Nuclear power can help us reach net zero, but what is its true cost?
25 May 2022
Society must balance the pros and cons of nuclear energy and work out the massive issue of who foots the bills when power stations go over budget
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Do we need nuclear power in the energy mix to stop climate change?
25 May 2022
Some say it is indispensable if we are serious about hitting net-zero emissions targets. Others insist it is unnecessary and unconscionable. Here is what you need to know about nuclear energy now
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Tree plantations with diverse species grow better than monocultures
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Priceless samples from Ukraine's seed bank destroyed in bomb attack
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Part of Ukraine’s national seed bank, a repository of genetic diversity, has been destroyed by a blast in Kharkiv, and the rest of the collection remains at risk
UK expects to produce more electricity than it needs by 2030
18 May 2022
New offshore wind farms built as part of the UK’s Net Zero Strategy are expected to turn the country into a net exporter of electricity
