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Solar Power: Italy solar power increases to 700 MW

Photovoltaic (PV) energy, which turns sunlight into power, has boomed in Italy since 2007 when the government approved incentives, among the most generous in Europe. Investors ranging from families to utilities have piled into the sector.

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BPA Bisphenol A: Saving lives

Scientists have long been divided on whether Bisphenol A (often abbreviated to BPA) causes health problems in people after several lab studies showed problems in mice, including changes to the reproductive system.

The BPA chemical is widely used in plastics and is commonly found in food and drink containers. Some experts believe young children may be particularly vulnerable

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