China's cement industry face possible tougher NOx emission rule

May 24, 2013 Environment

BEIJING, May 24 — China is mulling a tougher national standard on nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions from cement factories amid public calls to address air pollution and the sector's excess production capacity.

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200 students attend Nuclear Youth Summit in Indonesia

May 24, 2013 People/Events

Yogyakarta, May 24 — Around 200 students from various universities in the country are taking part in a Nuclear Youth Summit (NYS) 2013 held here aimed at encouraging the use of nuclear technology for the welfare of the people.

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Macao records 73 days of acid rain in 2012

May 24, 2013 Environment

MACAO, May 24 — Macao recorded 73 days where the pH value of rainwater was lower than 5.6 (classified as acid rain) in 2012, according to data from the city's Statistics and Census Service.

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Edinburgh to host Int'l Conference on Climate Justice

May 24, 2013 Environment

EDINBURGH, May 24 — The Scottish government on Thursday announced that the International Conference on Climate Justice will take place in Edinburgh in October ahead of crucial global talks later this year.

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U.S. stem cell breakthrough investigated for "image reuse": report

May 24, 2013 Science & Technology

WASHINGTON, May 24 — A U.S. stem cell study described as a major medical breakthrough in the journal Cell last week is under investigation for so-called "image reuse," according to a report by another journal.

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Beauty queen turns water warrior

May 24, 2013 People/Events

MANILA, May 24 — 2013 Ms. Earth Philippines candidate Jillian Kristin Deveza was recently awarded as Ms. Maynilad Water Warrior after the Lipa City beauty was adjudged as being the most knowledgeable in water resources and the environment at large in her group.

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Free e-waste recycling stations now available in all Australian states

May 24, 2013 Environment

SYDNEY, May 24 — All Australians can now recycle their unwanted e-waste for free, with a National Television and Computer Recycling Scheme available in every state and territory, the government announced in a statement on Friday.

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Space telescopes capture rare birth of Mega-Galaxy

May 24, 2013 Science & Technology

WASHINGTON, May 24 – US researchers have captured rare images of the creation of a massive galaxy about 10 times the size of the Milky Way that was formed when two young galaxies collided 11 billion years ago, a study published this week says.

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Xi urges pollution prevention, control

May 24, 2013 Environment

BEIJING, May 24 — Chinese President Xi Jinping has called for comprehensive efforts to prevent and curb pollution, urging focus on areas surrounding rivers and lakes as well as major air-polluting industries.

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Fourth Estate in E. Visayas to culminate Jubilee Month with Holy Retreat

May 24, 2013 People/Events

TACLOBAN CITY, May 24 — The archdiocese of Palo is inviting all tri-media practitioners in Eastern Visayas to take part in the annual Holy Retreat which is the highlight of the month-long celebration of the Jubilee of the Mass Media – an integral part of the year-long fete for the Diamond Jubilee of the diocese.

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