Environment
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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 floodsSpeed Read A total of 82 people are confirmed dead, including 28 children
By Jessica Hullinger Published
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Storm warningFeature 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 climateThe 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 2025In 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 averageUnder 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 womenUnder 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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EPA is reportedly killing Energy Star programspeed read The program for energy-efficient home appliances has saved consumers billions in energy costs since its 1992 launch
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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Pakistan's solar panel boomUnder The Radar A 'perfect storm' has created a solar 'revolution' in the south Asian country
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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Why Just Stop Oil finally stoppedIn Depth Activist group said it's calling it a day after its demand became 'government policy'
By The Week Staff Last updated
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The worst coral bleaching event breaks recordsThe Explainer Bleaching has now affected 84% of the world's coral reefs
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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Why UK scientists are trying to dim the SunIn The Spotlight The UK has funded controversial geoengineering techniques that could prove helpful in slowing climate change
By Abby Wilson Published
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Anti-anxiety drug has a not-too-surprising effect on fishUnder the radar The fish act bolder and take more risks
By Devika Rao, The Week US Published
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