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BP’s extreme climate forecast puts energy giant in a bind
BP Energy Outlook calls into question role BP and other international fossil fuel companies are playing in adapting to a carbon-constrained future.
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Apr 1, 2015

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Eight million tonnes of plastic are going into the ocean each year
Around 8 million metric tonnes go into the oceans each year, according to the first rigorous global estimate published in Science today.
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Feb 13, 2015

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Overcoming the social barriers to climate consensus
It can be tempting to think that people who disagree with you are mad, bad or simply stupid. This is often what happens when it comes to debates about climate change and to do about it.
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Feb 3, 2015

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Wind turbine studies: how to sort the good, the bad, and the ugly
The debate over wind turbines is heated, so it’s best to rely on solid science.
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Jan 22, 2015

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Feral o’clock: Why time of use tariffs don’t change family energy use
Research with parents reveals that many household routines are unlikely to shift in response to cost-reflective tariffs such as time of use (TOU).
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Jan 21, 2015

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12 ways to deal with a climate change denier – the BBQ guide
It’s Christmas party time, meaning we’ll be subjected to at least one ranting, fact-free sermon by a Typical Climate Change Denier.
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Dec 22, 2014

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Coal seam gas is just the latest round in an underground war
The search for CSG is just the latest round in an ongoing contest for the ground beneath our feet.
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Dec 11, 2014

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What our love affair with coffee pods reveals about our values
Nespresso last year sold an estimated 28 billion capsules worldwide – about 28 million kilograms of aluminium, much of which may be sitting in landfill.
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Aug 5, 2014

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Will 2015 be the year the world agrees how to live sustainably?
Next year will be critical in environmental diplomacy. Apart from climate change negotiations, governments will set sustainable development goals focusing on poverty, hunger, inequality and environmental damage.
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Jul 25, 2014

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Affordable batteries for green energy are closer than we think
The high storage costs are now rapidly falling, suggesting that the financial appeal of electric cars and stationary storage is set to keep increasing.
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Jul 23, 2014

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Why the renewable target should be ramped up, not cut
Data suggests that if the Abbott wants to cut long-term power costs and risk to consumers, it should consider ramping up rather than weakening the RET.
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Jul 14, 2014

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Will climate debate end up being fought in court?
Neglecting to take action can be considered criminal as a doctor or a politician, but what of accountability for climate change?
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Jul 4, 2014

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