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Power station chimney

Earth

UK’s CO₂ emissions lowest since 19th century as coal use falls

Emissions of the major greenhouse gas fell almost 6 per cent year-on-year in 2016 to the lowest levels seen since 1894

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Deepwater Horizon oil spill

Earth

Sponge can soak up and release spilled oil hundreds of times

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Spraying fertiliser on wheat

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A loaf of bread emits half a kilo of CO₂, mainly from fertiliser

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Coal getting passed arounf the Australian parliament

Earth

There's no such thing as 'clean coal' – it’s dirty and expensive

Analysis

The EU’s renewable energy policy is making global warming worse

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The EU’s renewable energy policy is making global warming worse

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Boat on dried-up lake floor

Life

Massive lake drained for hydropower leaves dry bed and no fish

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a wood-burning stove

Earth

Wood-burners: London air pollution is just tip of the iceberg

Insight

Donald Trump

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Trump ditched Obama's climate and water policies on first day

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Melbourne tram

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Big cities warm up during the week as commuters flock in

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Tidal energy could work for the UK

Earth

UK urged to push ahead with world-first tidal lagoon power plant

An independent review commissioned by the UK government is expected to back the mega-scheme to harness energy from tides

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Technology

How challenging the meaning of 'fuel' lets the real world in

Culture

Earth

Finland set to become first country to ban coal use for energy

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Space

Is new talk of interstellar drive too good to be true?

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Technology

Energy-efficient engine turns waste hot water into electricity

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