Environment
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England's new national forest
In The Spotlight The 6,000-acre Western Forest will be spread between farms and urban areas
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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Why plans for a national park are 'ripping apart' genteel Galloway
Under the Radar Galloway's towns are 'bracketed with campaign banners' as residents battle over plans for the park
By Abby Wilson Published
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Earth's climate is in the era of 'global weirding'
The Explainer Weather is harder to predict and more extreme
By Devika Rao, The Week US Published
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Hot to get older: extreme heat can make people age faster
Under the radar New research shows warming temperatures can affect biological age
By Devika Rao, The Week US Published
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Jet fuel risk: what effect will North Sea tanker crash have on environment?
Today's Big Question Collision area has massive populations of seabirds, such as puffins and gannets, while porpoises and seals breed nearby
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published
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A new dam in the Panama Canal solve water-level problems and create housing ones
Under the radar Droughts are becoming more common
By Devika Rao, The Week US Published
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The UK's sudden sinkhole struggles
In Depth Villagers flee homes after 65ft-long pit opens up in Surrey, swallowing large part of street
By The Week Staff Last updated
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'Himalayan Viagra': the world's most coveted fungus
Under the Radar Demand swells for cordyceps sinensis, prized for its medicinal and aphrodisiac qualities
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published
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World's largest iceberg is on a collision path with remote islands
Under the radar Penguins and seals may be at risk
By Devika Rao, The Week US Published
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Should Los Angeles rebuild its fire-prone neighbourhoods?
Talking Point The latest devastating wildfires must be a wake-up call for Los Angels to 'move away from fire-prone suburban sprawl'
By The Week UK Published
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Animals that are adapting to climate change
The Explainer Some species have already altered their habits
By Devika Rao, The Week US Published
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Does Nepal have too many tigers?
Under the Radar Wild tiger numbers have tripled in a decade but conservation success comes with rise in human fatalities
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published
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The worst wildfires in California history
The Explainer Total damage from the ongoing fires could be up to $150 billion, according to AccuWeather
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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6 of the most invasive plant species in the world
Under the Radar These raiders threaten biodiversity
By Devika Rao, The Week US Last updated
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