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French Opposition Parties Reach Election Alliance via Wall Street Journal

Posted on 2011/11/20 by yukimiyamotodepaul

By GéRALDINE AMIEL And MAX COLCHESTER PARIS—France’s opposition Green and Socialist parties sealed an electoral alliance over the weekend, saying they would reduce the country’s longstanding reliance on nuclear energy if they have an opportunity to form a coalition government … Continue reading →

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Son takes on atomic future with solar plans via The Japan Times

Posted on 2011/06/16 by norma field

Billionaire Masayoshi Son has a track record in taking on monopolies after building a business that opened up the nation’s telecommunications industry. Now he aims to shake up Japan’s power utilities amid the world’s worst nuclear crisis in 25 years. … Continue reading →

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‘Green curtains’ surge in face of power shortage via The Japan Times

Posted on 2011/06/16 by norma field

Sales of “Green curtain” gardening kits are surging, shoppers are buying clothes designed to help them stay cool and a pizzeria owner is losing weight as Tokyo residents brace for a summer with less air conditioning. Sales of gear to … Continue reading →

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