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AgXeed Autonomous Robot Tractor

16.07.2025, Tartu. Sustainable farming made profitable by the AgXeed autonomous ecosystem of machines. AgBots can operate non stop and unsupervised up to 23 hours and save not only time, but also all input resources: energy, fertilizer, water, seeds, etc. Photo: Kristjan Teedema/Tartu Postimees

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AgXeed Autonomous Robot Tractor

16.07.2025, Tartu. Sustainable farming made profitable by the AgXeed autonomous ecosystem of machines. AgBots can operate non stop and unsupervised up to 23 hours and save not only time, but also all input resources: energy, fertilizer, water, seeds, etc. Photo: Kristjan Teedema/Tartu Postimees

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AgXeed Autonomous Robot Tractor

16.07.2025, Tartu. Sustainable farming made profitable by the AgXeed autonomous ecosystem of machines. AgBots can operate non stop and unsupervised up to 23 hours and save not only time, but also all input resources: energy, fertilizer, water, seeds, etc. Photo: Kristjan Teedema/Tartu Postimees

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AgXeed Autonomous Robot Tractor

16.07.2025, Tartu. Sustainable farming made profitable by the AgXeed autonomous ecosystem of machines. AgBots can operate non stop and unsupervised up to 23 hours and save not only time, but also all input resources: energy, fertilizer, water, seeds, etc. Photo: Kristjan Teedema/Tartu Postimees

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US: Death Toll Rises As Hurricane Helene Causes Widespread Damage In Southeast 10

Hurricane Helene struck the southeastern United States, causing destructive flooding and leaving widespread devastation. Helene's death toll has risen to 200, hundreds are still missing, and searches for survivors are ongoing.

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Ugandan women turn agricultural waste into biofuel to save trees

STORY: Ugandan women turn agricultural waste into biofuel to save trees SHOOTING TIME: May 30, 2024 DATELINE: June 5, 2024 LENGTH: 0:03:40 LOCATION: Kampala CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the sanctuary of Set Her Free 2. various of mixing raw materials for making briquettes 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): ROBERT AGABA, Program officer of Set Her Free 4. various of women making briquettes 5. SOUNDBITE 2 (Luganda): SHEEBA KWAGALA, Briquette maker 6. various of restaurant cooking using the biofuel briquettes 7. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): MICHAEL KALYESUBULA, Chef 8. various of briquettes 9. SOUNDBITE 4 (English): ROBERT AGABA, Program officer of Set Her Free 10. various of women at Set Her Free STORYLINE: Every morning, Sheeba Kwagala and her colleague head to a sanctuary in the Ugandan capital of Kampala to mash agricultural waste, mainly banana peels and crop residues, with molasses and clay to make briquettes. Briquettes, a type of renewable energy source and a form of solid biofuel, are said to be more

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China: Men Rescue Girl Swept By River In Yunnan

Two men rescued a girl who was swept by the river in Miaowanggu Scenic Spot, Kunming, Yunnan Province on April 16. Mr. Shi, who was in a group-building activity in the scenic area with his colleagues, quickly lept into action after hearing a girl's plea for help in the river. Another colleague joined in the rescue after seeing Mr. Shi losing energy in the strong current and helped bring the girl back to shore.

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Indian gov't approves rooftop solar scheme for 10 mln households

STORY: Indian gov't approves rooftop solar scheme for 10 mln households SHOOTING TIME: March 1, 2024 DATELINE: March 2, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:08 LOCATION: New Delhi CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of India gate 2. various of solar panel STORYLINE: The Indian government Thursday approved a scheme to install rooftop solar panels in 10 million households across the country, which will enable them to get free electricity up to 300 units per month. This will be a major push for renewable energy in the country. "Through this scheme, the households will be able to save electricity bills as well as earn additional income through sale of surplus power to DISCOMs (Distribution Companies)," reads an official statement. "The proposed scheme will result in addition of 30 GW of solar capacity through rooftop solar in the residential sector, generating 1,000 BUs of electricity and resulting in reduction of 720 million tons of CO2 equivalent emissions over the 25-year lifetime of rooftop systems," the sta

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London gears up for festive season

