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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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How climate change is impacting the water cycle
Speed Read Rain will likely continue to be unpredictable
By Devika Rao Published
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At least 1 dead at Burning Man as thousands remain stranded from flooding
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By Justin Klawans Published
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Why spotted lanternflies are back and worse than ever
Speed Read It's time to get squashing!
By Devika Rao Published
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Does thinking globally mean eating locally?
Talking Point Local eating has its benefits but is not the end-all of responsible food consumption
By Devika Rao Published
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Why the hunt for Nessie is back and bigger than ever
Talking Point The elusive creature still brings thousands to the Scottish Highlands
By Devika Rao Published
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Peatlands are the climate bomb waiting to explode
Speed Read The destruction of peatlands can cause billions of tons of carbon to be released into the atmosphere, worsening the already intensifying climate crisis
By Devika Rao Published
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Wind-powered ships are back. But will they make an impact?
Speed Read The maritime industry is eyeing a pivot back to basics
By Devika Rao Published
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Is climate optimism dangerous?
Talking Point Does hope for the future push us back into our past?
By Devika Rao Published
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Maui travel and the ethics of tourism
Speed Read Tourism in Hawaii is a double-edged sword, especially in the wake of the fires
By Devika Rao, The Week US Published
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How 'personhood' works as a legal defense of nature
Speed Read Will giving the environment the rights of a human encourage conservation efforts?
By Devika Rao Published
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Montana youth win 'monumental' climate decision
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By Rafi Schwartz Published
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