Spain 2021: energy policy review
The International Energy Agency (IEA) regularly conducts in-depth peer reviews of the energy policies of its member countries. This process supports energy policy development and encourages the exchange
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Spanish company Gestamp to put up 100 MW solar plant in TN
Spanish engineering and renewables major Gestamp intends to put up a 100 MW solar photovoltaic project in Tamil Nadu, but in phases. Southern Solar Pvt Ltd, a joint venture of Gestamp and Chennai-based
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One in six in EU at risk of poverty: study
One in six people in the European Union (EU) are at risk of poverty, the Executive Director of the Austrian Association for Policy Consulting and Development (OeGPP) said Monday. Andreas Hoeferl made
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Why oil prices could decline sharply
Despite the Fed’s QE3, Saudi Arabia’s excess supply and geopolitical stability in the Middle East will push down oil prices. Weak global growth is slamming oil prices, sending them nearly 12% lower in
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Surrounding greenness and pregnancy outcomes in four Spanish birth cohorts
Green spaces have been associated with improved physical and mental health; however, the available evidence on the impact of green spaces on pregnancy is scarce. The researchers investigated the association
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Spain energy sector reform ends uncertainty
The Spanish government proposed new taxes on power generation on Friday to help plug a 24 billion euro ($31 billion) funding gap in the power industry, resulting from years of selling energy below cost
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Shredding firm gets environmental stamp of approval
PHS Datashred, a national paper and IT shredding business, has reduced its fuel usage by nearly 25% in the past three years - 20% beyond its original target. The company has been awarded the British
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First wind-powered electric vehicle charging station installed
The world's first integrated wind-powered electric vehicle (EV) charging station has been installed in Barcelona. The charging station combines vertical wind turbines with electric vehicle (EV) charging
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Sensitivity of groundwater recharge using climatic analogues and HYDRUS-1D
The sensitivity of groundwater recharge to different climate conditions was simulated using the approach of climatic analogue stations, i.e. stations presently experiencing climatic conditions corresponding
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Sand, salt, volcanoes add to EU clean air challenge
Desert sand, sea salt, volcanic ash and other forms of natural pollution are adding to rising levels of man-made dirt sullying the air and making it harder, especially for Mediterranean countries, to meet
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The trouble with turbines: An ill wind
With turbines threatening some bird and bat populations, researchers are seeking ways to keep the skies safe for wildlife.