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Clean energy firm Husk signs UN energy compact as it begins solar mini-grid expansion in Nigeria, rest of Africa

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The commitment is contained under the 24/7 Carbon-free Energy Compact , by leading energy buyers, suppliers, equipment manufacturers and governments, representing a global effort to accelerate the uptake of carbon-free electricity as a way of averting the perilous effects of climate change.

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Green Technology Summit Heads to Europe (and It's Kind Of a Big Deal)

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The EU's evolving WEEE Directive governs the proper collection and disposal of electronics waste, and the standards can make reuse of equipment very challenging. These standards assure that used electronics devices being shipped anywhere in the world are fully functional. Electronics Reuse in Europe. spanhidden.

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