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World Bank joins war on coal
2013-07-18 17:28:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
Grist: There`s a new ally in the fight against the dirtiest of fossil fuels. The World Bank`s board of directors approved a strategy shift this week that will move the lending body formally away from its longstanding support of coal-fired power plants in favor of cleaner and smarter alternatives. Following the adoption Tuesday of its Energy Sector Directions Paper [PDF], the World Bank will "provide financial support for greenfield coal power generation projects only in rare circumstances," such as...
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World War II and New York City
2013-06-22 18:26:58| Footwear - Topix.net
Mike Wallace and Kenneth Jackson talked about the important role played by New York City during World War II and its aftermath.Mr.Wallace argued that the city was the center of political action and thought during the ..
Lee Spring Helps Restore World War One Aircraft
2013-01-10 06:00:00| Industrial Newsroom - All News for Today
The Sopwith Dolphin, a restored First World War aircraft on display at the United Kingdom's Royal Air Force (RAF) Museum in Hendon, England features a new set of extension springs manufactured by Lee Spring for use on the replica Lewis guns. The assistance and support for this restoration was facilitated by Lee Spring, Europe, headquartered in Wokingham, Berkshire, United Kingdom. The single seat fighting aircraft served operationally from January 1918 to July 1919. At its peak, the Sopwith ...This story is related to the following:Transportation Industry ProductsSearch for suppliers of: Extension Springs | Aircraft Accessories, Parts & Supplies |