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September 21, 2015

Coal's image suffering in climate debate: BHP
Sydney (AFP) Sept 19, 2015
The coal industry is losing the public relations battle against environmental activists, mining giant BHP Billiton has warned as it urged the sector to unite to fight back. BHP coal president Mike Henry said mitigating greenhouse gas emissions was essential, but it was also crucial that access to reliable and affordable energy was available to support development. "It would be fair to say that as we stand here today, in the court of public opinion, the 'no coal' camp has been more effective," He ... read more

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Japan protests Chinese gas operation in disputed sea

Hewlett-Packard sees up to 30,000 job losses in split

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Biodiesel made easier and cleaner with waste-recycling catalyst

EDF says UK nuclear plant not running to schedule

New efficiency record for solar hydrogen production is 14 percent

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Revived oceanic CO2 uptake

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NASA's LRO discovers Earth's pull is 'massaging' our moon

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