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A tropical skin disease is making the rounds in the US
Speed Read Leishmaniasis is endemic to the country and can cause ulcers and disfiguration
By Devika Rao, The Week US Published
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Humans are polluting the upper atmosphere with flaming space junk
Speed Read Experts are still unsure of the effects
By Devika Rao, The Week US Published
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Why Apple's carbon-neutral claims may be misleading
Speed Read The company isn't disclosing all the information, a new report alleges
By Devika Rao 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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Animals and plants that have been used to fight disease
The Explainer The world's flora and fauna have long been medically important
By Devika Rao Published
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Industry backlash as Sunak set to water down green pledges
Speed Read Automotive and energy bosses look for clarity after PM backs away from UK net zero goal
By Arion McNicoll 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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The 'forever chemicals' in our water
PFAS compounds are used in thousands of products — and have been linked to numerous health risks. Should we be worried?
By The Week Staff Published
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Why Biden is banning Alaska Arctic oil drilling now
Speed Read The Biden administration blocks drilling on pristine federal land in Arctic Alaska
By Harold Maass Published
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Air pollution is now the 'greatest external threat' to life expectancy
Speed Read Climate change is worsening air quality globally, and there could be deadly consequences
By Devika Rao Published
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