Environment
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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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All the takeaways from COP28
In Depth The annual climate conference fossil-fueled controversy
By Devika Rao, The Week US Published
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Phase out vs transition away: difference in Cop28 wording explained
The Explainer Critics say the new agreement does not go far enough in ending fossil fuel use
By Richard Windsor, The Week UK Published
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Dominica's journey to climate resilience
Under the Radar The island nation is hoping to use Cop28 as a unique opportunity for climate assistance
By Rebekah Evans, The Week UK Published
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Places that will become climate refuges
The Explainer The Midwest may become the new hotspot to move
By Devika Rao, The Week US Published
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Cop28: is UAE the right host for the climate summit?
Today's Big Question Middle East nation is accused of 'pushing for a green world that can still have its oil'
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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