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China To Ban Sale Of High-Sulfur Diesel Fuel For Tractors & Ships
As of November 1st, the sale of high-sulfur content diesel fuel — that is, diesel fuel with more than 10 parts per millions (ppm) of sulfur — will be banned nationwide in China, the government in the capital of Beijing…
Biomass Burning Releases Pollutants That Cause DNA Damage
The burning of biomass in the Amazon releases particulate matter air pollution that causes oxidative stress as well as severe DNA damage in human lung cells — primarily through the actions of the polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon (PAH) known as retene…
EDF Sells Majority Stake in Five UK Wind Farms
EDF Energy Renewables announced plans to sell its majority stake in five wind farms across Cambridgeshire and Lincolnshire for £98m in order to release equity to invest in developing further renewable projects elsewhere in the UK. However, while selling its…
Last Saturday, Every Fourth Light Bulb in Europe was Powered by the Wind
As you settled down to watch Strictly Come Dancing last Saturday evening there was a one in four chance your TV was being powered by the wind. Trade body WindEurope confirmed yesterday that the European wind power sector set a…
US Signs Deal With Denmark To Expand Offshore Wind Energy Cooperation
A new deal calling for further cooperation in the offshore wind energy sector has been signed by the US and Denmark, thanks to a fairly positive view of wind energy within the Trump Administration, according to recent reports. The new…
India’s Essel Infra To Sell 685 Megawatts Of Solar Power Assets
Another Indian company which has a substantial renewable energy portfolio is looking to sell off its solar power assets. Essel Infraprojects, part of the Essel Group, is looking for buyers for its 685 megawatts of solar power capacity, which forms…
Norwegian Firm Signs Deal For 2 Gigawatt Solar Project In Iran
At a time when the future of the Iran nuclear deal seems uncertain, European companies are pushing forward with renewable energy cooperation with the Middle East country. Norwegian solar modules manufacturer Saga Energy has reportedly signed an agreement with Iran’s…