Environment
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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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Extreme heat: how deadly will it be by 2030?
Today's Big Question Heatwaves fuelled by climate crisis are one of ‘gravest threats’ to humanity
By Harriet Marsden 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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Panama Canal: falling water levels threaten world trade
Under the Radar Drought in what should be the rainy season is leading to an expensive logjam in the vital waterway
By Chas Newkey-Burden Published
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The extinction threat to emperor penguins caused by climate change
feature Thousands of chicks died last year due to receding sea ice in Antarctica
By Keumars Afifi-Sabet Published
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6 volcanoes that could shut down the world
In Depth Italy's Mount Etna could be a preview of more danger on the horizon
By The Week Staff Last updated
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What’s fuelling the world’s recent wildfires
feature New research says climate change is fanning the flames as more intense fires continue to spread
By Keumars Afifi-Sabet Published
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Earthquake rattles Southern California as Tropical Storm Hilary hits
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By Catherine Garcia Published
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Tackling climate change: is China laggard or pioneer?
feature Beijing remains reticent to publicly debate climate change which is consistently downplayed as a cause of recent disasters
By The Week Staff Published
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‘Two Hawaiis now’: holidaymakers warned off wildfire-hit Maui
Talking Point Visitors asked to stay away as the Hawaiian island seeks to recover from devastating wildfires
By Sorcha Bradley Published
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Hawaii reportedly downplayed threat of wildfires for years prior to Maui blaze
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By Justin Klawans Published
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The hottest July: America’s Southwest boils in the heat
feature Phoenix residents have suffered burns after falling on the city’s scalding roads
By The Week Staff Published
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Maui wildfire death toll hits 53, expected to rise, in Hawaii's 'largest natural disaster'
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By Peter Weber Published
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Maui wildfires kill 6, destroy historic tourist town Lahaina
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By Peter Weber Published
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