Climate change
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Why scientists think orcas may be getting smarter
Under the Radar Changing ocean conditions may be forcing killer whales to learn new survival skills
By The Week Staff Published
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Why Biden's new hydrogen hubs could be 'boon or boondoggle' for the climate
Talking Point Hydrogen is a clean-burning fuel. But the production process can get messy.
By Joel Mathis, The Week US Published
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Eight good news stories about AI
The Explainer From mind-reading health benefits to speaking to animals and deceased loved ones
By The Week Staff Last updated
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Could bacteria solve the world's plastic problem?
The Explainer Scientists are genetically engineering bacteria to break down plastic
By Devika Rao Published
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Species currently on the verge of extinction
The Explainer Climate change and human development are threatening to leave some of the planet's wildlife behind
By Devika Rao Published
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How climate change increases cases of substance abuse
The Explainer Increased drug hospitalizations could be related to the heat
By Devika Rao Published
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Why frogs and other amphibious 'climate captives' are 'the world's most threatened animals'
Speed Read Endangered mammals and birds get a lot of attention, but amphibians are faring much worse in this hotter world
By Peter Weber Published
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How can cities better prepare for flooding? Be a sponge.
The Explainer In 'sponge cities,' green infrastructure would absorb excess water instead of pushing it somewhere else
By Devika Rao Published
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Why New York City was caught off guard by flash flooding
Talking Point Is climate change moving too fast or are city leaders dragging their feet?
By Theara Coleman Published
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The most extreme weather events this year
In Pictures Thousands have been killed in fires and floods across the world
By Julia O'Driscoll, The Week UK Last updated
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Chris Packham: Is It Time to Break the Law? review
The Week Recommends Channel 4 documentary grapples with 'profound' questions about the 'climate apocalypse'
By The Week Staff Published
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What is biochar?
The Explainer The charcoal alternative formed from biomass could become the next climate solution
By Devika Rao Published
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Libya: the 'tsunami' that washed away a city
Talking Point Climate change may have made the storm more likely, but many blame failures of governance for the scale of the tragedy
By The Week Staff Published
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Will Rishi Sunak's green wedge issue win over the public?
Today's Big Question The PM draws dividing line with Labour on net zero ahead of the next general election
By Sorcha Bradley Published
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