Environment
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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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Dominica's journey to climate resilience
Under the Radar The island nation is hoping to use Cop28 as a unique opportunity for climate assistance
By Rebekah Evans, The Week UK Published
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Cop28: is UAE the right host for the climate summit?
Today's Big Question Middle East nation is accused of 'pushing for a green world that can still have its oil'
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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Why a row over rewilding threatens the sheep on Dartmoor
The Explainer Natural England says overgrazing is destroying the area's habitat
By Richard Windsor, The Week UK Published
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Scientists have their eyes on 2 supervolcanoes
The Explainer 'The probability of a catastrophic eruption is low but not nil'
By Devika Rao, The Week US Published
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Want to understand climate change? Look to the clouds.
The Explainer Scientists are still uncovering the role clouds play in climate change
By Devika Rao, The Week US Published
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Guyana: the epicentre of oil 'arms race'
Under the Radar The Stabroek oil block is growing the nation's economy - but is hotly contested
By Rebekah Evans, The Week UK Published
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More than 150 people dead following earthquake in Nepal
Speed Read The death toll is expected to rise as rescue workers continue digging through rubble
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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'Danger to life' warning as Storm Ciarán hits UK shores
Speed Read Schools closed and train, plane and car travel disrupted as Met Office issues weather warnings
By The Week UK Published
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The drying Amazon rainforest: a drought that affects the world
Under the radar The Amazon is suffering a drought of historic severity and it’s pushing its inhabitants to their limit
By The Week UK Published
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