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Russia: Blogging the Winter in Yakutia

Posted by Veronica Khokhlova on 20/11/2009

Winter is yet to arrive in much of Europe, but one of its geopolitical attributes is already back in the spotlight: fears of disruptions of Russian gas deliveries are growing more intense, due to the recurring dispute between Russia and Ukraine. Politics aside, though, in some of Russia's region ...

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Ontario May Follow California’s Lead on TV Energy Efficiency

Posted by Environmental Leader on 20/11/2009

Following California’s decision earlier this week to require elevated energy efficiency standards for TVs, the Canadian province of Ontario is considering a similar move.On Nov. 18, California became the first state in the country to institute its own standards on energy efficiency of telev ...

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CDP Launches Water Disclosure Project

Posted by Environmental Leader on 20/11/2009

The Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) has launched a global water disclosure project to help businesses and institutional investors understand the risks and opportunities associated with water scarcity and other water-related issues, including greater demand for water, shrinking glaciers and changi ...

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National Grid Again Rejects High Costs of Offshore Wind

Posted by Environmental Leader on 20/11/2009

National Grid for the second time has turned down a proposal from a Rhode Island offshore wind developer that wants to sell the electricity retailer energy from a yet-to-be-developed wind farm.National Grid says the price to purchase renewable energy from New Jersey-based Deepwater Wind is too hi ...

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Agilent To Save $3.5M Over 10 Years With Solar

Posted by Environmental Leader on 20/11/2009

A new set of solar arrays atop buildings at Agilent’s headquarters in Santa Clara, Calif., are projected to help save the company $3.5 million in energy costs over the first 10 years of operation.The new 1 megawatt installation spans over three buildings, according to a press release.This i ...

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