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Don't turn off the future
By Alastair Harper - 15 September 16:54

The green economy in Britain is thriving - so why are politicians so reluctant to talk about it?

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BP to pay for "gross negligence"
By Margarida Madaleno - 05 September 15:45

The US is holding BP accountable.

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Q&A: Fracking
By Emily Wight - 17 April 13:11

Green groups are outraged after the controversial method of extracting shale gas has been allowed co

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Is this the end of the "greenest government ever"?
By Samira Shackle - 05 December 10:24

Campaigners say coalition is "the most environmentally destructive government" since birth of modern

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Claim your free tickets to Bill Bryson/New Statesman event
By Sophie FitzMaurice - 26 August 13:22

A panel discussion on the future of energy will take place at Durham University on 6 September.

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Top 10: the world’s most overpopulated countries
By Samira Shackle - 08 July 10:44

New index ranks countries according to the strains their population is placing on resources.

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Blair goes from “greenwash” to landing green job
By Jason Stamper - 25 May 14:15

Former PM lands green energy advisory role.

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Nukes and Lib Dems: a response
By Mark Lynas - 09 April 17:19

Science is about testing assumptions; politics is generally about confirming them.

The Lib Dems can keep the lights on
By Simon Hughes - 07 April 16:36

Simon Hughes responds to Mark Lynas and defends his call for an independent inquiry into nuclear pow

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This is rubbish
By Peter Wilson - 16 December 17:40

An event in central London highlights the global problem of food waste

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