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Nature & Environment
Post-Brexit: we need a new vision for Europe
The director of Friends of the Earth Europe responds to the UK Brexit vote.
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Nature & Environment
Humans better at rapid change than we think
A new study provides evidence that humans are capable of radically altering the world around us, and offers hope in the face of climate change
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Nature & Environment
Offshore wind powers ahead in Europe
Falling costs mean that power generated by offshore wind farms is becoming increasingly competitive with other fuels – and that’s good news for the climate
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Society, Politics & Law
UK nuclear industry faces Brexit fall-out
Leaving the EU treaty that prevents radioactive materials falling into the wrong hands could prove costly for the UK nuclear industry
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Nature & Environment
Extinctions at World Heritage Sites aren't just environmental disasters
As species vanish at alarming rates from protected areas, the impact goes beyond loss of diversity. Emilio Rodríguez Mega reports.
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Society, Politics & Law
Legitimate or illegitimate: Fracking
What is fracking? Why is it controversial? The first case in the 'Shades of grey - legitimate or illegitimate?' tool focuses on the legitimacy of fracking.
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Science, Maths & Technology
Does nanotechnology offer a better way of dealing with electronic waste?
Obsolete computer equipment creates a waste headache. Smashing it up into tiny, tiny particles might be the best way of recycling, says new research.
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Nature & Environment
Introduction to the Amazon System
What is the Amazon System and how have the different components worked together over time?
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Are we about to be at the mercy of superslugs?
Is it a bird? Is it... a homeless snail? Or some sort of slug with superpowers? Leslie Noble goes behind the headline panics.
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Nature & Environment
Earth In Vision: A Collection
The Earth in Vision project explores the BBC archives of environment themed television and radio programmes from the last 70 years, looking at the potential of these archives as a digital resource as well as to illustrate the potential of digital broadcast archives for researchers.
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Nature & Environment
DIY Science: Ecosphere
Use our easy to follow guide to create a mini-version of an ecosphere, and watch what happens to the plants and creatures inside.
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Nature & Environment
More than carbon sinks: Other ways forests can fight climate change
Trees can lock carbon dioxide safely out the atmosphere. But don't forget forests can cool and dampen the planet, too.