Environment
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The push for net zero
The Explainer Britain has committed to reaching net-zero carbon emissions by 2050. What will this involve?
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The US is facing a groundwater crisis
Under the radar Stress is high as water runs low
By Devika Rao, The Week US Published
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Shark populations are continuing to decline despite bans on finning
Under the Radar What exactly are the bans doing?
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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Japan's new solar panel technology might forever alter the renewables market
Under the radar All thanks to perovskite solar panel technology
By Devika Rao, The Week US Published
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How the war in Ukraine is affecting climate science in the Arctic
Under the radar Russia's military and strategic ambitions are hampering international efforts to study melting ice
By Richard Windsor, The Week UK Published
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Poor pollution regulation (still) impacts the lives of Gulf Coast residents
Under the Radar Many people in the region are experiencing health problems as a result of nearby refineries
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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Iceland's volcanic eruption hits Grindavík
In Pictures Town evacuated just hours before lava pours from cracks in the ground nearby
By Julia O'Driscoll, The Week UK Published
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Car fuel efficiency is running out of gas
Under the radar It's probably time to pump the brakes on large vehicle production
By Devika Rao, The Week US Published
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How the Himalayas may be slowing global climate change
The Explainer A natural phenomenon is helping cool glaciers
By Devika Rao, The Week US Published
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How did Japan's earthquake compare to others across the world?
Today's Big Question Relatively low death toll a testament to country's preparedness, say experts
By The Week UK Published
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The danger of fire-ice
The Explainer Methane is frozen at the bottom of the ocean. But maybe not for long.
By Devika Rao, The Week US Published
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Why are ocean waves getting bigger?
The Explainer Damaged coastlines and stronger storms are in our future
By Devika Rao, The Week US Published
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Iceland volcano eruption: what happens now
The Explainer International flights expected to continue as normal as Icelandic government stresses lava flow poses 'no threat to life'
By The Week UK Published
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America's natural gas boom
The Explainer The fossil fuel has replaced coal as the top source of electricity in the U.S. Is that good for the climate?
By The Week US Published
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