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The Week Unwrapped: Why are sinkholes becoming more common?Podcast Plus, will Saudi investment help create the "Netflix of sport"? And why has New Zealand's new tourism campaign met with a savage reception?
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How Poland became Europe's military powerThe Explainer Warsaw has made its armed forces a priority as it looks to protect its borders and stay close to the US
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Quiz of The Week: 15 - 21 FebruaryHave you been paying attention to The Week's news?
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How to fix the UK’s broken recycling systemfeature There are currently 39 different bin collection regimes with different rules and regulations across 391 local authorities
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What’s wrong with carbon offsetting?podcast Critics question whether offsets are an effective tool to mitigate climate change – or just greenwashing
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Are we experiencing ‘Insectageddon’?podcast Population decline paints apocalyptic picture for Earth’s ecosystems
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Does nuclear energy have an image problem?podcast Government plans to expand UK’s nuclear network to help achieve net-zero
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Is recycling a waste of time?
Pros and Cons Process has both advantages and disadvantages in push to save our planet
