Environment
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The EPA wants to green-light approval for a twice-banned herbicide
Under the Radar Dicamba has been found to harm ecosystems
By Devika Rao, The Week US Published
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Spiking whale deaths in San Francisco have marine biologists worried
In the Spotlight Whale deaths in the city's bay are at their highest levels in 25 years
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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FEMA Urban Search and Rescue chief resigns
Speed Read Ken Pagurek has left the organization, citing 'chaos'
By Rafi Schwartz, The Week US Published
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Melting glaciers may lead to more volcanic eruptions
Under the radar We're in for a boom
By Devika Rao, The Week US Published
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Wildfires destroy historic Grand Canyon lodge
Speed Read Dozens of structures on the North Rim have succumbed to the Dragon Bravo Fire
By Jessica Hullinger Published
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Europe's heatwave: the new front line of climate change
In the Spotlight How will the continent adapt to 'bearing the brunt of climate change'?
By The Week UK Published
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Why are flash floods in Texas so deadly?
Today's Big Question Over 100 people, including 27 girls at a summer camp, died in recent flooding
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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Search for survivors continues after Texas floods
Speed Read A total of 82 people are confirmed dead, including 28 children
By Jessica Hullinger Published
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Storm warning
Feature The U.S. is headed for an intense hurricane season. Will a shrunken FEMA and NOAA be able to respond?
By The Week US Published
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How carbon credits and offsets could help and hurt the climate
The explainer The credits could be allowing polluters to continue polluting
By Devika Rao, The Week US Published
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Seven wild discoveries about animals in 2025
In depth Mice have Good Samaritan tendencies and gulls work in gangs
By The Week UK Published
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This Atlantic hurricane season is expected to be above average
Under the radar Prepare for strong storms in the coming months
By Devika Rao, The Week US Published
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Why men have a bigger carbon footprint than women
Under the Radar 'Male identity' behaviours behind 'gender gap' in emissions, say scientists
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published
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Why the weather keeps getting 'stuck'
In the Spotlight Record hot and dry spring caused by 'blocked' area of high pressure above the UK
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published
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