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AU Optronics Increases Cash Investment to M.Setek for Enhancing Value Chain in Solar Business

HSINCHU, Taiwan, Jan. 29 /PRNewswire-Asia-FirstCall/ — AU Optronics Corp. (“AUO” or the “Company”) (TAIEX: 2409; NYSE: AUO) today announced its decision, approved by its Board of Directors on January 29th, to subscribe new shares to be issued by M.Set…

[ More ] January 29th, 2010 | No Comments | Posted in Environment |

Global Report: Changing Climate Triggers Risk and Investment Issues for Global Mining Industry

LONDON, Jan. 28 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — According to an Acclimatise report, backed by IBM (NYSE: IBM), over 80% of global mining companies surveyed claim their physical assets would be affected by extreme weather events, yet only 13% report taking ac…

[ More ] January 28th, 2010 | No Comments | Posted in Environment |
 

China’s Cabinet says pollution situation still serious

BEIJING (Reuters) – China still faces a serious threat from pollution despite recent government efforts to clean up, the Cabinet said on Wednesday, adding the country would step up investment in environmentally friendly industries.

[ More ] January 27th, 2010 | No Comments | Posted in Environment |

GM to Be First Major U.S. Automaker to Manufacture Electric Motors

WASHINGTON, Jan. 26 /PRNewswire/ –
Electric traction motors are ‘engines’ for electric vehicles and hybridsFirst GM electric motors will debut in next-generation rear-wheel-drive Two-mode HybridsTotal investment of $246 million in electric motor and e…

[ More ] January 26th, 2010 | No Comments | Posted in Environment |
 

Reportlinker Adds South Korea Telecom Investment Environment Report, 2008-2009

NEW YORK, Jan. 25 /PRNewswire/ — Reportlinker.com announces that a new market research report is available in its catalogue:
South Korea Telecom Investment Environment Report, 2008-2009
http://www.reportlinker.com/p0172660/South-Korea-Telecom-Investme…

[ More ] January 25th, 2010 | No Comments | Posted in Environment |

Ontario says Samsung deal to make it green leader

TORONTO (Reuters) – A C$7 billion ($6.7 billion) green energy investment by a consortium led by South Korea’s Samsung C&T Corp will make Ontario a leader in renewable energy technology, the Canadian province said on Thursday….

[ More ] January 22nd, 2010 | No Comments | Posted in Environment |
 

U.S. says wind could power 20 percent of eastern grid

WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Wind energy could generate 20 percent of the electricity needed by households and businesses in the eastern half of the United States by 2024, but it would require up to $90 billion in investment, according to a government report…

[ More ] January 22nd, 2010 | No Comments | Posted in Environment |

Governor Rendell: State Investment of $9.2 Million to Support Alternative Energy Projects That Conserve Energy, Cut Costs, Create Jobs

CFA Also Approves $150,000 Tourism Loan for Business in PA Wilds Region
HARRISBURG, Pa., Jan. 21 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — Pennsylvania will strengthen its position as a leader in energy innovation and will help to create about 170 jobs with the lates…

[ More ] January 21st, 2010 | No Comments | Posted in Environment |

Moorlands and hills targeted to grow crops for biomass and biofuels

Countryside protection groups warn of damage to wildlifeOne tenth of Britain, including moorlands and hillsides, could be used to grow crops for biomass and biofuels. Countryside protection groups warned that this would turn large swaths of the countryside into monocultural landscapes and pose a threat to wildlife.The Energy Technologies Institute (ETI), a £1bn public-private investment [...]

[ More ] January 20th, 2010 | No Comments | Posted in Environment, Nature |