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Dudgeon wind farm signs publicly rated landmark project refinancing of GBP1.4 billion

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The shareholders of the 402-megawatt (MW) Dudgeon offshore wind farm in the United Kingdom, one of the world’s largest offshore wind projects, have announced the signing and pricing of privately placed notes for the refinancing of the project’s [...] 

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60 countries encourage the use of paper products over plastic

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Studies indicate that each year, around 8 million metric tons of plastic enter the world’s oceans. In an endeavor to stop plastic pollution, governments in more than 60 countries have introduced levies and bans to combat single-use plastic waste, [...] 

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UAEU converts solar energy to electricity using innovative method

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There are a number of ways to convert solar energy to useful electricity. One such way is by using the so-called Seebeck-Peltier effect, also known as the thermoelectric effect. That is the method used by Dr Thies Thiemann and one of his students at [...] 

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The Search for Dubai’s Best Budget-Friendly Supermarket

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For the frugal shopper, the preferred choice of supermarket is one of the hardest decisions to make. As grocery retailers battle for market share, the average consumer gets the benefit of broad selection of groceries and low prices. We compare the [...] 

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Countries Fumble in Addressing Global Plastic Use

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New Orb Media Inc. reporting and data analysis shows consumers are extremely worried about plastic’s impact on the world. There is widespread public confusion regarding responsibilities and options, and the role of governments and industry in [...] 

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JLL surpasses carbon emission reduction targets

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In its Global Sustainability Report released today, JLL (NYSE:JLL) reported exceeding its goals for carbon emission reductions within its corporate offices and committing to set a Science Based Target by 2020. Reductions achieved on a per corporate [...] 

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Travel and tourism sector takes steps towards carbon neutrality by 2050

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The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) and UN Climate Change showcased how the travel and tourism sector can take steps towards carbon neutrality by 2050.

In April, WTTC, which represents the global private sector of travel and tourism, [...] 

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Qatar Petroleum CEO meets the U.S. Secretary of Energy, Congress members, and energy leaders

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Qatar Petroleum President & CEO Mr. Saad Sherida Al-Kaabi met in Washington with U.S. Secretary of Energy Mr. Rick Perry.

Discussions during the meeting centred on various aspects of bilateral energy cooperation between the United States of America [...] 

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