Environment
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Understanding and saving the biocrust, Earth's living skin
The Explainer The planet's protective layer is being destroyed
By Devika Rao, The Week US Published
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Unchecked wildfire sears Southern California
Speed Read Firefighting crews continue to battle wildfires that have scorched thousands of acres in Los Angeles and San Bernardino counties amid heat wave
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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5 of the most invasive plant species in the world
Under the Radar Invasive plants threaten biodiversity
By Devika Rao, The Week US Published
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How 'corn sweat' has made summer in the Midwest worse
Under The Radar Lend an ear to this kernel of agricultural science.
By Rafi Schwartz, The Week US Published
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Scientists want to zap coastlines with electricity
Under the Radar Beaches are in for a shock
By Devika Rao, The Week US Published
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The great beaver comeback
Under the Radar Illegal 'beaver bombing' is on the rise as activists release rodents into rivers
By Irenie Forshaw, The Week UK Published
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The economic cost of the wildfire season
The Explainer Wildfires are exacting an 'eye-popping' financial toll for communities in fire-prone areas and beyond
By Abby Wilson Published
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The Australia-Asia Power Link
Under The Radar New electricity infrastructure will see solar power exported from Down Under to Singapore
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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The Arctic is a ticking 'mercury bomb'
Under the Radar An icy prison break is on the way
By Devika Rao, The Week US Published
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Bananas have been facing extinction. But maybe not for much longer.
under the radar Scientists may have a solution for a longstanding fungus problem
By Devika Rao, The Week US Published
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Homeowners are getting burned by solar panel scammers
In Depth One-star reviews for solar companies have increased over 1,000% since 2018
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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China's winning battle against desertification
Under The Radar Beijing is using solar power to lead the fight as climate change intensifies the threat
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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11 looming climate tipping points that imperil our planet
The Explainer New reports detail the thresholds we may be close to crossing
By Devika Rao, The Week US Published
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Iceberg A23a is taking a spin
Under the Radar As the iceberg turns, so too does its effect on the neighboring ecosystem
By Devika Rao, The Week US Published
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