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Global Wind Energy Market Grew 32 Percent in 2006 According to German Engineering Federation (VDMA)

Worldwide, 15,200 megawatts of new wind generating capacity was installed in 2006, with about 15 billion euros (US$19.5 billion) invested, an increase of 32 percent compared the previous year, VDMA said in a statement.


Tue, 11/08/2011 - 13:27 — admin

Researchers Develop New Mechanism to Efficiently Control Hydrogen Fuel Cell Power

In a breakthrough that could make fuel cells practical for such small machines as lawnmowers and chainsaws, researchers have developed a new mechanism to efficiently control hydrogen fuel cell power.


Tue, 11/08/2011 - 13:24 — admin

Renewable Energy Sources and Low Wastage Make Denmark A Net Exporter Of Energy While Its Economy Grows By 50 Percent

Denmark is the only European Union (EU) country that is a net exporter of energy and has kept consumption flat over the last 25 years even as its economy has grown by 50 percent. Low wastage and big investment in renewable energy sources such as wind farms have contributed to that success.


Tue, 11/08/2011 - 13:13 — admin

Clean Technology Investment in North American Hits Record High

Investment by North American venture capitalists in renewable fuels and other so-called clean technologies hit a record $933 million in the third quarter according to industry group Cleantech Venture Network LLC.


Tue, 11/08/2011 - 13:12 — admin

Wind Energy Projects in Canada Doubled in One Year

Wind farm construction in Canada doubled in 2006 from a year ago, enabling it to power 370,000 homes with the renewable energy, Canadian Wind Energy Association President Robert Hornung said on October 23, in Manitoba, Canada.


Tue, 11/08/2011 - 13:12 — admin

Environmental Action in Seattle for A Sustainable, Healthier Future

Climate Protection Initiative: Reducing global warming pollution and improving air quality


Tue, 11/08/2011 - 13:01 — admin

Cars Seek to Show They Are all Green Under the Bonnet

There were cars of all colours at the British International Motor Show in London on Tuesday, July 18, 2006 but just one unifying hue -- green.


Tue, 11/08/2011 - 12:55 — admin

Unesco Hails Russian Decision To Move Oil Pipeline Away From Famous Lake

Russian President Vladimir Putin's decision to change the course of a Siberian oil pipeline to eliminate risk to the UN World Heritage site of Lake Baikal, the world's oldest and deepest lake containing 20 per cent of Earth's surface fresh water,  was welcomed by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) and people around the world.


Tue, 11/08/2011 - 11:17 — admin

United Nations Refugee Agency and Dutch Fundraising Agency Help Bhutanese Refugees In Nepal Shift To Solar Power

In an unusual partnership announced on February 3, 2006, the United Nations refugee agency has linked up with a Dutch fundraising agency to help Bhutanese refugees living in Nepal move to clean energy through solar power.


Tue, 11/08/2011 - 11:04 — admin

Bicycles Selling Like Hotcakes in US Stores

The struggling US automobile industry may do well to take some lessons from its non-motorized brethren because bicycles are selling like hotcakes.


Tue, 11/08/2011 - 10:54 — admin

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