Climate change
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A23a: why world's biggest iceberg is on the move
The Explainer The mass of ice is four times the size of New York and 'essentially' an island
By Chas Newkey-Burden, 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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'The West is running out of patience with Israel'
Instant Opinion Opinion, comment and editorials of the day
By The Week UK 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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'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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Cigarette-style warning labels on meat could cut consumption, say scientists
Speed Read The UK's national food strategy aims to cut meat consumption by 30% by 2032
By Sorcha Bradley, 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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Under Antarctic ice lies a hidden landscape
Speed Read Climate change may reveal it over time
By Devika Rao, The Week US Published
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Humans are polluting the upper atmosphere with flaming space junk
Speed Read Experts are still unsure of the effects
By Devika Rao, The Week US Published
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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
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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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