Libyan envoy seeks solution to conflict

An envoy of Libyan leader, Moummar Gaddafi, has met with Greek Prime Minister George Papandreou in Athens. Libya’s acting Foreign Minister, Abdul-Ati al-Obeidi, delivered a message from his country’s embattled leader, saying Libya wants to…

Doctors urged to take climate leadership role

Military and medical experts call on doctors to use their position of trust in society to build support for action on climate change. Doctors must take a leading role in highlighting the dangers of climate…

Libyan gov’t rejects ceasefire conditions

The Libyan government has rejected ceasefire conditions set out by rebel leaders. Officials say government troops will not leave Libyan cities as demanded by the opposition. The rejection came after anti-government forces said they would…

G20 considers wider role for China’s yuan

G20 leaders have moved towards agreeing that China’s currency should have a wider role in global finance. The G20 is to study whether to include the Chinese yuan within the basket of currencies that make…

China: home to Solar energy

China’s demand for energy is surging and the government has realized the importance of renewable energy. China Daily reported that China will announce a new five year target for the solar industry soon, as  the Chinese government…

Rally held in support of Gaddafi

The tension in Libya is showing NO signs of an early end. Encouraged by small victories of forces loyal to Gaddafi, nearly 100 supporters of the embattled leader gathered in front of a hotel accommodating…

China Leads Clean Energy Ranking as U.S. Falls

The United States fell one spot to third place in clean-energy investment last year as the lack of a national energy policy hurt purchases in wind and solar power and other technologies, a report said…