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Superfood could be super answer for UAE 4/2/2016
Superfood could be super answer for UAE Quinoa, the ancient superfood of South America’s Inca civilization, might become the solution to the UAE’s food security issues. ...more
US electricity industry's use of coal fell to historic low in 2015 as plants closed 4/2/2016
US electricity industry's use of coal fell to historic low in 2015 as plants closed America’s use of coal for electricity dropped to its lowest point in the historical record in 2015, delivering a new blow to an industry already in painful decline. ...more
World's largest offshore windfarm to be built off Yorkshire coast 4/2/2016
World's largest offshore windfarm to be built off Yorkshire coast The UK wind energy industry received a boost on Wednesday with the announcement of the world’s biggest offshore windfarm, to be built off the north-east coast. ...more
New video captures only known wild jaguar in the U.S. 4/2/2016
New video captures only known wild jaguar in the U.S. The only known wild jaguar in the United States has made his video debut, captured on a remote sensor camera outside of Tucson, Arizona, and giving wildlife experts more insight into the movements of the elusive cat, experts said on Wednesday. ...more
Germany says carbon emissions down sharply in 2014 4/2/2016
Germany says carbon emissions down sharply in 2014 Germany was able to substantially reduce emissions of carbon gases in 2014, even if a major re-think is still needed in the transport and farming sectors, the German environment ministry said on Wednesday. ...more
KarmSolar is first Egyptian company to sell solar power off-grid 3/2/2016
KarmSolar is first Egyptian company to sell solar power off-grid In a region where the renewable energy market is still small, despite a natural and seemingly perpetual gas shortage, one startup is making big strides. ...more
Smokers in Italy hit with new fines to protect the young 3/2/2016
Smokers in Italy hit with new fines to protect the young Smokers in Italy are now facing fines of up to 500 Euros ($600) if they light up in a car with a child or pregnant woman — or if they toss a cigarette butt on the street — after new health and environmental laws went into effect Tuesday. ...more
Monthly coal use for U.S. power fell to 35-year low in November: EIA 3/2/2016
Monthly coal use for U.S. power fell to 35-year low in November: EIA U.S power generation from coal fell to the lowest monthly level in 35 years in November 2015 as generators switched to cleaner and cheaper natural gas, according to federal data. ...more
Say hello to East Africa’s first solar-powered bus (Video) 3/2/2016
Say hello to East Africa’s first solar-powered bus (Video) It’s always sunny in Uganda. That’s one reason why the future looks bright for East Africa’s first solar-powered electric bus. ...more
UK greenhouse gas emissions' 8% drop 3/2/2016
UK greenhouse gas emissions' 8% drop Greenhouse gas output in the UK fell almost 8% in 2014, although emissions from transport and agriculture rose slightly, official figures show. ...more
 
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