STORY: London gears up for festive season SHOOTING TIME: Dec. 2, 2023 DATELINE: Dec. 4, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:04 LOCATION: London CATEGORY: CULTURE/SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of festival decorations on the streets of London STORYLINE: As Christmas is approaching, London has already been gearing up for the festive season with streets and squares adorned with Christmas decorations. To raise public awareness of climate change, some of London's landmark shopping destinations recycled last year's displays. To save energy, the lights will shine for a slightly shorter duration each day this year. According to the local council, the lights use LED lightbulbs made from recycled polymer. That will save 75 percent of energy than standard lightbulbs. Christmas lights across the city tend to glisten until January 6. During the festive season, various Christmas-themed activities will be held across London, including Christmas markets, workshops, concerts, and the world-famous Winter Wonderland in Hyde Park. Xinhua

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GERMANY-SCHLESWIG-HOLSTEIN-CHINA-SOLAR PRODUCTS

(231007) -- BEIJING, Oct. 7, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A staff member takes out a Chinese-made micro inverter from the batch packaging at the warehouse of Lauxx Energy in Ahrensburg, Germany, May 30, 2023. Dirk Heil, a resident living in the small town of Schwarzenbek in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany, has been using solar-powered equipment made by Chinese companies in recent months. Thanks to the Belt and Road Initiative, these high-quality and fair-priced products from China have entered German households by sea or by taking China-Europe freight trains. Hengdian Group DMEGC Magnetics Co., Ltd. and Beny New Energy Co., Ltd., two Chinese companies that produce solar-related equipment, have ramped up their production to meet the growing demands of domestic and international markets. Many of their products have entered the German market. As electricity price rises in Europe, using solar-powered equipment helps reduce the cost of electricity. Dirk said that the equipment is easy to install and can help him save electricity

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GERMANY-SCHLESWIG-HOLSTEIN-CHINA-SOLAR PRODUCTS

(231007) -- BEIJING, Oct. 7, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Dirk Heil checks the Chinese-made solar-powered equipment installed at his house in Schwarzenbek, Germany, May 30, 2023. Dirk Heil, a resident living in the small town of Schwarzenbek in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany, has been using solar-powered equipment made by Chinese companies in recent months. Thanks to the Belt and Road Initiative, these high-quality and fair-priced products from China have entered German households by sea or by taking China-Europe freight trains. Hengdian Group DMEGC Magnetics Co., Ltd. and Beny New Energy Co., Ltd., two Chinese companies that produce solar-related equipment, have ramped up their production to meet the growing demands of domestic and international markets. Many of their products have entered the German market. As electricity price rises in Europe, using solar-powered equipment helps reduce the cost of electricity. Dirk said that the equipment is easy to install and can help him save electricity bills. "This is the first time

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GERMANY-SCHLESWIG-HOLSTEIN-CHINA-SOLAR PRODUCTS

(231007) -- BEIJING, Oct. 7, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Staff members work at the workshop of Beny New Energy Co., Ltd. in Wenzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, April 19, 2023. Dirk Heil, a resident living in the small town of Schwarzenbek in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany, has been using solar-powered equipment made by Chinese companies in recent months. Thanks to the Belt and Road Initiative, these high-quality and fair-priced products from China have entered German households by sea or by taking China-Europe freight trains. Hengdian Group DMEGC Magnetics Co., Ltd. and Beny New Energy Co., Ltd., two Chinese companies that produce solar-related equipment, have ramped up their production to meet the growing demands of domestic and international markets. Many of their products have entered the German market. As electricity price rises in Europe, using solar-powered equipment helps reduce the cost of electricity. Dirk said that the equipment is easy to install and can help him save electricity bills. "This is the first t

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GERMANY-SCHLESWIG-HOLSTEIN-CHINA-SOLAR PRODUCTS

(231007) -- BEIJING, Oct. 7, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Staff members assemble inverter accessories at the workshop of Beny New Energy Co., Ltd. in Wenzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, April 19, 2023. Dirk Heil, a resident living in the small town of Schwarzenbek in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany, has been using solar-powered equipment made by Chinese companies in recent months. Thanks to the Belt and Road Initiative, these high-quality and fair-priced products from China have entered German households by sea or by taking China-Europe freight trains. Hengdian Group DMEGC Magnetics Co., Ltd. and Beny New Energy Co., Ltd., two Chinese companies that produce solar-related equipment, have ramped up their production to meet the growing demands of domestic and international markets. Many of their products have entered the German market. As electricity price rises in Europe, using solar-powered equipment helps reduce the cost of electricity. Dirk said that the equipment is easy to install and can help him save electricity bi

