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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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Extreme heat: how much worse will it get?
Today's Big Question Heatwaves fuelled by climate crisis are becoming more frequent and putting millions of lives at risk
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Last updated
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Unusual ideas to slow polar melting are gaining traction
In the Spotlight Pondering the polar problem
By Devika Rao, The Week US Published
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Decarbonising the national grid
The Explainer In theory, Britain's electricity grid will be carbon neutral by 2035. What will that involve? Is it even possible?
By The Week UK Published
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Earth broke heat records 12 months straight
Speed Read As global temperatures surpass past measurements, UN secretary-general Antonio Guterres calls for action to prevent ‘climate hell’
By Rafi Schwartz, The Week US Published
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Vermont becomes first state to make fossil fuel companies pay for climate change
In the Spotlight The 'climate superfund' law is the first of its kind in the United States
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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Hawaii's Kilauea erupts in area calm since 1974
Speed Read The Big Island volcano is one of the world's most active
By Rafi Schwartz, The Week US Published
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These animals are mostly likely to 'win' climate change
In the Spotlight Some creatures may benefit from the new conditions
By Devika Rao, The Week US Published
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At least 23 dead in weekend of severe storms
Speed Read Extreme weather hit Texas, Kentucky, Oklahoma, Arkansas and Virginia hard
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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Why is Mexico City running out of water?
Today's Big Question Climate change and bad planning bring on 'Day Zero'
By Joel Mathis, The Week US Published
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Green helping green: Seaweed mining just might unearth a new mineral supply
The explainer The aquatic plant just might help the transition to greener technologies
By Devika Rao, The Week US Published
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Welcome to summer without El Niño
The Explainer Temperatures may be cooler. But not by much.
By Devika Rao, The Week US Published
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US energy regulator OKs rule to boost power grid
Speed Read The grid overhaul aims to meet a surging electricity demand
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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Canada fires trigger air quality alerts in upper US
Speed Read Smoke from the wildfires has threatened air quality across Minnesota, Wisconsin and more
By Rafi Schwartz, The Week US Published
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