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Germany to extend life of nuclear reactors
Germany said it would extend the life of its nuclear reactors by 12 years on average Monday after marathon talks on the controversial issue that will shape the energy policy of Europe\'s top economy.  more
China halts loans to firms that break environment rules
China has ordered banks to stop new lending to companies that pollute excessively or consume too much energy, as part of a drive to make its economy more energy efficient, state media said Saturday.  more
Thousands of Japanese schools serving whale meat
Whale meat is on the menu at around a sixth of Japan\'s state-run elementary and junior high schools, a survey released Sunday showed.  more
Thai villagers voice health fears over pollution
Noi Jaitang\'s voice is laced with bitter helplessness as he faces the reality that his rural Thai village could once again be engulfed with fumes he blames for a litany of family illnesses.  more
NASA readies probe for up-close study of sun\'s corona
NASA said it is developing a car-sized satellite that by "no later than 2018" will plunge into the sun\'s outer atmosphere for an up-close study of its super-hot corona, solar wind and lethal radiation.  more
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