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North Sea oil rig

Earth

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

UK chancellor George Osborne has come under fire for cutting taxes on profits from exploiting North Sea fossil fuels

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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

Microcephaly brain scans

Health

Zika virus disease renamed to reflect range of impacts on fetus

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A wind turbine flying Chinese flag

Life

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

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A premature baby

Life

Urine from premature babies could repair damaged kidneys

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Orangutan

Life

Orangutan population in Sumatra more than doubles after census

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Chimp holding big stone at foot of tree

Life

What do chimp ‘temples’ tell us about the evolution of religion?

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Coal power station

Earth

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

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Humans

The Persuaders: How we let the PR industry control our minds

CultureLab

Solar panels on roof of building in New York City

Technology

Blockchain-based microgrid gives power to consumers in New York

A new project in New York City is letting residents buy and sell renewable energy to each other, bypassing central authority

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Earth

China set to surpass its climate targets as renewables soar

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Life

Whale algorithm could unlock secrets of their many dialects

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Life

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

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Life

Bromance helps stressed out warring chimps keep their cool

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