Climate change
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Why New York City was caught off guard by flash flooding
Talking Point Is climate change moving too fast or are city leaders dragging their feet?
By Theara Coleman Published
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What to expect from an El Niño winter
The Explainer Things might be different thanks to this well-known weather phenomenon
By Devika Rao Published
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What is biochar?
The Explainer The charcoal alternative formed from biomass could become the next climate solution
By Devika Rao Published
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How climate change is going to change the insurance industry
The Explainer Some regions will soon be 'uninsurable'
By Devika Rao Published
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Expiration dates can actually do more harm than good
The Explainer Confusion regarding food labeling is leading to unnecessary food waste
By Brigid Kennedy Published
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Libya: the 'tsunami' that washed away a city
Talking Point Climate change may have made the storm more likely, but many blame failures of governance for the scale of the tragedy
By The Week Staff Published
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Will Rishi Sunak's green wedge issue win over the public?
Today's Big Question The PM draws dividing line with Labour on net zero ahead of the next general election
By Sorcha Bradley Published
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How climate change is impacting sports around the world
Your favorite golf tournament or that long-awaited soccer match may look a bit different in the future
By Devika Rao Published
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Heat harms the brain more than we think
Warmer temperatures could be affecting us mentally
By Devika Rao Published
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How the wealthy are impacting climate change, by the numbers
The Explainer The lifestyles of the rich and famous appear to be affecting the planet
By Justin Klawans Published
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When and how could humans talk to animals?
We may be getting closer than we think
By Devika Rao, The Week US Published
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Cop28 and the fight to reach the Paris Agreement climate goals
The Explainer Al Gore says fossil fuel industry has 'captured' UN climate talks agenda
By Chas Newkey-Burden Published
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How Indigenous knowledge could help tackle climate change
Under the radar New US research hub wants to use the traditional ways of Native peoples to address environmental problems
By Sorcha Bradley Published
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'Climate-friendly' beef is another instance of greenwashing
Can beef truly be climate-friendly?
By Devika Rao Published