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GERMANY-SCHLESWIG-HOLSTEIN-CHINA-SOLAR PRODUCTS

(231007) -- BEIJING, Oct. 7, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A staff member unwraps the packaging of Chinese-made micro inverters at the warehouse of Lauxx Energy in Ahrensburg, Germany, May 30, 2023. Dirk Heil, a resident living in the small town of Schwarzenbek in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany, has been using solar-powered equipment made by Chinese companies in recent months. Thanks to the Belt and Road Initiative, these high-quality and fair-priced products from China have entered German households by sea or by taking China-Europe freight trains. Hengdian Group DMEGC Magnetics Co., Ltd. and Beny New Energy Co., Ltd., two Chinese companies that produce solar-related equipment, have ramped up their production to meet the growing demands of domestic and international markets. Many of their products have entered the German market. As electricity price rises in Europe, using solar-powered equipment helps reduce the cost of electricity. Dirk said that the equipment is easy to install and can help him save electricity bills. "Thi

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GERMANY-SCHLESWIG-HOLSTEIN-CHINA-SOLAR PRODUCTS

(231007) -- BEIJING, Oct. 7, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on May 30, 2023 shows the Chinese-made solar-powered equipment installed at the house of Dirk Heil in Schwarzenbek, Germany. Dirk Heil, a resident living in the small town of Schwarzenbek in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany, has been using solar-powered equipment made by Chinese companies in recent months. Thanks to the Belt and Road Initiative, these high-quality and fair-priced products from China have entered German households by sea or by taking China-Europe freight trains. Hengdian Group DMEGC Magnetics Co., Ltd. and Beny New Energy Co., Ltd., two Chinese companies that produce solar-related equipment, have ramped up their production to meet the growing demands of domestic and international markets. Many of their products have entered the German market. As electricity price rises in Europe, using solar-powered equipment helps reduce the cost of electricity. Dirk said that the equipment is easy to install and can help him save electricity bills. "T

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GERMANY-SCHLESWIG-HOLSTEIN-CHINA-SOLAR PRODUCTS

(231007) -- BEIJING, Oct. 7, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Dirk Heil installs the Chinese-made solar-powered equipment at his house in Schwarzenbek, Germany, May 30, 2023. Dirk Heil, a resident living in the small town of Schwarzenbek in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany, has been using solar-powered equipment made by Chinese companies in recent months. Thanks to the Belt and Road Initiative, these high-quality and fair-priced products from China have entered German households by sea or by taking China-Europe freight trains. Hengdian Group DMEGC Magnetics Co., Ltd. and Beny New Energy Co., Ltd., two Chinese companies that produce solar-related equipment, have ramped up their production to meet the growing demands of domestic and international markets. Many of their products have entered the German market. As electricity price rises in Europe, using solar-powered equipment helps reduce the cost of electricity. Dirk said that the equipment is easy to install and can help him save electricity bills. "This is the first time I have

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'Green curtain' movement in vogue to save energy

TOKUSHIMA, Japan - Students at municipal Takashima No. 5 Elementary School in Tokyo's Itabashi Ward assemble at a flower bed to look after cucumbers and gourd-shaped loofahs.

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Japan's Diet building lit up

TOKYO, Japan - Japan's Diet building in central Tokyo is lit up on a trial basis on Jan. 22, 2014. The lighting up of the 65-meter building, which started in 1990 to mark the 100th anniversary of the setup of the parliament in Japan, was suspended following the 2011 huge earthquake to save energy. The ruling and opposition parties agreed to resume the lighting up of the building from Jan. 24.

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Ishikawa's paper-woven textile draws attention

KANAZAWA, Japan - Chiyoko Kamei (L) holds a textile product developed by her small company from Japanese paper, in Hakui, Ishikawa Prefecture, on June 8, 2012. Trademarked "Nekiro," the textile is drawing attention as a clothing material during the country's "Cool Biz" campaign to help save energy in the workplace, due partly to its anti-humidity. To the right is Isao Okada, textile machinery engineer and director of the company.

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Nissan power saving efforts

YOKOSUKA, Japan - A production line is suspended to save energy at a Nissan Motor Co. plant in Yokosuka, Kanagawa Prefecture, on July 2, 2011. Japanese companies are required to reduce energy consumption amid power shortfalls this summer.

