AGL open to higher takeover bid but says Cannon-Brookes plan to close coal by 2030 is unrealistic

Chief operating officer says consortium needs to offer at least 30% premium on share price…

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Black carbon pollution from tourism and research increasing Antarctic snowmelt, study says

Pollution generated by burning fossil fuels causes snow to darken, absorb more solar energy and…

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Storm Franklin: more wind, rain and flooding expected across UK

Severe flood warnings in place for parts of River Severn after night of rescues from…

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Kenya to use solar panels to boost crops by ‘harvesting the sun twice’

Successful trials found growing crops beneath panels – known as agrivoltaics – reduced water loss…

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Hope for hedgehogs as numbers in Britain’s towns show signs of recovery

Survey reveals dramatic difference between state of urban and country populations, with rural numbers continuing…

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‘World is waking up’: ex-energy boss Kerry Schott says AGL bid a sign of big changes ahead

Takeover bid comes as energy companies look to expedite shutdown of coal-fired power plants in…

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‘Hank the tank’: California officials seek to trap 500lb bear behind break-ins

Hank, who is far bigger than the average black bear, has broken into nearly 30…

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Activists who occupied 100ft HS2 drilling rig convicted over protest

Ex-Paralympian James Brown and James Ruggles claimed rail project a danger to London’s drinking water…

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Why is a tech billionaire trying to buy Australia’s dirtiest energy company AGL?

Mike Cannon-Brookes believes backing renewable energy over old coal power plants will keep electricity prices…

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Oxford University took at least £1.6m last year from fossil fuel firms

Donations include £1.3m from Italian oil group Eni and appear to run contrary to aim…

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