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
France
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Paladin: Fukushima Impact On Nuclear Lingers, But Outlook Strong
Japan's nuclear crisis will make the nuclear-power industry safer and stronger, rather than knock it off course, Australian uranium miner Paladin Energy said on Wednesday. Paladin, which has two uranium
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Rising Biomass Demand Could Drive Land Grabs: Report
Rising global demand for cleaner energy from biomass could drive more land acquisition in poorer nations where food security and land rights are weak, an International Institute for Environment and Development
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France Urges Tougher Nuclear Rules
Facing higher resistance to nuclear power after the Japanese disaster this year, French officials said Monday they would seek to promote stronger international policies on nuclear energy, despite opposition
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Petrol in India priced higher than US; diesel cheaper
Diesel consumers in India pay lower prices than their American counterparts. But, petrol due to the high tax component is priced higher in India than in the US. Petrol in India is sold at Rs 20.88 a
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India to reopen CEPA with South Korea
Days after having inked a civil nuclear agreement with South Korea, India will reopen the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) to make it more contemporary and further strengthen trade ties with the East Asian tiger.
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European Autumn Temperatures To Be Above Normal: WSI
European temperatures between September and November will be above average across Europe, except for the UK and parts of France and Benelux, Weather Services International (WSI) said on Monday. Although
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Drug waste harms fish
Discharges from pharmaceutical factories contaminate rivers on three continents.
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Operation Dynamo triggers Overlord beaches furore
For more than 60 years, anyone standing on France’s D-day landing beaches has been able to stare out to sea and imagine the bloody launch of the Allied invasion of Nazi-occupied Europe. So when the
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Ikea buys Scottish wind farm
<p> The solar panels, which will cost “close to 4 million pounds” ($6.5 million) to fit, are made by China’s GS Solar Fujian, according to Howard. Denmark’s Vestas Wind Systems A/S supplied the turbines for the wind farm, he said, declining to comment on the purchase price.</p>
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Renault considers third car plant in Russia
Renault is weighing a plan to launch vehicle production at a third site in Russia in partnership with its Japanese ally Nissan and its local affiliate Avtovaz, according to the Russian carmaker