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Saving power in Japan

OSAKA, Japan - Commuters walk under lights partially lit and turned down to save energy in the underground mall in Osaka, on July 1, 2011. Many Japanese businesses and households are saving energy as the government started restricting electricity consumption by large-lot users in eastern Japan the same day to avert power shortages in the wake of the March 11 earthquake, tsunami and nuclear disaster.

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Hyogo Prefecture starts summer hours

KOBE, Japan - A clock displays the time near an employee of the Hyogo prefectural government at the prefectural hall in Kobe on June 22, 2011. He started work earlier than usual as the western Japanese prefecture the same day began shifting work hours to summer hours as a measure to save energy.

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Landmarks blacked out to save energy

KOBE, Japan - Kobe Port Tower (L) and Kobe Maritime Museum (R) in Hyogo Prefecture, western Japan, turn off illuminations on March 13, 2011, to save electricity amid power shortages in Japan following earthquake and tsunami disasters in northeastern and eastern Japan.

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Doraemon solar car at Osaka Motor Show

OSAKA, Japan - A solar-powered vehicle with the theme of the popular ''manga'' character Doraemon is displayed at the Osaka Motor Show on Dec. 4, 2009. The novelty vehicle was among some 30 automobiles designed to save energy and curb emissions at the four-day biennial event in Japan's second largest business area.

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Japanese developer devises OS for nonstandard characters

TOKYO, Japan - Displayed on a computer screen is a list of Nonstandard kanji characters are often found in names of people and places as well as literary works. University of Tokyo Professor Ken Sakamura, the developer of the Tron computer operating system, said March 10 he has developed a technology to show nonstandard Japanese kanji characters even on Western operating systems such as Windows and Macintosh. ''The new technology can drastically save energy... A big company will be able to cut costs by several hundred million yen a year,'' Sakamura said.

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McDonald's begins using cogeneration system

YOKOHAMA, Japan - Photo shows a cogeneration system installed at one of McDonald's Co. (Japan) Ltd. outlets in Yokohama. The company said Nov. 14, 2001 it has begun tests with the system developed by Tokyo Gas Co. under which power and heat can be generated simultaneously, leading to lower energy costs. The system is expected to help one McDonald's shop save at least 1 million yen a year in electricity costs.

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Budapest opts to scale back Christmas lights

STORY: Budapest opts to scale back Christmas lights DATELINE: Nov. 26, 2022 LENGTH: 0:03:04 LOCATION: Budapest CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of lights decorated on Christmas trams in Budapest in December 2021 2. various of lights decorated on Christmas electric bus in Budapest in December 2021 3. various of Christmas tram of 2022 without light decorations running in downtown Budapest STORYLINE: Holiday lighting will be used sparingly in the capital of Hungary this Christmas season in order to save energy. The city's iconic Christmas tram will also run without the tens of thousands of twinkling LED lights that have created mesmerizing sights since 2009. By switching off its Christmas lights, the city expects to reduce its energy bills by close to 30 million Hungarian forints (76,400 U.S. dollars). The streetcar known locally as the "Advent tram" reappeared on the city's streets on Friday, but this time with a more modest interior decoration designed to represent the Christmas spirit, the municip

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FRANCE-PARIS-CHRISTMAS SEASON LIGHTING-ENERGY SAVING

(221121) -- PARIS, Nov. 21, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Policemen patrol at the Champs-Elysees lit by Christmas holiday lights in Paris, France, Nov. 20, 2022. The annual Christmas season lighting ceremony was held here on Sunday. The lights on the famed avenue will be turned off at the earlier time of 11:45 p.m. instead of 2:00 a.m. and will last till Jan. 2, 2023, a week earlier than usual to save energy. (Xinhua/Gao Jing)

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FRANCE-PARIS-CHRISTMAS SEASON LIGHTING-ENERGY SAVING

(221121) -- PARIS, Nov. 21, 2022 (Xinhua) -- The Champs-Elysees is lit by Christmas holiday lights in Paris, France, Nov. 20, 2022. The annual Christmas season lighting ceremony was held here on Sunday. The lights on the famed avenue will be turned off at the earlier time of 11:45 p.m. instead of 2:00 a.m. and will last till Jan. 2, 2023, a week earlier than usual to save energy. (Xinhua/Gao Jing)

