Global green energy market was valued at around USD 550 billion in 2014 and is expected to reach USD 900 billion in 2020, growing at a CAGR of around 8.5% between 2015 and 2020. Zion Research has published a new report titled “Green Energy (Solar Photovoltaic (PV), Wind Energy, Hydroelectric Power, Bio-Fuels and Geothermal Energy) …
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The US just issued a ‘remarkable’ warning to Turkey amid its post-coup crackdown
Tension between the US and Turkey has escalated dramatically in the wake of Ankara’s far-reaching crackdown on those suspected to have been involved in Friday’s failed military coup. In addition to more than 2,000 members of the Turkish armed forces, Ankara has ordered that at least 50 high-level civil servants, 8,000 police officers, and 30 …
Art Briles Thinks He Was A Fall Guy
A Baylor student named Jasmin Hernandez, who was raped by Baylor football player Tevin Elliot in 2014, is suing the university for its mishandling of her case. Former head coach Art Briles was named as a co-defendant, which was filed before he was fired, and now he’s attempting to block settlement of the lawsuit while …
Indy Reads director saying goodbye to city
It is perhaps not surprising that Travis DiNicola would use the word “indefatigable” in announcing his departure as executive director of Indy Reads. Not to describe himself, mind you, but a colleague.After all, words are his specialty. DiNicola has championed literacy in Indianapolis for a decade, leading local nonprofit Indy Reads in its mission to improve …
SIAM plans nation-wide green awareness campaign on World Environment Day
The Society for Automotive Fitness & Environment (SAFE), an initiative by the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM), is to celebrate World Environment Day on June 5 across 5,500 automobile dealers across the country. SAFE will organise various activities related to environmental safety and conservation, sustainability and eco-conscious growth. The nationwide initiative, planned for June …
The new Tate Modern: the museum of the future
“All these cafes, where is the art?” asks an elderly lady, looking at a green giant wall display that directs visitors around the newest exhibition space of the Tate Modern in London. “It is right here,” says her senior companion, pointing at a sign right next to it. The couple is among the few lucky …
Celebrating the National Park Centennial
Last year, the National Park Service shattered its previous attendance record by 14 million, attracting more than 307 million visitors. This year, traffic is already up nearly 3 million in year-to-date comparisons. And while the service won’t project another record-breaking year, 2016 is shaping up to be perhaps its busiest summer, as judged by events …
Martina Navratilova questions Laura Robson’s decision to play French Open after serious wrist injury
Martina Navratilova has questioned Laura Robson’s decision to play the French Open after her career-threatening wrist injury. The former British No 1 has dropped to world No 329 and is playing the second Grand Slam of the season on her protected ranking. But Robson , who aborted a first comeback last summer, has only won …
Klopp confident ahead of Europa League finals
BASEL, Switzerland: Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp is confident the Reds can end a difficult season on a high note and claim their first European trophy in 11 years by beating Sevilla in the Europa League final on Wednesday (Thursday in Manila). Sevilla arrive in the Swiss city of Basel aiming for a hat trick of …
Barca, Real Madrid set up finals showdown
MADRID: Barcelona is one win away from retaining their La Liga title after Lionel Messi, Luis Suarez and Neymar all scored as they thrashed Espanyol 5-0 in the Catalan derby on Sunday (Monday in Manila). Real Madrid moved into second place, a point behind Barca with one game remaining, as they racked up an 11th …