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The use of fossil fuels to generate energy remains a prime area of focus for countries committed to reducing carbon emissions in a bid to slow down global warming. But there’s also massive resistance from the fossil fuel industry. Alex Lenferna attributes the continued strength of the fossil fuel industry to the fact that it’s heavily subsidised by governments which keep it afloat despite the fact that it’s increasingly uncompetitive. This money would be better spent on alternative energy technologies and mitigating the risks of climate change.
And scientists have been looking at whether a thin layer of silica aerogel could be used on Mars to make the planet habitable. Back on Earth, Boris Johnson has been threatening to suspend parliament to force through a no-deal Brexit. Charles I did that and he literally lost his head.
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Alex Lenferna, University of Washington
The fossil fuel industry depends on massive government support, which makes the public foot the bill for a harmful and uncompetitive industry.
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Artist concept of settlement on Mars.
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Andrew Coates, UCL
A new study shows how to create a habitable region on Mars, allowing us to grow plants to fuel human exploration.
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Politics + Society
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Imogen Peck, University of Warwick
John Major was right – it didn't end well for the 17th-century king, who ignored parliament and lost his head.
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Jess Auerbach, Open University of Mauritius
A significant change in political mentality is required to shore up one of Africa's leading lights.
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Energy + Environment
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Ash Murphy, Keele University
Brazil's deforestation rate is back up. The UN Security Council has three main options.
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Simon Pooley, Birkbeck, University of London
Research on crocodile attacks can provide insights into when and where they attack, and who they attack.
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