Environment
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Beryl kills 4, knocks out power to 2.7M in Texas
Speed Read Millions now face sweltering heat without air conditioning
By Rafi Schwartz, The Week US Published
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Gassy livestock are going to be taxed in Denmark
Under the Radar Cows are about to cost more moola
By Devika Rao, The Week US Published
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Sweltering heat wave hits much of the United States
Speed Read An excessive heat warning was in effect for 10% of the country's population
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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Why beaches are closing across the country
The Explainer Step away from the water!
By Devika Rao, The Week US Published
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Hippos can fly, briefly
Speed Read When hippos get moving, all four feet leave the ground for about 15% of their stride cycles
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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China tightens grip on rare-earth materials
Under the Radar Arms race intensifies for vital green energy resources in the face of skyrocketing demand and trade tensions with the West
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published
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'Dangerous' Hurricane Beryl stalks Caribbean
Speed Read Beryl has strengthened from a tropical storm into a Category 4
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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Bayer lobbies Congress to shield the company from legal action
under the radar The company is trying to weed out a collection of lawsuits
By Devika Rao, The Week US Published
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Grizzly bears will be reintroduced to Washington state after years of debate
Under the radar Grr, the bears are back!
By Devika Rao, The Week US Published
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The water war between the US and Mexico
The Explainer A conflict is flowing down the river
By Devika Rao, The Week US Published
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1300 Hajj pilgrims died in scorching Saudi heat
Speed Read The faithful faced extreme temperatures at Islamic holy sites in Saudi Arabia
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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China's pork battle with the EU
Under the Radar Beijing hits EU pork products with anti-dumping investigation while domestic market battles oversupply and falling demand
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published
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Congestion charging in NYC: a dream that died
In the Spotlight New York City is the most walkable city in the United States – so why do New Yorkers hate the idea of a congestion charge?
By The Week UK Published
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New data could help prepare for 'the Big One'
The explainer Earthquake data had been on shaky ground until a recent study shook things up
By Devika Rao, The Week US Published
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