Climate change
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Peatlands are the climate bomb waiting to explode
Speed Read The destruction of peatlands can cause billions of tons of carbon to be released into the atmosphere, worsening the already intensifying climate crisis
By Devika Rao Published
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Wind-powered ships are back. But will they make an impact?
Speed Read The maritime industry is eyeing a pivot back to basics
By Devika Rao Published
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Is climate optimism dangerous?
Talking Point Does hope for the future push us back into our past?
By Devika Rao Published
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Coober Pedy: inside the Australian town where people live underground
In Pictures Could subterranean homes be an answer to rising global temperatures and increasingly inhospitable conditions?
By Rebekah Evans Published
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The growing threat of urban wildfires
Speed Read Maui's fire indicates a phenomenon that will likely become more common
By Devika Rao Published
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Maui travel and the ethics of tourism
Speed Read Tourism in Hawaii is a double-edged sword, especially in the wake of the fires
By Devika Rao, The Week US 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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How 'personhood' works as a legal defense of nature
Speed Read Will giving the environment the rights of a human encourage conservation efforts?
By Devika Rao Published
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How Antarctica has become the enduring climate change bellwether
The Explainer Despite its remote location, the southernmost continent is stricken with climate change issues
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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The state of the largest coral reefs in the world
In Depth Coral reefs are experiencing ocean acidification and coral bleaching, including Australia's Great Barrier Reef
By Devika Rao Published
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Bangladesh dealing with worst dengue fever outbreak on record
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By Catherine Garcia Published
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Glacial outburst flooding in Juneau destroys homes
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By Catherine Garcia Published
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The significance and benefits of being on Unesco's World Heritage list
Speed Read The designation can be a blessing and a curse
By Devika Rao Published
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