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FRANCE-PARIS-CHRISTMAS SEASON LIGHTING-ENERGY SAVING

(221121) -- PARIS, Nov. 21, 2022 (Xinhua) -- People walk at the Champs-Elysees lit by Christmas holiday lights in Paris, France, Nov. 20, 2022. The annual Christmas season lighting ceremony was held here on Sunday. The lights on the famed avenue will be turned off at the earlier time of 11:45 p.m. instead of 2:00 a.m. and will last till Jan. 2, 2023, a week earlier than usual to save energy. (Xinhua/Gao Jing)

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FRANCE-PARIS-CHRISTMAS SEASON LIGHTING-ENERGY SAVING

(221121) -- PARIS, Nov. 21, 2022 (Xinhua) -- People take photos at the Champs-Elysees lit by Christmas holiday lights in Paris, France, Nov. 20, 2022. The annual Christmas season lighting ceremony was held here on Sunday. The lights on the famed avenue will be turned off at the earlier time of 11:45 p.m. instead of 2:00 a.m. and will last till Jan. 2, 2023, a week earlier than usual to save energy. (Xinhua/Gao Jing)

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FRANCE-PARIS-CHRISTMAS SEASON LIGHTING-ENERGY SAVING

(221121) -- PARIS, Nov. 21, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A man takes photos for the Champs-Elysees lit by Christmas holiday lights in Paris, France, Nov. 20, 2022. The annual Christmas season lighting ceremony was held here on Sunday. The lights on the famed avenue will be turned off at the earlier time of 11:45 p.m. instead of 2:00 a.m. and will last till Jan. 2, 2023, a week earlier than usual to save energy. (Xinhua/Gao Jing)

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FRANCE-PARIS-CHRISTMAS SEASON LIGHTING-ENERGY SAVING

(221121) -- PARIS, Nov. 21, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Decorations are seen at the Champs-Elysees lit by Christmas holiday lights in Paris, France, Nov. 20, 2022. The annual Christmas season lighting ceremony was held here on Sunday. The lights on the famed avenue will be turned off at the earlier time of 11:45 p.m. instead of 2:00 a.m. and will last till Jan. 2, 2023, a week earlier than usual to save energy. (Xinhua/Gao Jing)

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FRANCE-PARIS-CHRISTMAS SEASON LIGHTING-ENERGY SAVING

(221121) -- PARIS, Nov. 21, 2022 (Xinhua) -- People take photos at the Champs-Elysees lit by Christmas holiday lights in Paris, France, Nov. 20, 2022. The annual Christmas season lighting ceremony was held here on Sunday. The lights on the famed avenue will be turned off at the earlier time of 11:45 p.m. instead of 2:00 a.m. and will last till Jan. 2, 2023, a week earlier than usual to save energy. (Xinhua/Gao Jing)

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FRANCE-PARIS-CHRISTMAS SEASON LIGHTING-ENERGY SAVING

(221121) -- PARIS, Nov. 21, 2022 (Xinhua) -- The Champs-Elysees is lit by Christmas holiday lights in Paris, France, Nov. 20, 2022. The annual Christmas season lighting ceremony was held here on Sunday. The lights on the famed avenue will be turned off at the earlier time of 11:45 p.m. instead of 2:00 a.m. and will last till Jan. 2, 2023, a week earlier than usual to save energy. (Xinhua/Gao Jing)

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Malta to spend over 500 mln euros to tackle rising energy costs

STORY: Malta to spend over 500 mln euros to tackle rising energy costs DATELINE: Oct. 26, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:37 LOCATION: Valletta CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Finance Minister Clyde Caruana presenting 2023 budget speech to President Vella in San Anton Palace in Attard 2. various of Finance Minister Clyde Caruana reading out the budget for 2023 in Parliament in Valletta 3. various of press conference in Valletta STORYLINE: Malta plans to spend 508 million euros (501.4 million U.S. dollars) in 2023 to ease the impacts of the rising energy costs, Prime Minister Robert Abela said on Monday. In Malta's 2023 budget plan unveiled by Finance Minister Clyde Caruana on Monday, energy expenditures account for 9.3 percent of the government's recurrent expenditure. Tax cuts would have saved families with two working adults 510 euros (503.4 dollars) a year, Caruana said, while subsidizing energy costs will save them electricity costs and car fuel. Among the measures announced were a living grant of

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Energy-efficient supertanker with novel sails design delivered in NE China

