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The Environmental Costs of War – Green Daily
A largely unsposken victim of war is the environment. Air, ground and water suffer under the relentless explosions and chemicals and often change the climate and ecosystem long-term.
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Suntech – Investor Center News Release
“We are very proud to become the world’s first PV solar company to achieve 1GW of solar cell and module production capacity,” said Dr. Zhengrong Shi, Suntech’s Chairman and CEO. “Since our inception, we have focused on rapidly building world-class manufacturing facilities that can meet the burgeoning global demand for green energy. This milestone is a credit to all Suntech employees that have tirelessly worked towards the common goal of making cost- effective solar energy systems available on a global scale.”
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Made in China: A plug-in hybrid for the masses | Green Tech – CNET News
BYD Auto’s plug-in hybrid electric vehicle, the F3DM, is now on sale in China, the company announced this week at a press conference in Shenzhen, China.
The F3DM, which will retail for 149,800 yuan ($21,200), can travel 100 km (63 miles) on its battery before needing to be recharged, according to BYD Auto.
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China Combating Pollution by Paying People Not to Drive (Beijing, cars, pollution, incentive)
As Causecast.org recently reported, China is so desperate to get high-polluting cars off the roads of Beijing, the city government is willing to pay drivers $3,600 not to use their cars.
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It’s a Green World – Green Headlines from Everywhere – Green Daily
It’s a big planet with a lot of green happenings. Here’s a sample of environmental headlines from everywhere:
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President Obama ‘has four years to save Earth’ | Environment | The Observer
Barack Obama has only four years to save the world. That is the stark assessment of Nasa scientist and leading climate expert Jim Hansen who last week warned only urgent action by the new president could halt the devastating climate change that now threatens Earth. Crucially, that action will have to be taken within Obama’s first administration, he added.
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