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A worker looks at giant wind turbine parts

Earth

Investment in renewables was double that of coal and gas in 2015

Last year a record $286 billion was invested in new electricity-generating capacity of renewables, twice as much as in coal and gas-fired power plants

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A new power plant is planned for Hinkley in Somerset

Earth

Should the UK pull plug on Hinkley Point nuclear power station?

Comment

New Scientist Inside A Fusion Reactor

Technology

New alloys could lead to next generation of nuke plant metals

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People making solar panels

Earth

Energy-related CO2 emissions held steady despite economic growth

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Fukishima fishing

Humans

How two dead power stations fuel the art of catastrophe

CultureLab

North Sea oil rig

Earth

Oil tax breaks in UK's budget criticised by climate campaigners

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Disused building in Pripyat

Earth

Wildlife heaven or nuclear hell: Chernobyl’s future up for grabs

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Big foamy waves rolling in, with Miami skyscrapers in the background

Earth

Bail out the oceans to stop sea level rise? Let's talk about it

Comment

A wind turbine flying Chinese flag

Life

China unveils vision of greener future in its five-year plan

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Coal power station

Earth

Oregon becomes the first US state to vote to go coal free

New law to go coal-free by 2035 means Oregon will shut down its coal power plant, stop importing coal-generated electricity, and rely more on renewable sources

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Technology

Blockchain-based microgrid gives power to consumers in New York

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Earth

China set to surpass its climate targets as renewables soar

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Life

Glow-in-the-dark bacterial lights could illuminate shop windows

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Space

Beyond experiment: Why the scientific method may be old hat

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