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A solar-powered spy plane that flies non-stop for 5 yrs

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21/09/2010

London: The US military will soon have a new solar-powered unmanned spy aircraft that can fly non-stop for more than five years.

The aircraft, called SolarEagle, which is being built by Boeing is designed in such a way that it can soar in the upper atmosphere for years, constantly sending surveillance and intelligence information back to the ground.

The US military has already given

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U.N. Panel Delays Ruling On Green Rewards For Coal

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20/09/2010

A United Nations panel has delayed key decisions on a scheme meant to reward projects that cut carbon emissions in developing countries, including whether to approve a modern coal plant for such incentives.

The U.N.'s clean development mechanism (CDM) allows rich countries to meet caps on carbon emissions by paying for carbon cuts in the developing world, under the Kyoto Protocol.

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Italy Basilicata Region To Boost Renewable Energy

Italy's southern region of Basilicata wants to become self-sufficient in power supplies by 2020 by boosting its renewable energy capacity by more than fivefold to about 1,600 megawatt, regional authorities said.

Basilicata with a population of about 600,000 people consumes 3,000 gigawatt hours of electricity a year and at present covers half of its needs with its own output generated mostly at

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20/09/2010
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Colleges in Kolkata run on solar power

Colleges are increasingly tapping solar power on campuses to promote the cause of green energy among GenX students.

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20/09/2010
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Solar initiatives stand out

Publication Date: 
19/09/2010

Rajiv Tikoo

While China has scored over the US to become the most attractive market for renewable energy investments, India has ranked fourth behind Germany, according to the recent Renewable Energy Country Attractiveness Indices, brought out by Ernst & Young (EY).

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Guidelines, ratings for green campuses on the cards

Publication Date: 
19/09/2010

Kakoly Chatterjee

India is tapping all sources of renewable energy to reduce its dependence on fossil fuels and cut down emissions. The ministry of new and renewable energy (MNRE) is leading India

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Green energy set to light up your homes soon

Publication Date: 
18/09/2010

Distribution Cos Need To Replace 6% Capacity With Renewable Energy
Gouri Agtey Athale PUNE

FIRST it blended green fuel into petrol. Now, the government wants green power blended into electricity to light up our homes, offices and factories. Energy distribution companies have to replace 6% of their total quantity with power generated from solar, wind or hydel energy.

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California Braces for Showdown on Emissions

A ballot initiative to suspend a milestone California law curbing greenhouse gas emissions is drawing a wave of contributions from out-of-state oil companies, raising concerns among conservationists as it emerges as a test of public support for potentially costly environmental measures during tough economic times.

Charles and David Koch, the billionaires from Kansas who have played a prominent

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17/09/2010
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