STORY: Energy-efficient supertanker with novel sails design delivered in NE China DATELINE: Oct. 20, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:03 LOCATION: DALIAN, China CATEGORY: TECHNOLOGY/ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of New Aden 2. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): LI JIMING, Project manager of VLCC, Dalian Shipbuilding Industry Co., Ltd. STORYLINE: New Aden, a very large crude carrier (VLCC) with groundbreaking sails design, has been delivered to its customer in China's coastal city of Dalian. Built by Dalian Shipbuilding Industry Co., Ltd., the vessel is 333 meters long and 60 meters wide with 300,000 deadweight tonnage (DWT). Its maximum draft, which determines the maximum depth of water a ship can safely navigate, reaches 20.5 meters. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): LI JIMING, Project manager of VLCC, Dalian Shipbuilding Industry Co., Ltd. "We used carbon fiber nonmetallic material. Firstly, this material will reduce its overall weight, and cuts down some costs in installation and use. And the two pairs of sails will greatly save energy." The

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French people prepare for energy shortages this winter

STORY: French people prepare for energy shortages this winter DATELINE: Oct. 15, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:39 LOCATION: Paris CATEGORY: ECONOMY/SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Paris 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (French): JAMES, Paris resident 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (French): DELPHINE, Paris resident 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (French): CELINE, Paris resident STORYLINE: French people are preparing for energy shortages this winter due to reduced gas flows from Russia to Europe following the conflict in Ukraine. SOUNDBITE 1 (French): JAMES, Paris resident "I'm turning on the heater on Oct. 15 and I won't turn it up so much. I'll put on a sweater coat. I'll put on my pajamas when I go to bed, so I don't have to turn on the heater at night. I think that's important." SOUNDBITE 2 (French): DELPHINE, Paris resident "My heater is 19 degrees Celsius. My flat is heated collectively and I can't set the temperature myself, which is a shame. The flat was heated in May, but it was so hot in August. I would love to take action to save energy if I could, but I

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CPEC coal power plant to provide clean low-priced electricity to consumers: Pakistani PM

STORY: CPEC coal power plant to provide clean low-priced electricity to consumers: Pakistani PM DATELINE: Oct. 13, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:30 LOCATION: Islamabad CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Thar Coal Block-II power plant under construction 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Urdu): SHAHBAZ SHARIF, Prime Minister of Pakistan 3. various of commercial operations ceremony 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): SHAHBAZ SHARIF, Prime Minister of Pakistan STORYLINE: Pakistani Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif said that a coal power plant constructed under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) will provide low-priced electricity to consumers in the country. The Thar Coal Block-II power plant, located in the Thar Desert of Pakistan's south Sindh province, started commercial operations on Monday. Sharif said that the power plant will not only help the country save billions of dollars, but also help the country get cleaner energy as the power plant is using technology to minimize emissions. SOUNDBITE 1 (Urdu): SHAHBAZ SHARIF, Prime Min

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Greeks embrace energy efficiency to save on utility bills

STORY: Greeks embrace energy efficiency to save on utility bills DATELINE: Sept. 29, 2022 LENGTH: 00:03:29 LOCATION: Athens CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various shots of Athens 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Greek): ANDREAS KONDYLIS, Mayor of Alimos 3. various shots of street lights and traffic 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Greek): ANDREAS KONDYLIS, Mayor of Alimos 5. various shots of Andriana Kriemadi working in her hair salon 6. SOUNDBITE 3 (Greek): ANDRIANA KRIEMADI, Hairdresser 7. various shots of Andriana Kriemadi working in her hair salon 8. SOUNDBITE 4 (Greek): ANDRIANA KRIEMADI, Hairdresser STORYLINE: People in Greece are taking an energy-saving approach as they grapple with soaring electricity bills amid the energy crisis. The Greek government announced incentives and disincentives for energy consumption earlier this month. But even before that, municipalities, businesses and households had already started trying to save energy. According to a recent survey by the Institute of Retail Consumer Goods, six out of ten Greeks

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Paris monuments turn off lights in advance at night to save energy

STORY: Paris monuments turn off lights in advance at night to save energy DATELINE: Sept. 24, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:02 LOCATION: Paris CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. STANDUP (English): SUN XINJING, Xinhua correspondent STORYLINE: The lights on the Eiffel Tower started to be switched off at 11:45 p.m. from Friday, in a bid to save electricity due to the energy crisis. Other major monuments in the French capital, such as the Paris City Hall, the Saint-Jacques Tower and the city's museums will no longer be lit from 10 p.m. STANDUP (English): SUN XINJING, Xinhua correspondent "From Sept. 23, all municipal facilities in the city of Paris will turn off their lights early in the evening to save energy. The measure will apply to all public buildings, including municipal museums, the town halls of each Parisian arrondissement and tourist attractions." France, like many other European countries, is facing an energy crisis this winter. French Prime Minister Elisabeth Borne has already announced that rolling black

