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As 2017 begins, China is poised to leap ahead of the U.S. on clean energy to become the most important player in the global market. Last year, China increased its foreign investment in renewables by 60 percent to reach a record $32 billion, according to a new report from the Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis. This includes 11 new overseas investment deals worth more than $1 billion each. China’s new Going Global strategy for renewable energy was an important instigator of its huge increase in foreign investment in 2016. This is part of a broader picture of overseas investment. Last year, China showed its regional strength by establishing the Asia Infrastructure & Investment Bank and pouring money into the BRICS’ New Development Bank, which made its first loans, all for renewable energy. Renewables on the Rise Looking at the entire economy, not just foreign investment, China regularly outspends the U.S. on renewable energy. It invested more th...

Well, it doesn’t matter if you’re looking for a healthy vegetable, leaf or herb to add to your existing juice recipes or something entirely new to try – we really think that you should definitely include papaya leaf juice. Well, since few people actually eat papaya leaves, juicing it is a great way to take advantage of its tremendous health benefits. Many different studies have discovered that the phytonutrient compounds in papaya leaves act in synergy to display a strong antioxidant and immune enhancing impact in the bloodstream. Papain, alkaloids and phenolic compounds are responsible for their positive biological effects. The enzymes papain and chymopapain are the two biologically active components of papaya. They aid in digesting proteins and are widely used for treating indigestion, bloating, and other digestive disorders. In addition, the alkaloid compounds, carpaine, pseudocarpaine and dehydrocarpaine demonstrate chemo-preventive effects. You should also know t...

When we eat Papaya we usually throw away the seeds. You will change this habit when you will read how healthy they are, preventing and curing diseases related to the gut, liver, kidney, worms etc. The following list will show the benefits of consuming Papaya seeds. Papaya seeds are rich with nutrients that can heal cirrhosis of the liver. Crush 5 or 6 Papaya seeds and consume them with food, juice, especially lime juice. Repeat this for 30 days. Eating small amounts of seeds will protect and detox the liver. 2. Kidney Health Experts at the Karachi University have found that seeds from Papaya can improve kidney health and also prevent renal failure. Papaya seeds can do wonders for diseases related to kidney poisoning. 3. Anti-inflammatory properties Because of its anti-inflammatory properties, papaya seeds are great for joint disease, alleviating arthritis, pain, swelling and redness. 4. Antibacterial and Antiviral properties Papaya seeds, even in small amounts can kill...

by Mathew Ogunsina   Your daily routines help building up resistance to a certain disease or tearing it down. In this article we will discuss more about the benefits provided by healthy morning rituals, such as drinking fresh pineapple water before your breakfast Pineapple contains a lot of less known micro-nutrients It is packed with bromelain and vitamin C, and these both aid in every healing process in the body. 1. Fights Inflammation  : Bromelain has strong anti-inflammatory properties. It helps the body eliminate toxins by fighting off inflammations that affect tissues and organs. Regular consumption of pineapple aids in the treatment of arthritis and sports injuries by reducing inflammation and relieving pain. 2. Healthy Weight Loss  : Thanks to its high fiber content, pineapples take more time to digest, and thus makes you feel full for longer. Pineapple water prevents sugar and fat cravings. Thiamine converts carbohydra...

We all know the science. The United States and the world as a whole must reduce its greenhouse gas emissions by 80 percent or more by 2050 in order to significantly reduce the risks posed by unabated climate change. Intensifying droughts and heat waves, inundation of coastal economies brought on by sea level rise, and increasing wildfires and extreme weather events across the United States are only some of those intensifying risks. While an 80 percent reduction may sound like a Herculean task, a new report from the Risky Business Project, From Risk to Return: Investing in a Clean Energy Economy , finds that achieving that reduction is both technically and economically feasible—and creates a huge business opportunity. WRI led the analysis underlying the report. In reducing the country’s emissions and capitalizing on the clean energy transition, the United States needs to move from its heavy dependence on fossil fuels towards wide-scale use of electricity wherever possible...

Although it is known that fruits are very good for your body, there are combinations that could be fatal. Yes, as you hear, despite their wonderful properties, various studies have shown that eating more than two of these foods at the same time, can cause discomfort in the case of adults, and, in the case of infants it can be fatal. If you do not want to make a terrible mistake, then you have to remember the listed foods that you should never combine no matter what. Banana and pudding – this combo creates stomach heaviness in adults, slowing down the mind and increasing the production of toxins. In case of infants, it may be fatal. Orange with carrot – Although this combination is very popular in places where they sell natural juices, intake of both things at once produces heartburn, excess bile reflux and heartburn, as well as damage to the renal system, which is the origin of more serious diseases. Pineapple and milk – the presence of bromelain causes he body to ...

Practically every ingredient in this recipe juice has powerful anticancer properties. Cancer is one of the greatest modern scourges for mankind. Some people have been subjected to terribly toxic to try to curb the onslaught treatments, but still takes thousands of victims every year. However, several studies have shown that a completely natural remedy made with ginger root can be more effective against certain cancers that harmful interventions of chemotherapy and radiation. In 2007, the “BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine” published a study that demonstrated the ability of ginger to fight ovarian cancer, which is the most deadly cancer of the female reproductive system, according to the American Cancer Society. Ginger works by blocking cancer growth, limiting their ability to spread. “Ginger inhibits growth and modulates the secretion of angiogenic factors in ovarian cancer cells,” says the study. “The use of dietary agents such as ginger may have...