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Using the Sahara Sun to Power Europe

November 2, 2009 by admin · Leave a Comment 

A $400 billon plan to provide Europe with solar power from the Sahara desert moved a step closer to reality with the formation of a consortium to carry out the work. Known as the Desertec Industrial Initiative (DDI), the German-led consortium believes it can deliver solar power to Europe as early as 2015.

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Chemical spills after ship accidents in China

November 2, 2009 by admin · Leave a Comment 

Chinese workers are trying to clean up dangerous chemicals in the central reaches of the Yangtze river and an oil spill near an eastern Chinese port, after two shipping accidents this weekend.

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Chemical spills after ship accidents in China