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The government rejects holding an inquiry into plans for a coal mine, meaning it can progress. …

Climate change: Alaskan wilderness opens up for oil exploration

The Trump administration pushes ahead with first oil lease sales in an Arctic wildlife refuge. …

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The palm cockatoo is thought to be the only bird to use tools musically to attract…