Science / Environment / Energy

This Market Business News category includes all of our articles that are related to science or the environment. This includes research projects in science and events that have an impact on the environment (be it beneficial or detrimental). This page is where you will find information on what is happening in the renewable energy industry, news to do with the electric or hybrid vehicle market, and information about electricity consumption, etc.

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Frozen methane bubbling up in warmer oceans, study found

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Subsurface sea warming is thawing frozen methane, which is finding its way to the surface and into our atmosphere, researchers from the University of...
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Hundreds of US towns will be under water, says new study

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According to a Climate Central-led study, historic carbon emissions have already locked in enough future rises in sea levels to put several hundred American...
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Digital piece of rat brain reconstructed in a super computer by scientists

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The best way to find out how something works is to take it apart and then try to put it all back together again....
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Climate change denial may become illegal

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Climate change denial may become illegal if the courts have their way, according to newspaper reports that a group of top judges have got...
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Ecotourism may harm the survival chances of some animals, says study

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Most of us think ecotourism is good for animals and wildlife in general. However, according to a recent study carried out at the University of...
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M&S plans on sending surplus food to charities across the UK

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Marks & Spencer (M&S) announced that it plans on distributing thousands of tonnes of surplus food to charities across the UK. The company says that 150...
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Two solar energy firms go bust in the UK, over 1,000 jobs lost

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Two major solar panel installers have gone into administration over the past two days in the UK. More than 1,000 jobs are expected to be...
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UK wind energy sector generated £1.25 billion for the economy last year

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A total of £1.25 billion was invested into the UK economy last year because of wind energy, according to a new industry report by...
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Supermarkets to begin charging 5p for plastic bags in the UK

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Consumers across England will soon have to pay 5p per single-use carrier bag they use at major supermarket chains. The new government scheme is part...
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Swansea Bay’s tidal lagoon project delayed at least a year

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Plans to develop the world’s first tidal lagoon at Swansea Bay in south Wales have been delayed at least a year as negotiations continue...