Environment
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The US's controversial owl-killing plan
Under the Radar The proposal has raised a hoot
By Devika Rao, The Week US Published
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Strong Taiwan earthquake kills 9, injures hundreds
Speed Read At magnitude 7.4, this was Taiwan's biggest earthquake in 25 years
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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How billions in taxpayer dollars fuel pollution from plastics
Under the Radar At least 50 plastic plants have been built or expanded in the United States over the last decade
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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Why are people and elephants fighting in Sri Lanka?
Under The Radar Farmers encroaching into elephant habitats has led to deaths on both sides
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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EPA sets auto pollution rule that boosts EVs
Speed Read The Biden administration's new rules will push US automakers toward electric vehicles and hybrids
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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How climate change is contributing to global unrest
In Depth Some experts argue that global warming can be tied to rising levels of violence around the world
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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Is America running out of electrical power?
Today's Big Question The nation's power grid appears to be reaching critical levels due to emerging technologies
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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Why last-chance tourism is the latest controversial travel trend
The Explainer Race to visit places threatened by climate change 'before it's too late'
By Austin Chen, The Week UK Published
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The 5 biggest corporate greenwashing fines
The Explainer Pretending to be green can be expensive
By Devika Rao, The Week US Published
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How air pollution affects the brain
The Explainer Breathing fresh air is becoming more rare
By Devika Rao, The Week US Published
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It might be time to add a new hurricane category
Under the Radar Any way the wind blows
By Devika Rao, The Week US Published
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The looming extinction of migratory animals
Under the Radar Some species are migrating straight out of existence
By Devika Rao, The Week US Published
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Gold hydrogen: a near limitless supply of clean fuel?
Under The Radar Huge deposits found in northern France but major energy companies are holding back, for now
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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Cicadas are back with a vengeance
Under the radar Beware the cicadapocalypse
By Devika Rao, The Week US Published
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