Naval power: Mauritius looks to Perth base for renewable energy solutions.
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Innovations in renewables
First to be threatened by climate change, island nations want renewable energy, even if it costs them more
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Power struggle: Solar, wind challenge coal as more affordable energy source.
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LIKE gold and other minerals, the Philippines is rich in coal.
According to the Department of Energy (DOE), the country’s in situ coal reserves...
ICYMI: People are almost completely ignoring a looming crisis for oil.
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Climate change dogging Republicans at town halls.
Rep. Justin Amash (R-Mich.) answers questions at a town hall meeting earlier this year. Photo by Mike Clark, courtesy of AP Images.
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Geothermal: A technology that blows hot and cold in Sydney's booming west.
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EPA moves to undo tougher pollution limits on coal plants.
In this April 13, 2017 file photo Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Scott Pruitt, left, shakes hands with coal miners during a visit to...
Wrong message, wrong coal mine.
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Protect PT turns to judge in effort to halt fracking in Penn Township.
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A citizens' group has asked a Westmoreland County judge to halt development of four hydraulic fracturing well pads in Penn Township.
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