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The fossil fuels project that pits Trump’s base against itself.

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Fresh legal challenge looms over Adani mine risk to endangered finch.

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Beijing aims to curb city's use of coal by 2020.

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RSPB loses legal fight against £2bn offshore windfarm in Scotland.

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Scientist spreads the word on climate change – by biking across America.

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GE global renewables head Jerome Pecresse warns on clean energy target.

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Rising seas spark tobacco-style lawsuits in California.

Several flood-prone municipalities in California filed first-of-their-kind lawsuits against fossil fuel companies this week as they attempt to recoup the cost of coping with...

The Larsen C iceberg is already cracking up.

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