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December 02, 2015

Warm countries launch Sun-energy alliance
Le Bourget, France (AFP) Dec 1, 2015
India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi has launched in Paris an alliance of 121 sun-drenched countries, rich and poor, to dramatically boost the use of solar power. The alliance issued a declaration vowing to mobilise more than $1 trillion (940 million euros) in investment by 2030 for the "massive deployment" of affordable solar power. Modi, speaking on the sidelines of a 195-nation United Nations climate summit in Paris, said the Sun could help move the world to a safer path. "The vast majori ... read more

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Volkswagen India to recall 323,700 cars over emissions scandal Volkswagen India on Tuesday announced that the company will recall around 323,700 cars in the country in the wake of an emissions cheating scandal. ... more		Rich countries must not impose end to 'conventional energy': India PM Rich countries should not force the developing world to abandon fossil fuels completely, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said Monday at the UN climate summit in Paris. ... more		India's economy grows 7.4 percent, outperforms China: govt India's economy grew by 7.4 percent year-on-year in the last quarter, official figures showed Monday, outperforming China and giving Prime Minister Narendra Modi a boost following a recent election drubbing. ... more
				India taking energy demand lead With China's economy slowing, it's India that takes the lead as the country expected to take on more oil than any other, the International Energy Agency said. ... more		Alliance Fund II provides $25M facility for Cypress Creek Renewables North Sky Capital's Alliance Fund II announced that it has completed its first investment, a $25 million capital facility that will finance the development of solar PV power plants by Cypress Creek ... more

India test fires ship-based nuclear-capable missile The Indian armed forces successfully test-fired a new short range, nuclear-capable ballistic missile, Indo-Asian News Service reports, citing the country's military R and D agency DRDO. The mi ... more		India test fires Advanced Air Defense missile India test-fired its indigenously developed supersonic interceptor missile from a test range off the Odisha coast on Monday. ... more		Dogs of war: China touts killer robot 'wolves' US government gets a year of ChatGPT Enterprise for $1 Russia hints at deploying mid-range missiles after ending INF moratorium		Monkeys in Asia harbor virus from humans, other species When it comes to spreading viruses, bats are thought to be among the worst. Now a new study of nearly 900 nonhuman primates in Bangladesh and Cambodia shows that macaques harbor more diverse astrovi ... more
				Warming ocean worsened Australia's fatal 2011 floods As world leaders gather in Paris at the end of the month for the COP 21 climate summit, new research from scientists reveals the destructive impact the warming global ocean can have on society. ... more		Stormy space weather puts equatorial regions' power at risk Dr Brett Carter of the RMIT SPACE Research Centre and his team from RMIT, Boston College and Dartmouth College, found that these equatorial electrical disruptions threaten power grids in Southeast A ... more

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India seeks 'climate justice' for poor nations at Paris talks India will urge rich nations to deliver "climate justice" for developing countries at a major environmental conference in Paris later this month, the environment minister has said in an interview with AFP. ... more		Rockwell Collins opens new facility in India A new facility in India has been opened by Rockwell Collins, which hs signed a 15-year lease for the building located in Bangalore. ... more		SMOS mission reveals 15-year global forest carbon storage trends Pacific microstate sells first passports to fund climate action Great Barrier Reef suffers most widespread bleaching on record		UN peacekeepers must use force where needed: US envoy United Nations peacekeepers have a responsibility to protect civilians where they are deployed even if that means using force, the US envoy to the world body said Friday during a visit to India, one of the biggest troop contributors. ... more
Greenpeace India's shutdown halted temporarily, group says An Indian court on Friday temporarily suspended an order cancelling Greenpeace India's operating licence in the country, the group said, the latest twist in its ongoing battle with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government. ... more		138 world leaders to attend Paris climate summit: France A total of 138 heads of state and government so far will attend a climate summit due to kick off in terror-hit Paris on November 30, the French government said Friday. ... more		Mountains may depart, says Tibetan filmmaker Snow-capped mountains, endless grasslands, smiling monks: Tibetan filmmaker Pema Tseden's latest vision of his homeland, shot in stark black and white, relegates these to the background. ... more		Lightsource to Launch Major Investment into India Solar PV Market Lightsource Renewable Energy is spearheading a 2 billion pound investment in solar energy in India. The firm has announced plans to design, install and manage more than 3 Gigawatts (GW) of solar pho ... more

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India revisits energy mix		World leaders back drive for Paris climate deal		Bangladesh signs $250m satellite deal with French firm		France tightens borders ahead of climate summit		A new tool to guide recovery from disasters
Senior US lawmaker tours Tibet six years after Beijing 'refusal'		Rotting oaks lead to hazardous voids in Indiana's Mount Baldy sand dune		India testfires nuclear-capable Agni IV missile		Microplate discovery dates birth of Himalayas		Monkeys in Asia harbor virus from humans, other species

World energy use to grow one-third over 25 years, renewables making inroads: IEA

Australian green group to challenge India-backed coal mine

Greenpeace says India operating licence cancelled

Nepal at risk of 'humanitarian crisis': US embassy

Tech-sharing key to success of climate summit: France

GSAT-15 begins the payload integration process for Arianespace's next Ariane 5 mission

Astrosat's Soft X-ray Telescope Sees First Light

India's choked capital fails to collect new 'pollution toll'

India's choked capital starts 'pollution toll' for trucks

India's Modi urges 'comprehensive' climate deal

May the 5th force be with you

Nepal earthquake was less intense than feared

Post-quake Nepal struggles to preserve vanishing skills

Nepal inks fuel agreement with China to ease crisis

India gets help with renewable energy sector

Crowds mass in Iraq's Karbala for mourning ritual

Fuel-strapped Nepal sends team to China to ease supply

Powerful quake rocks South Asia, 70 dead

Long-awaited pipeline through Afghanistan moving forward

China to donate fuel to Nepal: official

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