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China solar, wind to attract $780 billion investment by 2030

Posted in Business on 12th Apr, 2017
by Alex Muller

China has pledged to increase non-fossil fuel energy to at least 20 percent of total consumption by the end of the next decade.

5 ways AI is already making a difference in society

Posted in Business on 10th Apr, 2017
by Alex Muller

Many people have been questioning whether all this effort is worth it, and some are worried about future job losses.

Clean Energy UN report: Clean power is up, costs are down

Posted in Business on 9th Apr, 2017
by Alex Muller

The world added record levels of renewable energy capacity in 2016, according to the UN.

Solar breaks 50% of California electricity for first time

Posted in Business on 8th Apr, 2017
by Alex Muller

The increase in utility-scale solar power , which grew 50% in the state in 2016, is quickly changing the landscape.

FDA approves home genetic tests for Alzheimer's and other diseases

Posted in Medicine on 7th Apr, 2017
by Alex Muller

After being blocked in 2013, the FDA has finally approved the 23andMe home genetic testing kit for 10 specific diseases.