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Yingli Solar Begins Construction Of 100 Megawatt Top Runner Project In Inner Mongolia
Chinese solar manufacturer Yingli Solar has announced it has begun construction on its second Chinese Top Runner solar project, a 100 megawatt solar project in Wuhai City, in Inner Mongolia. The Yingli Green Energy Holding Company Limited, better known as…
MATT MCGRATH: Are Vehicles Greener on the Other Side as Well
With Matt McGrath, BBC journalist specialized in reporting on science and ecology, we discussed the steps that are being taken in the United Kingdom to alleviate the apparent climatic changes caused by the increased concentration of carbon dioxide. Ever since…
12 Global Cities Commit to Create Green and Healthy Streets By 2030
On Monday, the mayors of London, Paris, Los Angeles, Copenhagen, Barcelona, Quito, Vancouver, Mexico City, Milan, Seattle, Auckland and Cape Town committed to a series of ambitious targets to make their cities greener, healthier and more prosperous. By signing the…
JAN LUNDIN: Substantial Level of Economic Development is the Key to Greater Ecomobility
The Kingdom of Sweden has built up a great reputation in the world as a country that pays considerable attention to the preservation of the environment. Innovative and quality solutions for environmental protection are constantly emerging throughout this Scandinavian country…
Plastic Fibres Found in Tap Water Around the World, Study Reveals
Microplastic contamination has been found in tap water in countries around the world, leading to calls from scientists for urgent research on the implications for health. Scores of tap water samples from more than a dozen nations were analysed by…
Scottish Government to Ban Fossil Fuel Cars by 2032 Under Green Policy Programme
The Scottish government has today unveiled its legislative plans for the next year, featuring a major low carbon economy focus on electric vehicles, renewable energy, recycling schemes and green investment. Among 16 proposed new pieces of legislation outlined today are…
Global Infrastructure Partners Acquires 50% Stake From DONG Energy In 450 MW Borkum Riffgrund 2 Offshore Wind Farm
One of the world’s leading infrastructure investors, Global Infrastructure Partners, this week announced that it has acquired a 50% stake in the German 450 MW Borkum Riffgrund 2 Offshore Wind Farm from Danish wind energy developer DONG Energy. Specifically, Global…