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Perspective: Despite Solyndra’s death, the future of solar energy is sunny

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Remember when the dot.com bubble burst in 2000 and, seemingly overnight, some companies ceased making millions hand-over-fist? From a purely economic standpoint, there will be no reason for China to remain with silicon when better alternatives become available. Atlanta: Oct 28, 2011. Resources. [ 1 ] [link] , [link]. [

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MIT study says combustion emissions cause ~200,000 premature deaths/year in US; vehicles and power generation top sources

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2000 (90% CI: 0–4,000) early deaths from ozone, according to the study. The researchers collected data from the year 2005, the most recent data available at the time of the study. The group’s results—particularly the breakdown of emissions by state—provide valuable data in setting future environmental policy, he says.

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UPS to add 1,400 new CNG vehicles over next year; building 15 new CNG fueling stations

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UPS’ investment in a large scale alternative energy fleet has enabled the company to avoid more than 34 million gallons of conventional fuels since 2000. Today’s CNG announcement demonstrates UPS’ plans to expand use of widely available natural gas. The cities are Atlanta, Ga.; UPS plans to deploy new CNG vehicles in 15 cities.

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