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7th May 2019

Rare chemical element could power spacecraft for up to 400 years

UK scientists have reported the first generation of usable electricity from americium, which could lead to the development of "space batteries" that power missions for up to 400 years.

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24th April 2019

Mining for clean tech will place huge strain on environment

A report by nonprofit organisation Earthworks highlights the impact of a clean technology boom on mineral demand.

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23rd April 2019

Arctic emissions of N2O may be 12 times higher than thought

Warming Arctic permafrost may be releasing far more nitrous oxide, a potent greenhouse gas, than previously thought.

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13th April 2019

Floating city concept presented at UN

Architects working alongside a company called Oceanix have presented a concept for floating cities, which could allow people to live sustainably while surviving the effects of climate change.

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2nd April 2019

Food giant aims to regenerate one million acres of farmland by 2030

One of the world's largest food companies has announced a long-term sustainability plan to address soil health, biodiversity, farmer economic resilience and climate change.

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23rd March 2019

Oslo's taxis will be completely emission-free by 2023

Wireless fast-charging infrastructure based on induction technology is being planned for taxis in the Norwegian capital.

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28th February 2019

Scientists turn carbon dioxide back into coal

Researchers have demonstrated a liquid metal catalyst able to turn carbon dioxide gas back into coal. This method could potentially offer a new way to store carbon in solid form.

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27th February 2019

Climate policies are effective at reducing emissions

Policies aimed at cutting CO2 emissions in developed economies are beginning to pay off, according to new research.

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12th February 2019

Australia on track to reach climate targets by 2025

Australia is now installing more renewable power per person each year than any other country – putting it on course to meet its entire Paris Agreement emissions reduction targets five years early.

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9th February 2019

Negative CO2 emissions project gets underway

The first carbon dioxide has been captured using C-Capture technology at Drax Power Station in the UK. This pilot project could lead to a fully operational plant by the mid-2020s, helping to reverse the emissions responsible for climate change.

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