Rio Cuervo hydroelectric project in the country's remote and pristine Patagonia region, after accepting an appeal from environmental groups. Read more
Coconuts, wind and sun to power Pacific nations
11/05/2012 10:41 am
Tiny Pacific nations which are most at threat from rising seas have vowed to dump diesel and other dirty expensive fuels blamed for causing global warming and replace them with clean sources. Read more
Electric-powered van to make trans-Africa trip
11/05/2012 9:55 am
An electric-powered van launched a trip Thursday to cross eastern and southern Africa, in an expedition designed to showcase the endurance of the vehicles and promote green energy use. Read more
Energy guzzler Singapore boosts 'green' buildings
25/04/2012 9:59 am
SINGAPORE - (AFP) - From the bone-chilling air conditioning that pumps through Singapore's malls and offices to lights that burn all night, the city state is one of Asia's most intensive energy users. Read more
Beijing auto show to unveil cleaner cars
24/04/2012 9:25 am
Carmakers at the Beijing auto show are due to unveil scores of clean energy vehicles as they try to convince Chinese customers to swap gas-guzzling SUVs for cleaner but slower and pricier options. Read more
Light bulb with 20-year life unveiled in US on Earth Day
23/04/2012 9:21 am
A prize-winning, super-energy-saving LED bulb from Dutch electronics giant Philips said to last over 20 years went on sale Sunday to coincide with Earth Day. Read more
Britain keen to tap Iceland's energy reserves: minister
13/04/2012 9:59 am
Britain is in talks to exploit Iceland's huge geothermal resources and has drawn up plans to lay submarine cables between the two countries, Britain's energy secretary told AFP on Thursday. Read more
French group Areva to build big Indian solar power plant
12/04/2012 10:11 am
The French energy group Areva said Wednesday that it would build the biggest concentrated solar power installation in Asia for Reliance Power of India. Read more
US grabs lead over China in clean energy race
12/04/2012 9:45 am
The United States has regained the lead in the clean energy race, investing $48 billion last year to surpass China, which held the world's top spending spot since 2009, said a study Wednesday. Read more |
