Alstom unveils French sites for 6MW offshore wind turbines
Plans to deploy up to 6GW of wind farms off the French coastlines have taken a major step forward, after Alstom earmarked two ports to build its first manufacturing sites entirely dedicated to wind energy.
Sri Lanka Battles Sea Erosion
In the past, to shore up defences against sea erosion, Sri Lanka has used hard structures including rock, which disfigures beach areas and could also shift erosion to adjacent areas, by redirecting energy…
Litter Of Light
Around 25,000 low-income homes in the Philippines have been lit up after the launch of a scheme to fit sunlight-powered “bulbs” made from old plastic bottles.
Oil Spill Moves Toward Nigerian Coast: Likely Worst In Decade
An oil spill near the coast of Nigeria is likely the worst to hit those waters in a decade, a government official said, as slicks from the Royal Dutch Shell PLC spill approached the country’s southern shoreline.
Russian oil rig sinking casts doubt on Arctic plan
The sinking of a floating oil rig that left more than 50 crew dead or missing is intensifying fears that Russian companies searching for oil in remote areas are unprepared for emergencies, and could cause a disastrous spill in the pristine Arctic region…
Dutch Court Turns Down Trafigura Appeal On Toxic Waste
An Amsterdam appeals court Friday upheld a million-euro fine against multinational oil trader Trafigura for the illegal export of toxic waste, later dumped around Abidjan, causing environmental and human disaster in Ivory Coast.
Japan Fukushima Plant Clean Up May Take 40 Years
Japan’s government said that it could take 40 years to clean up and fully decommission a nuclear plant that went into meltdown after it was struck by a huge tsunami.
Seattle Officials Ban Single-Use Plastic Bags
The Seattle City Council voted Monday to ban single-use plastic bags from groceries and other retail stores, joining a growing trend among cities that embrace green values.
Dutch Unveil Plan In War Against The Sea: A Sandbar
In its age-old war to keep back the sea, low-lying Netherlands has dumped sand onto a surface larger than 200 football fields just off the coast, and will wait for nature to do the rest…