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China announced plans Thursday to cut its carbon emissions by up to 45 percent as measured against its economic output — a commitment from the world's largest polluter that builds momentum ahead of a widely anticipated climate conference in Copenhagen next month.
NEW YORK - Russian dairy, food and juice company Wimm-Bill-Dann Foods said Wednesday that its third-quarter profit climbed on reduced expenses. The company earned $44.5 million for the period ended Sept. 30. That's up 44 percent from $31 million a year earlier.
BORDENTOWN TOWNSHIP — The school district’s nearly $8.5 million solar panel and athletic field referendum received mixed reviews from about 40 residents at a public hearing last week.
MANSFIELD Township voters will be asked to vote on two questions Dec. 8 that would repair the roof of the John Hydock Elementary School and install solar panels there.
A multi-million dollar housing project for the Little Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa Indians slated for spring 2010 on 80 acres in Charlevoix County is happening much sooner than anticipated.
The six-member solar energy cooperative that includes Lambertville and West Amwell is preparing a request for proposals from vendors who will help the co-op members go solar.
In May, Rep. Joe Rice (D-Littleton) packed his bags for his fourth tour in Iraq.
BARCELONA, Spain - The Internet can be a powerful medium for politicians to get their message across but it is also a vital means for civilians to have a say in what politicians do, participants in a political conference say.
DETROIT - A person briefed on General Motors Co.'s plans says the automaker has not talked to any other potential buyers for the Swedish Saab brand.
SAN FRANCISCO - Silicon wafer manufacturer MEMC Electronic Materials Inc. amended its revolving credit agreement last week, according to a regulatory filing Wednesday.
DUBLIN----Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "PV Incentive Programs - Country Profiles" country profile to their offering.
E.On, Abengoa To Build Two Solar Plants In Spain
SIDNEY -- Plans for a topping facility located near Trenton continue moving forward.
The Cook Inlet Region corporation says it plans to go ahead with the Fire Island wind farm project, despite a split last month with a developer.
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. - Windstream Corp. says it is moving its share listing to the Nasdaq stock market from the New York Stock Exchange. The phone company based in Little Rock, Ark., announced Wednesday that the move would be effective on Dec. 10. Windstream will still have the WIN ticker symbol.
McLEAN, Va. - Freddie Mac reports that average rates for 30-year fixed mortgages have matched a record low of 4.78 percent this week. Rates for 30-year mortgages hit an all-time low the week ending April 30. Since then, rates have hovered near 5 percent, spurring refinancing activity and home sales.
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