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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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The growing threat of urban wildfires
Speed Read Maui's fire indicates a phenomenon that will likely become more common
By Devika Rao Published
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Russian lunar spacecraft crashes into the moon
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By Justin Klawans Published
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Hurricane Hilary bringing unprecedented storm warnings to Southwest
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By Justin Klawans Published
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A summer of shark attacks
Speed Read A spate of shark attacks off the Northeast coast has swimmers and surfers on edge. What’s behind the biting spree?
By The Week Staff Published
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Aliens could be spiders the size of elephants
feature And other stories from the stranger side of life
By Chas Newkey-Burden 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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How Antarctica has become the enduring climate change bellwether
The Explainer Despite its remote location, the southernmost continent is stricken with climate change issues
By Justin Klawans Published
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Should you even bother throwing plastic in the recycling bin?
In Depth Recycling plastic is garbage, Greenpeace says. So, landfill then?
By Peter Weber Last updated
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The state of the largest coral reefs in the world
In Depth Coral reefs are experiencing ocean acidification and coral bleaching, including Australia's Great Barrier Reef
By Devika Rao Published
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NASA fully restores contact with Voyager 2 spacecraft
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By Justin Klawans Published
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