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To green the deserts, just add... seawater?

Earth

To green the deserts, just add... seawater?

Can desert be turned into fertile oases using nothing but seawater and sunshine? Yes, discovers Fred Pearce on a trip to Qatar – but at a price

Features

It's time to start mining the moon

Space

It's time to start mining the moon

Opinion

Pioneering wave power farm renews green energy hope

Technology

Pioneering wave power farm renews green energy hope

Analysis

China gains observer status on the Arctic Council

Earth

China gains observer status on the Arctic Council

News

We can let fission fizzle out in a renewable world

Earth

We can let fission fizzle out in a renewable world

Comment

New satellite sail is propelled by solar protons

Space

New satellite sail is propelled by solar protons

News

Keystone's pipeline cousins come under scrutiny

Earth

Keystone's pipeline cousins come under scrutiny

News

Prague gas explosion highlights ageing pipeline danger

Earth

Prague gas explosion highlights ageing pipeline danger

News

Bacteria churn out first ever petrol-like biofuel

Earth

Bacteria churn out first ever petrol-like biofuel

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Earth

'Carbon bubble' threatens climate negotiations

If a binding global agreement were made to stop dangerous climate change, the value of major oil and gas companies could be slashed by up to 60 per cent

News

Space

International Space Station to get 787-style batteries

News

Earth

Oases of cool: Taking the heat out of urban living

Features

Earth

Smart heat nets fire the next energy revolution

Features

Earth

It's too early to herald a US nuclear renaissance

Opinion

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