Wind and solar benchmarks for a 1.5°C world
This report presents a detailed methodology for determining the amount of wind and solar capacity that is required for a country to align with the Paris Agreement’s 1.5°C temperature goal. While the focus
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Car turns you green with envy
Porsche's new 911 GT3 R Hybrid proves eco-efficiency doesn't have to be boring. WASHINGTON: She stood motionless on the pavement near Washington's National Mall, beams of late summer sun caressing her sleek body as dozens of men ogled her and made secret wishes.
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German help to hone skill
A German development agency, GTZ (Gesellschaft f
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U.S. Seen Losing Renewable Energy Race To Asia
Several Asian countries in addition to China could soon challenge the United States in the race to build a renewable energy industry if Washington doesn't provide more incentives for its domestic business, venture capitalists and others told a Congressional hearing on Wednesday. The United States, once the world's leader in energy innovation, is now also "challenged and threatened" by India, So
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Paris Offers Water With Bubbles, but No Bottles
In the latest in a series of unusual efforts to make Paris green, the city is now offering residents free sparkling water to try to wean Parisians not from red wine, but from overconsumption of plastic bottles. A new drinking fountain with sparkling water in the Jardin de Reuilly is an attempt to wean Parisians from plastic bottles. Inaugurated on Tuesday by Eau de Paris, the public water co
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Eleven German and Chinese executives and six companies tied to German food conglomerate indicted on federal charges alleging global conspiracy to illegally import Chinese honey
Eleven individuals and six corporations were indicted on federal charges for allegedly participating in an international conspiracy to illegally import honey from China that was mislabeled as coming from other countries to avoid antidumping duties and included honey that was adulterated with antibiotics not approved for use in honey production, federal law enforcement officials announced.
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Two water schemes to be commissioned
Water Supply and Drainage Minister Dinesh Gunawardena and German Ambassador Jens Ploetner will open two water supply schemes built at Galagoda and Hikkaduwa on September 5 at 9.30 am.
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Traffic-related air pollution and incident type 2 diabetes: Results from the SALIA cohort study
Exposure to particulate matter (PM) air pollution is associated with increased risk for cardiovascular events, but there is compelling evidence that people with diabetes are more vulnerable to these cardiovascular effects. Several biological pathways linking air pollution and cardiovascular disease, including systemic oxidative stress and low-grade inflammation, may also promote type 2 diabetes.
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Car Control
Cities all over the world are trying to ease congestion on roads. Not the chocked Indian cities, through. Time to make cars in India pay the real cost of using roads.
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Jet reveals atmospheres secrets
Marathon flights test models with first pole-to-pole snapshot of trace gases.
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Flash Floods Inundate Central Europe
<p>Rescue workers sought to clear flood-borne debris including damaged cars and evacuate victims after heavy rains and stormy winds across central Europe killed at least 15 people over the weekend.<br />