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40% power reduction puts LED backlit TVs at the forefront of green technology. More on LED TVs.

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Seaweed farms

One seaweed farm may produce enough biofuel to supply 30% of Japan's fuel consumption. More on Seaweed farms.

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An incredibly efficient and technically elegant solution to heating and cooling. More on Heat Pumps.

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Arctic Ice Photos

Arctic ice and glacier photos were released last week by the Obama Administration. More on Arctic Ice.

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Endangered!

Not only are animals threat- ened with extinction, but also cities and islands. More on Endangered.

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Bleak Realities

Millions face difficult times in the countries most affected by global warming. More on Bleak Realities.

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China: 20% by 2020

by Deb Powers

Personally, I think we could reach the target of having renewable sources make up 20 percent of total energy consumption."

Zhang Xiaoqiang, Chinese NDRC Chairman

China announced new energy targets - 15% from renewable energy by 2020. Chinese vice-chairman of National Development and Reform Commission is more optimistic - he expects 20% of China's energy from wind, solar, biomass and hydro. Read why that might not mean a reduction in carbon emissions.
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