SDSN Networks in Action 2020
<p>SDSN’s National and Regional Networks promote the localization and implementation of the SDGs, develop long-term transformation pathways, provide education for sustainable development, and launch
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France assures stringent safety for Jaitapur plant
India and France have resolved to strengthen and widen bilateral ties and have made commitments to increase cooperation on a range of issues, including high end defence technology and nuclear energy during
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Govt committed to Jaitapur nuke power project
The Government is committed to the Jaitapur nuclear project in Maharashtra and is awaiting completion of French review of safety aspects of the EPR design, the Minister for External Affairs, Mr S.M. Krishna,
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China Wind Power Capacity Could Reach 1,000 GW By 2050
China's wind power generating capacity, already the world's largest, could reach 1,000 gigawatts by 2050, a study prepared by a think tank of the National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) showed
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Soyuz Set For First French Guiana Launch
A Russian Soyuz rocket will blast off from French Guiana on Thursday in a new East-West partnership designed to redraw commercial competition in space. The scheduled lift-off is the first time that
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Megha-Tropiques will study the global tropical weather: Narasimha
It will provide simultaneous data on humidity, rainfall, water vapour, temperature The Megha-Tropiques satellite is designed to study clouds in the tropical regions of the world that play a major role
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France toughens conflict rules
A draconian new law aims to toughen France's relaxed approach to conflicts of interest for scientists who advise the government on pharmaceuticals.
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ISRO gets ready for launch of ‘Megha-Tropiques' tomorrow
It was conceived as a scientific satellite experiment of India and France in the late 1990s. Megha-Tropiques, scheduled to fly out of Sriharikota on Wednesday, finds itself at the forefront of global tropical
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REpower to supply wind turbines to French co
REpower, in which Suzlon Energy Ltd holds nearly 95 per cent stake, has concluded a contract with La Campagnie du Vent, GDF SUEZ group, to supply 23 wind turbines. The wind turbines are to be installed
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France Still Sees Nuclear Appetite Post-Fukushima
France still plans to build a 60th nuclear reactor at home despite delays and is eyeing a raft of possible deals for atomic power plants in Europe and emerging countries, French Energy Minister Eric Besson
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PSLV-C18 to put four satellites in orbit
It will be launched from Sriharikota on October 12; two satellites built by students Preparations are on for the lift-off of the Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV-C18) from the spaceport at Sriharikota