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World’s Largest Solar Powered Boat Docks in Doha

Dec 22, 2011 No Comments by

With the recent emphasis on developing a clean energy sector and a low carbon economy in Qatar, is is only natural that Doha hosts the world’s largest solar powered boat in Doha for a few weeks. The MS Tûranor PlanetSolar is the guest of Qatar Solar Technologies, a polysilicon manufacturer that recently amped up investment [...]

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Fair Winds in Brazil

Dec 20, 2011 No Comments by

Mauricio Tiomno Tolmasquim explains how Brazil’s wind power industry has emerged as a global leader for its significant contributions in improving energy and economic efficiency.

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At IKEA, Solar Joins Swedish Meatballs on the Menu

Dec 13, 2011 No Comments by

Something has to cancel out the environmental effects of those $399 sofas and $1.49 place mats, so IKEA is investing more and more in solar.

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Azerbaijan, Where Oil is Not Transparent

Dec 08, 2011 No Comments by

Thanks to its energy resources, Azerbaijan experienced for years one of the world’s highest GDP growth rates. A sovereign fund was established to manage these windfall revenues. International initiatives in favor of transparency keep an eye on the country’s main oil and gas company.

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Chicken Fat, Algae to Fuel US Navy Ships in 2012

Dec 07, 2011 No Comments by

The United States Navy will use a biofuel blend to fuel both aircraft and warship during a Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) exercise, the globe’s largest naval war games, next year near Hawaii.

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UPS Deploys Largest Commercial Order of HEVs

Dec 07, 2011 No Comments by

UPS recently rolled out 130 new Hybrid-electric vehicles (HEVs) in New York, New Jersey and California as part of the company’s “rolling laboratory” approach to transportation.

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World Petroleum Congress in Qatar This Week: Carbon Neutral

Dec 05, 2011 1 Comment by

This week in Doha, Qatar, over 12,000 attendees will gather for the triennial World Petroleum Congress (WPC), which promises to be carbon neutral.

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Qatar and Korea Cement Economic Ties

Dec 04, 2011 1 Comment by

The Qatar Islamic Bank (QIB) and the Export Import Bank of Korea (KEXIM) entered an agreement late last week that pledges to increase the flow of trade and investment between both nations.

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Qatar Unveils New Energy Efficient Convention Center

Dec 04, 2011 No Comments by

As Qatar marches towards increased sustainable development, another new venue has opened that will make much of the world’s civic leaders green with envy.

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Walmart Goes Solar in Cajun Country

Dec 01, 2011 No Comments by

Walmart is installing one of Louisiana’s largest solar projects in a partnership with Cleco Power in the town of Many.

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