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Earth

These strange lines of cloud are seeded by pollution from ships

Much as an aeroplane leaves contrails, streaks of white cloud condense onto the tiny particles thrown into the air by the exhausts of travelling ships

Regulars

When it comes to climate change, a tantrum is just what we need

Earth

When it comes to climate change, a tantrum is just what we need

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Renewables now generate more electricity than coal in Europe

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Renewables now generate more electricity than coal in Europe

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Australia's A$60 million plan for Great Barrier Reef won't work

Earth

Australia's A$60 million plan for Great Barrier Reef won't work

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A capsized oil tanker is releasing invisible toxins into the sea

Earth

A capsized oil tanker is releasing invisible toxins into the sea

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China tackles climate change with world's largest carbon market

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China tackles climate change with world's largest carbon market

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Technology

People without electricity could end up living the energy dream

Insight

Good news: Demand for coal is plummeting towards a record low

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Good news: Demand for coal is plummeting towards a record low

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Boundary Dam Power Station in Saskatchewan, Canada

Earth

Faltering carbon capture needs more investment not doubt

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Physics

Good news: one form of air pollution may be falling in Europe

Levels of nitrogen dioxide in European city air rose throughout the 2000s but seem to have reached a peak in 2010 – suggesting Europe might get cleaner air sooner than expected

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Health

The UK just missed a big chance to cut harmful diesel pollution

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Earth

Light pollution is set to double between now and 2050

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Earth

Keystone XL oil pipeline will go ahead despite last week's spill

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Earth

Latest climate talks actually made progress despite US obstinacy

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