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France's coal mining industry to get second wind with new power project (AFP via Yahoo! News) - More than two years since France brought up its last lump of coal and turned its back on three centuries of mining industry, a new consortium plans to reopen a pit and resume excavations.

Ajax disruption could 'damage industry reputation' (ABC via Yahoo!7 Finance) - The Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries says any disruption to production caused by the shutdown of Victorian car parts firm Ajax Fasteners would send the wrong message about Australia's car manufacturing industry.

Environmental pressure on Texas biodiesel industry heats up (BizJournals) - Unless the Texas biofuels industry can convince state officials that vegetable-based diesel fuel won't foul the state's air, it risks being forced from the huge Texas diesel market.

NAIFA chapter helps members keep up in evolving industry (BizJournals) - As the number of local insurance and financial professionals continues to grow, members of the San Antonio chapter of the National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors (NAIFA) are gearing up to keep them educated and informed about their constantly changing industry.

Wiluna school to cater for mining industry (ABC via Yahoo!7 News) - The new school at Wiluna, in central west Western Australia, will include an adult learning centre to prepare people for jobs in the mining industry.

Vermont's solar energy industry starting to take off (WCAX 3) - MONTPELIER, Vt. -- The solar power industry is taking off in Vermont, with installers saying they're having trouble keeping pace with demand. "We've had a five-fold growth in sales since 1999 and it has definitely spiked," said Jim Grundy, president of Elemental Energy in East Montpelier.

WA Nationals push for biofuel industry (ABC via Yahoo!7 News) - Western Australia Nationals say the State Government's refusal to support legislation encouraging a local biofuel industry will leave the state behind.

Pharmaceutical Industry Backs CBI Call On Science Teaching, UK (Medical News Today) - The call by the Confederation of British Industry (CBI) for greater effort to promote science teaching both in schools and at higher education level has been endorsed by the Association of the British Pharmaceutical Industry (ABPI). More funding is needed for a subject that is key to the success of high-tech industries, including pharmaceuticals, the ABPI said. [click link for full article]

Threat to 10,000 car industry jobs as talks fail (7News via Yahoo!7 News) - Australia's car manufacturing industry could be crippled from today, after unions and administrators failed to agree on a rescue package for Melbourne components maker Ajax Engineers Fasteners.

Record Numbers of Scaffolds Spur Cottage Industry in Corporate Advertising (The New York Sun) - Record high numbers of scaffolds across the city may be an eyesore for pedestrians and a headache for shops under their shadow, but the rise in sidewalk sheds underneath the scaffolds has also spurred a cottage industry in corporate advertising. From a plug for iPods in Greenwich Village to a Helio display in SoHo to the Citibank sign snaking around the Flatiron building, billboard-style ads have