Environment
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Europe's heatwave: the new front line of climate change
In the Spotlight How will the continent adapt to 'bearing the brunt of climate change'?
By The Week UK Published
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Turning the taps off: are water restrictions the new normal?
Today's Big Question The summer's first hosepipe ban began this morning and at least one more is on the way
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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How carbon credits and offsets could help and hurt the climate
The explainer The credits could be allowing polluters to continue polluting
By Devika Rao, The Week US Published
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Seven wild discoveries about animals in 2025
In depth Mice have Good Samaritan tendencies and gulls work in gangs
By The Week UK Published
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Octopus, Orcas and Oysters: how the UK's marine environment is changing
The Explainer Warming seas are causing drastic changes to underwater habitats and the marine life within them
By Richard Windsor, The Week UK Published
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This Atlantic hurricane season is expected to be above average
Under the radar Prepare for strong storms in the coming months
By Devika Rao, The Week US Published
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Why men have a bigger carbon footprint than women
Under the Radar 'Male identity' behaviours behind 'gender gap' in emissions, say scientists
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published
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Thawing permafrost unleashes toxic legacy of mining
Under the Radar Rising temperatures could release huge levels of toxic materials from sealed-off mines into waterways
By Richard Windsor, The Week UK Published
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Why the weather keeps getting 'stuck'
In the Spotlight Record hot and dry spring caused by 'blocked' area of high pressure above the UK
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published
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Pakistan's solar panel boom
Under The Radar A 'perfect storm' has created a solar 'revolution' in the south Asian country
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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Why Just Stop Oil finally stopped
In Depth Activist group said it's calling it a day after its demand became 'government policy'
By The Week Staff Last updated
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The worst coral bleaching event breaks records
The Explainer Bleaching has now affected 84% of the world's coral reefs
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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Why UK scientists are trying to dim the Sun
In The Spotlight The UK has funded controversial geoengineering techniques that could prove helpful in slowing climate change
By Abby Wilson Published
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Anti-anxiety drug has a not-too-surprising effect on fish
Under the radar The fish act bolder and take more risks
By Devika Rao, The Week US Published
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