Of course we shouldn’t drill for more oil in the North Sea – we cancelled further exploitation for a reason | Bill McGuire

Of course we shouldn’t drill for more oil in the North Sea – we cancelled further exploitation for a reason | Bill McGuire

While the UK is only marginally involved in the war in the Middle East in military terms, the ramifications for this country are still potentially huge. And nowhere more so than in the energy sector. It isn’t a surprise, then, that commentary has focused on the impact potential policy interventions might have on the cost…

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Artemis II astronauts speak from space

Artemis II astronauts speak from space

The Artemis II spacecraft has successfully made its way to the far side of the Moon after leaving the Earth’s orbit. The four astronauts on board shared their thoughts about the mission so far and what the experience of space has taught them. Victor Glover, the pilot on board, said: “Trust us you look amazing,…

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‘This feels fragile’: how a satellite-smashing chain reaction could spiral out of control | Space

As satellites fill Earth’s orbit, the space race risks becoming an environmental crisis | Environment

Our relationship with space is changing rapidly. For almost all of human history, the space above us was an unreachable frontier. Yet in a single human lifetime, Earth’s orbit has gone from largely empty to congested with satellites. Meanwhile, although the moon remains mostly inaccessible, over the next few decades it is expected to become…

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