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Electric Vehicle sales in Asia Pacific to surpass 1.4 million by 2015

Led by strong demand in China, Japan and other Asian countries along with the various national-level initiatives and programs to promote the awareness on electric vehicles will help the Asia-Pacific region to surpass 1.4 million units in next five years, said a new report from Pike Research.

Greenhouse Gas Worse Than CO2 Discovered

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Yearly global emissions of anaesthetic agents can be compared with that of carbon dioxide emissions from one million cars or one coal-fired power plant, says a study.
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Earth's biggest lakes warming up as climate changes

Even as scientists are warning that the increasing global warming could be a threat to aquatic species, NASA researchers have determined that Earth's largest lakes have warmed during the past 25 years in response to climate change.
Mayor of Seoul

Seoul mayor Oh Se-hoon sets sight high on city's future

On the sidelines of the G-20 Summit in Seoul, city mayor Oh Se-hoon, in an interview with IB Times speaks about his agenda for the city’s future, the recognition received by the Seoul Metropolitan Government for carrying out public participation in governance successfully and more.
Analysis: China's public housing push takes edge off clampdown

China set to grow 8 pct a year; reforms needed for inclusive growth

The People's Republic of China (PRC) is set to grow at an annual average rate of 8 percent for many years to come, but the country needs to carry out broad structural reforms to ensure that prosperity is shared by all, a leading PRC investment official said on Friday.

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