Energy-inefficient lightbulbs will be phased out in five years in a bid to save energy and curb climate changeChina will phase out energy-inefficient lightbulbs within...
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United Airlines agrees to buy algae biofuel from Solazyme
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Oil industry revs up tax break lobby
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EV battery maker A123 Systems lowers forecast, blames Fisker
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LG Electronics denies report on Suntech Power buy
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