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Led by China, the United States and Japan, Global Solar Installations to reach Approximately 66.7 GW, reports Mercom Capital Group

KOLKATA – May 6, 2016 – Mercom Capital Group, llc, a global clean energy communications and consulting firm, forecasts global solar installations to reach 66.7 GW with China, the United States, Japan and India to make up the top four solar markets this year. “Solar installations are forecasted to grow year-over-year globally despite recent headwinds in …

The United States leads upward trend in arms exports, Asian and Gulf states arms imports up, says SIPRI

(Stockholm, 16 March 2015) The United States has taken a firm lead as the major arms exporter globally, according to new data on international arms transfers published today by Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI). Overall, the volume of international transfers of major conventional weapons grew by 16 per cent between 2005–2009 and 2010–14.   …

The United States and European Union Drop in Science and Innovation Impact while Australia, China, India, France and Great Britain Gain Influence According to Thomson Reuters Forecast

Analysis of G20 nations highlights shifts in emphasis   PHILADELPHIA, April 9, 2014 – The Intellectual Property & Science business of Thomson Reuters, the world leader in providing intelligent information to businesses and professionals, today releasedThe Research and Innovation Performance of the G20, a report that mines scientific research and patent information across the G20 …

Rio Tinto unveils latest Mine of the Future™ innovation

13 March 2014 Rio Tinto today launched a new phase of its industry-leading Mine of the Future™ technology and innovation programme that is driving greater value by optimising the performance of key international copper and coal operations. The Processing Excellence Centre (PEC) in Brisbane, Australia is a world-first, state-of-the-art facility that enhances monitoring and operational …