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Industries make a dash for the Arctic

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Industries make a dash for the Arctic

A rush for oil, gas and valuable minerals is taking place on the roof of the world. 51¶¯Âþ offers a guided tour of the region's riches

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The sickening truth about wind farm syndrome

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The sickening truth about wind farm syndrome

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First test firing for 1600-km/h rocket car successful

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World's largest laser misses nuclear fusion deadline

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World's largest laser misses nuclear fusion deadline

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Oil reserves at heart of Japan-China island dispute

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Oil reserves at heart of Japan-China island dispute

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Shale gas won't make Europe energy-independent

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Dinosaur-inspired upgrades add bite to wind turbines

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Will carbon capture clean up tar sands?

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Obama's 2025 car fuel efficiency goals are already in reach

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Obama's 2025 car fuel efficiency goals are already in reach

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Fracking could be combined with carbon capture plans

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Fracking could be combined with carbon capture plans

Using carbon dioxide to fracture methane-rich shale is more effective than using water – and the CO2 remains trapped below ground

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Waste water harnessed to make electricity and plastics

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US energy independence by 2020 is a pipe dream

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Even greener alternative: Energy from algae

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Can cold fusion research survive pioneer's death?

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