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New York inches closer to offshore wind farm
Project has the potential to be the largest of its kind in the U.S.
Fed works to speed solar development in Southwest
Interior Department picks 1,000 square miles of federal land in six states as potential sites for solar power stations.
White House announces new lighting standards
New efficiency rules will save consumers up to $4 billion annually and eliminate the need for 14 coal-fired power plants, Obama says.
Dow Chemical joins algae-based biofuel project
Hoping to create ethanol fuel from a combination of algae and carbon dioxide, the project links several major companies and schools.

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Abu Dhabi to host renewables agency
Having the highest carbon footprint per capita in the world, the United Arab Emirates faces much criticism.
EU to help finance clean coal plant in China
European commission pledges 50 million euros to project.
Solar panels getting a sleek new makeover
Solar energy developers are finding ways to make solar panels blend in with their surroundings for improved aesthetic appeal.
Underwater sponges could soak up uranium for nuclear power stations in Japan
Uranium farms on the seabed could help end the country's reliance on imports for its nuclear power stations.
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