Climate change: Boris Johnson 'risks humiliation' over coal mine
A leading climate scientist warns Boris Johnson that digging for coal undermines efforts on climate change.
Feb. 4, 2021 • ~4 min
Coal mine go-ahead 'undermines climate summit'
The UK's push to secure a deal over fossil fuels is being undercut by a decision to allow a new coal mine, MPs warn.
Jan. 19, 2021 • ~5 min
Apollo landers, Neil Armstrong's bootprint and other human artifacts on Moon officially protected by new US law
Who cares what happens to bootprints on the Moon? All humans should. And thankfully the US Congress and president agree.
Jan. 12, 2021 • ~9 min
Kernowite: New mineral found on rock mined in Cornwall
The dark green mineral has been called kernowite as the rock comes from a mine in Cornwall.
Dec. 23, 2020 • ~2 min
Lunar gold rush could create conflict on the ground if we don't act now – new research
Companies and space agencies alike will have to compete for very few useful sites on the Moon.
Dec. 9, 2020 • ~7 min
Metal pollution is leaving scallops helpless against crabs and lobsters
New research points to 'heavy metals' having unseen effects on a much larger scale than previously thought.
Nov. 5, 2020 • ~7 min
Artemis Accords: why many countries are refusing to sign Moon exploration agreement
Some nations are concerned the Artemis Accords represent a US power grab.
Oct. 19, 2020 • ~8 min
A proposed mine threatens Minnesota's Boundary Waters, the most popular wilderness in the US
Conservation or copper? A proposed mine in northern Minnesota pits industrial jobs against a thriving outdoor economy.
Oct. 5, 2020 • ~10 min
Rio Tinto: Mining giant accused of poisoning rivers in Papua New Guinea
More than 150 people in Bougainville have filed a complaint against the embattled Rio Tinto company.
Sept. 29, 2020 • ~2 min
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