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Leaked Rio documents show UN development goals
A leaked document reveals the sustainable energy goals that nations will be asked to sign up to at the Rio earth summit.
January 11, 2012 3:55am |
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BBVA dumps Microsoft for Google cloud
MADRID -- Spain's fifth-largest company becomes Google's biggest App client.
January 11, 2012 3:41am |
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Banks asked to support Nigerian renewable energy projects
A number of institutions are trying to persuade Nigerian banks to help fund renewable energy projects across the country.
January 11, 2012 2:07am |
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The Morning Briefing: Retail struggles and solutions
"The Morning Briefing" is SmartPlanet's daily roundup of must-read stories from the web. This morning we're reading about the retail industry and challenges they face in 2012.
January 11, 2012 1:08am |
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Solar-powered toys: educational or just gimmicky?
HONG KONG -- Tiny solar panels featured strongly among eco-friendly toys at this year's Hong Kong Toy Fair.
January 11, 2012 12:21am |
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A polio-free India
The last child paralyzed by polio got sick exactly one year ago this week. India's success was due to a more effective vaccine and creative ways of finding high-risk children.
January 10, 2012 11:35pm |
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Coming soon: $1,000 to map your genes
Life Technologies aims to launch, by year's end, a machine that will map your whole genome for $1,000. Cue the revolution in medical prevention and treatment.
January 10, 2012 9:11pm |
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10 actions needed now to boost US innovation: report
US Commerce Department report urges unshackling entrepreneurs, opening up federal data stores, more skills education, more funding for basic research.
January 10, 2012 8:29pm |
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Electrolux adds a Chief Design Officer: Stefano Marzano
The Swedish appliance maker appoints its first C-suite design executive, the former Chief Design Officer of Royal Philips Electronics, to help speed new products to market.
January 10, 2012 7:52pm |
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Barclay's origami inspired headquarters in Paris
Panels of glass and 'marble' house the new headquarters of Barclays Capital Bank within origami folds.
January 10, 2012 6:15pm |
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A solar powered tablet for every child
The One Laptop Per Child foundation has devised a sub $100 tablet that's powered by a solar panel fitted into the device's cover. Two hours in the sun provides four hours of computing time.
January 10, 2012 4:43pm |
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London's first true skyscraper, tallest in Western Europe
London is nearing completion on it's first genuine skyscraper. But not everyone sees it as a good thing.
January 10, 2012 3:01pm |
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2013 Ford Fusion Energi plug-in hybrid to get 100 MPGe
The 2013 Ford Fusion will come in plug-in hybrid, gas, and regular hybrid varieties.
January 10, 2012 2:41pm |
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Mercedes-Benz unveils telematics vision with much fanfare, few details
LAS VEGAS -- With a smart, truly intelligent car, the world will be able to get around better and more efficient than ever before. That's according to Daimler AG chairman Dieter Zetsche, who...
January 10, 2012 1:58pm |
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All Sprint mobile phones will get sustainability scrutiny
Effective Jan. 1, 2012, the carrier will assess all mobile devices for criteria including materials content, packaging, energy management and modular design.
January 10, 2012 12:43pm |
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Tesla Motors set to reveal Model X
The world will see Tesla Motor's third planned production vehicle, the Model X, early next month.
January 10, 2012 12:06pm |
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Inside ClearEdge Power's $500M fuel cell deal
The Oregon-based company has landed the biggest utility fuel cell deal in the world. But it's not just the size that makes this agreement stand out.
January 10, 2012 11:27am |
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Austin: America's cleantech leader
In a state that's no stranger to energy exploration, Austin, Texas is quickly becoming America's leader in cleantech. Find out how.
January 10, 2012 11:16am |
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At CES, Ballmer highlights Windows phone, Windows 8, Xbox Kinect
At CES in Las Vegas, American Idol host Ryan Seacrest talks to Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer about what to expect from the software giant in 2012. Ballmer previews the new Windows phone OS, Windows...
January 10, 2012 8:57am
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Don't blame automation for high unemployment: another view
The economy grew by more than 25% over the past decade, but the number of employed US workers remained stagnant. Have we really automated that much?
January 10, 2012 8:33am |