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GLOBALink | Paris monuments turn off lights in advance at night to save energy

Famous landmarks in Paris, including the Eiffel Tower and Louvre Museum, turn off the lights in advance at night, in a bid to save electricity due to the energy crisis. #GLOBALink Produced by Xinhua Global Service

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FRANCE-PARIS-EIFFEL TOWER-LIGHTS-SWITCHED OFF

(220923) -- PARIS, Sept. 23, 2022 (Xinhua) -- The lighting Eiffel Tower is seen in Paris, France, Sept. 22, 2022. Lights will be switched off at the Eiffel Tower at 23:45, as soon as the last tourist leaves, instead of the current 1:00 from Sept. 23 in order to help save energy. (Xinhua/Gao Jing)

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FRANCE-PARIS-EIFFEL TOWER-LIGHTS-SWITCHED OFF

(220923) -- PARIS, Sept. 23, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A man films the sparkling Eiffel Tower with his mobile phone in Paris, France, Sept. 22, 2022. Lights will be switched off at the Eiffel Tower at 23:45, as soon as the last tourist leaves, instead of the current 1:00 from Sept. 23 in order to help save energy. (Xinhua/Gao Jing)

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FRANCE-PARIS-EIFFEL TOWER-LIGHTS-SWITCHED OFF

(220923) -- PARIS, Sept. 23, 2022 (Xinhua) -- The lighting Eiffel Tower is seen in Paris, France, Sept. 22, 2022. Lights will be switched off at the Eiffel Tower at 23:45, as soon as the last tourist leaves, instead of the current 1:00 from Sept. 23 in order to help save energy. (Xinhua/Gao Jing)

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FRANCE-PARIS-EIFFEL TOWER-LIGHTS-SWITCHED OFF

(220923) -- PARIS, Sept. 23, 2022 (Xinhua) -- The lighting Eiffel Tower is seen in Paris, France, Sept. 22, 2022. Lights will be switched off at the Eiffel Tower at 23:45, as soon as the last tourist leaves, instead of the current 1:00 from Sept. 23 in order to help save energy. (Xinhua/Gao Jing)

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FRANCE-PARIS-EIFFEL TOWER-LIGHTS-SWITCHED OFF

(220923) -- PARIS, Sept. 23, 2022 (Xinhua) -- The lighting Eiffel Tower is seen in Paris, France, Sept. 22, 2022. Lights will be switched off at the Eiffel Tower at 23:45, as soon as the last tourist leaves, instead of the current 1:00 from Sept. 23 in order to help save energy. (Xinhua/Gao Jing)

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FRANCE-PARIS-EIFFEL TOWER-LIGHTS-SWITCHED OFF

(220923) -- PARIS, Sept. 23, 2022 (Xinhua) -- The lighting Eiffel Tower is seen in Paris, France, Sept. 22, 2022. Lights will be switched off at the Eiffel Tower at 23:45, as soon as the last tourist leaves, instead of the current 1:00 from Sept. 23 in order to help save energy. (Xinhua/Gao Jing)

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FRANCE-PARIS-EIFFEL TOWER-LIGHTS-SWITCHED OFF

(220923) -- PARIS, Sept. 23, 2022 (Xinhua) -- The lighting Eiffel Tower is seen in Paris, France, Sept. 22, 2022. Lights will be switched off at the Eiffel Tower at 23:45, as soon as the last tourist leaves, instead of the current 1:00 from Sept. 23 in order to help save energy. (Xinhua/Gao Jing)

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FRANCE-PARIS-EIFFEL TOWER-LIGHTS-SWITCHED OFF

(220923) -- PARIS, Sept. 23, 2022 (Xinhua) -- The lighting Eiffel Tower is seen in Paris, France, Sept. 22, 2022. Lights will be switched off at the Eiffel Tower at 23:45, as soon as the last tourist leaves, instead of the current 1:00 from Sept. 23 in order to help save energy. (Xinhua/Gao Jing)