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Schiaparelli Mars probe 'ready for all eventualities'

BBC - Tue, 2016-10-11 00:40
The European Schiaparelli probe will make its landing attempt on Mars prepared even to handle dust storms if that is what the planet throws up, the mission team says.
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Butterfly numbers drop a mystery, say experts

BBC - Mon, 2016-10-10 23:18
A huge drop in the number of butterflies in the UK is causing confusion among wildlife experts.
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A celebration of botanical art throughout history – in pictures

The Guardian - Mon, 2016-10-10 20:30

A new book Plant: Exploring The Botanical World celebrates the beauty and diversity of plants from around the world across all media - from murals in ancient Greece to a Napoleonic-era rose print and cutting-edge scans

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Caring for Creation makes the Christian case for climate action | John Abraham

The Guardian - Mon, 2016-10-10 20:00

The new book by Mitch Hescox and Paul Douglas is a marriage of science and faith

Most of you are aware of a growing movement amongst persons of faith to bring more action on dealing with climate change. The argument is powerful for the faithful – the Earth is God’s gift to humanity. We should care for it accordingly.

From within this movement, there are huge voices, widely respected by both the scientific and faith communities. Perhaps the best known is Dr. Katherine Hayhoe, a top climate scientist who is also an evangelist Christian. There are other persons and organizations who work similarly to connect these two world viewpoints in a powerful yet common-sense way.

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Call for action to protect 'the lungs of the sea'

BBC - Mon, 2016-10-10 19:51
More than 100 scientists from 28 countries have called for global action to protect seagrass meadows, which provide food and shelter for fish, marine mammals and birds.
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Winner takes all on the hill of the stag

The Guardian - Mon, 2016-10-10 14:30

Ben Damh, Wester Ross Each stag is ready to fight to the death for his chance to mate – and he only has only a short window to take his opportunity

Ben Damh means “hill of the stag” in Gaelic. You can see why. In the season of the rut the hill is alive with the sight, sound and smell of red deer. Even before we reach the ridge we can hear roaring, like the sound of a distant lawnmower. As we stalk down onto the western slopes above Loch Damh, past musky puddles of peat where the stags will wallow, we are entering the centre of an unfolding drama with enough sex and violence to rival Game of Thrones.

Each stag is ready to fight to the death for his chance to mate – and he only has only a short window to take his opportunity. On such poor ground as this, the hinds are in oestrus for just four short weeks around the beginning of October. They gather on the high greens to graze while the feeding is good, and the males soon follow.

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Record low number of UK butterflies a 'shock and a mystery'

The Guardian - Mon, 2016-10-10 13:59

Annual Big Butterfly Count records lowest ever number of usually prolific species despite the relatively warm, dry summer

If you think you saw fewer butterflies than ever this British summer, you are probably correct: the Big Butterfly Count has recorded its lowest number of common species since records began.

Normally ubiquitous butterflies such as the gatekeeper, comma and small copper experienced their worst summers in the history of the count, which is run by Butterfly Conservation and began in 2010.

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South Australia triggers Turnbull backflip on renewables

RenewEconomy - Mon, 2016-10-10 13:35
Bloomberg New Energy Finance says Turnbull intervention into energy debate is a "worrying sign" and suggests Coalition could be using South Australia to weaken confidence in renewable energy investment.
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Perovskite breakthrough may fast-track new solar PV technology

RenewEconomy - Mon, 2016-10-10 13:32
Researchers at NREL claim breakthrough in development of perovskite solar PV that tops 10% efficiency and could also fast-track commercialisation of the technology.
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Qld accused of “indefensible and reckless” support of Carmichael coal mine

RenewEconomy - Mon, 2016-10-10 13:29
Green groups say latest Queensland govt move to fast-track Carmichael coal mine development “indefensible” and “reckless.”
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Cease coal imports, embrace affordable solar, urges Indian power minister

RenewEconomy - Mon, 2016-10-10 13:27
India’s power minister again calls on power generators to cease coal imports if the nation is to come good on “One Nation, One Grid, One Price” energy goal.
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Rooftop solar installs hit highest monthly level since July, 2015

RenewEconomy - Mon, 2016-10-10 13:25
Australian solar installs in September reached their highest levels in more than a year, boosted by commercial uptake in South Australia.
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Great Barrier Reef Legacy invites Leonardo DiCaprio to join its campaign – video

The Guardian - Mon, 2016-10-10 13:02

The conservation organisation Great Barrier Reef Legacy is raising funds to operate the reef’s only independent research vessel and it wants Leonardo DiCaprio’s help. The actor, a well-known environmentalist and activist for action against global warming, has spoken about the reef’s plight and the need to protect it

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Meet the latest organisations to join the Carbon Neutral Program

Department of the Environment - Mon, 2016-10-10 12:25
Charles Sturt University and Pangolin Associates join the Carbon Neutral Network.
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Meet the latest organisations to join the Carbon Neutral Program

Department of the Environment - Mon, 2016-10-10 12:25
Charles Sturt University and Pangolin Associates join the Carbon Neutral Network.
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Meet the latest organisations to join the Carbon Neutral Program

Department of the Environment - Mon, 2016-10-10 12:25
Charles Sturt University and Pangolin Associates join the Carbon Neutral Network.
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Meet the latest organisations to join the Carbon Neutral Program

Department of the Environment - Mon, 2016-10-10 12:25
Charles Sturt University and Pangolin Associates join the Carbon Neutral Network.
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Canada’s Alberta government aims for 50% solar power

RenewEconomy - Mon, 2016-10-10 11:47
Government of Alberta posts request for information to explore the possibility of using solar energy to meet half of its energy needs.
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Battery storage to the fore as electricity security takes center stage

RenewEconomy - Mon, 2016-10-10 11:44
Large-scale battery storage could have a significant role to play to ensure the stability of Australia’s electricity grid.
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7 ways to embracing the new frontiers for energy

RenewEconomy - Mon, 2016-10-10 11:34
Peak demand, carbon budgets, innovation, resilience, new governance standards, and stranded assets will help redefine the way the world supplies energy.
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