Environment
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The push for net zero
The Explainer Britain has committed to reaching net-zero carbon emissions by 2050. What will this involve?
By The Week Staff Published
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Shark populations are continuing to decline despite bans on finning
Under the Radar What exactly are the bans doing?
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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Japan's new solar panel technology might forever alter the renewables market
Under the radar All thanks to perovskite solar panel technology
By Devika Rao, The Week US Published
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Why are ocean waves getting bigger?
The Explainer Damaged coastlines and stronger storms are in our future
By Devika Rao, The Week US Published
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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
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All the takeaways from COP28
In Depth The annual climate conference fossil-fueled controversy
By Devika Rao, The Week US Published
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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
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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
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