Environment
-
How the war in Ukraine is affecting climate science in the Arctic
Under the radar Russia's military and strategic ambitions are hampering international efforts to study melting ice
By Richard Windsor, The Week UK Published
Under the radar -
Iceland's volcanic eruption hits Grindavík
In Pictures Town evacuated just hours before lava pours from cracks in the ground nearby
By Julia O'Driscoll, The Week UK Published
In Pictures -
Can the world really wean itself off coal?
Today's Big Question 'Record' global consumption is set to fall soon but growing demand in China and India could increase tensions
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published
Today's Big Question -
How the Himalayas may be slowing global climate change
The Explainer A natural phenomenon is helping cool glaciers
By Devika Rao, The Week US Published
The Explainer -
Are UK storms getting worse?
The Explainer Severe weather warnings remain in place across parts of UK
By Julia O'Driscoll, The Week UK Published
The Explainer -
How did Japan's earthquake compare to others across the world?
Today's Big Question Relatively low death toll a testament to country's preparedness, say experts
By The Week UK Published
Today's Big Question -
The danger of fire-ice
The Explainer Methane is frozen at the bottom of the ocean. But maybe not for long.
By Devika Rao, The Week US Published
The Explainer -
Why are ocean waves getting bigger?
The Explainer Damaged coastlines and stronger storms are in our future
By Devika Rao, The Week US Published
The Explainer -
The microplastics hurricanes blowing across North America
Under the Radar New research confirms global pervasiveness of harmful microplastic pollution
By The Week Staff Published
Under the Radar -
Iceland volcano eruption: what happens now
The Explainer International flights expected to continue as normal as Icelandic government stresses lava flow poses 'no threat to life'
By The Week UK Published
The Explainer -
Will the UK see a white Christmas this year?
In Depth Snow has fallen on Christmas Day in the UK 39 times in the last 53 years, according to Met Office data
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Last updated
In Depth -
All the takeaways from COP28
In Depth The annual climate conference fossil-fueled controversy
By Devika Rao, The Week US Published
In Depth -
Phase out vs transition away: difference in Cop28 wording explained
The Explainer Critics say the new agreement does not go far enough in ending fossil fuel use
By Richard Windsor, The Week UK Published
The Explainer -
Five unexpected consequences of climate change for the UK
Under the radar Disease-carrying mosquitoes, worsening health inequality and more expensive bananas are all predicted
By The Week UK Published
Under the radar