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Russian oil uses back door to Europe

Russian oil finds ‘wide open’ back door to Europe, critics say

Middlemen are cashing in as Russian crude finds indirect routes to the European market, politicians and industry insiders allege.
Velcro, bullet trains and robotic arms: how nature is the mother of invention

Velcro, bullet trains and robotic arms: how nature is the mother of invention

Many of the world’s most inspiring solutions have been created by scientists who stole their ideas from the natural world.

Predictions favored solar over wind power. What happened?

Predictions favored solar over wind power. What happened?

One lesson: Renewable technology benefits from early, consistent government support.
Biden’s climate plan is a risky bet for the planet

Biden’s climate plan is a risky bet for the planet

The sprawling spending package lacks crucial climate policies.
Can geothermal power play a key role in the energy transition?
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Can geothermal power play a key role in the energy transition?

Aided by advances in deep-drilling technology for fracking, engineers are developing new methods of tapping into the earth's limitless underground supplies of heat and steam. But the costs of accessing deep geothermal energy are high.

Biden needs massive funds for climate plans. Where will he find them?

Biden needs massive funds for climate plans. Where will he find them?

Suddenly, a couple of trillion dollars doesn't sound like as much money as it used to.

Colin A. Chapman, Patrick Omeja: Africa needs better science capacity to meet environmental challenges
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Colin A. Chapman, Patrick Omeja: Africa needs better science capacity to meet environmental challenges

Given Africa’s projected population growth, management of its environment must be a global priority
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