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Chemistry

Widely used chemicals can now be made without using toxic gas

Chemicals containing fluorine that are used in pharmaceuticals, fertilisers and batteries can now be made without the release of toxic hydrogen fluoride gas as part of the process

News

Do we need nuclear power in the energy mix to stop climate change?

Environment

Do we need nuclear power in the energy mix to stop climate change?

Features

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Martin Meissner/AP/Shutterstock (12872560a) Wind turbines produce power during sundown in Emlichheim, Germany, . The head of the International Renewable Energy Agency says

Humans

Europe must tackle its energy crisis now or face a very painful winter

Leader

Endlessly recyclable materials could fix our plastic waste crisis

Chemistry

Endlessly recyclable materials could fix our plastic waste crisis

Features

How to make sustainable batteries that won't wreck the planet

Technology

How to make sustainable batteries that won't wreck the planet

Features

New ways to suck up methane can buy us vital time in the climate fight

Technology

New ways to suck up methane can buy us vital time in the climate fight

Features

Artificial leaves: Bionic photosynthesis as good as the real thing

Technology

Artificial leaves: Bionic photosynthesis as good as the real thing

Features

Why the UK doesn't need a new coal mine

Environment

Why the UK doesn't need a new coal mine

Comment

Can low-income countries leapfrog to clean energy technologies?

Technology

Can low-income countries leapfrog to clean energy technologies?

Comment

Japan wants to use the Olympic games to promote hydrogen to the world

Technology

Japan wants to use the Olympic games to promote hydrogen to the world

Hydrogen has the potential to be the green energy source of the future, and Japan wants to use symbols like the Olympic and Paralympic torches to tout its benefits

Insight

Environment

How to Avoid a Climate Disaster review: Bill Gates's call to arms

Culture

Technology

A hydrogen fuel revolution is coming – here's why we might not want it

Features

Environment

Wind farm construction creates noise that may harm squid fisheries

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Technology

Gel layer inspired by camel fur could keep food and medicines cool

News