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How carbon credits and offsets could help and hurt the climate
The explainer The credits could be allowing polluters to continue polluting
By Devika Rao, The Week US Published
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A zombie volcano is coming back to life, but there is no need to worry just yet
Under the radar Uturuncu's seismic activity is the result of a hydrothermal system
By Devika Rao, The Week US Published
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'Bioelectric bacteria on steroids' could aid in pollutant cleanup and energy renewal
Under the radar The new species is sparking hope for environmental efforts
By Devika Rao, The Week US Published
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Earth's oceans were once green and could one day turn purple
Under the radar The current blue may be temporary
By Devika Rao, The Week US Published
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The worst coral bleaching event breaks records
The Explainer Bleaching has now affected 84% of the world's coral reefs
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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Electric ferries are becoming the next big environmental trend
Under the Radar From Hong Kong to Lake Tahoe, electric ferries are the new wave
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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Toxic algae could be causing sea lions to attack
In the Spotlight A particular algae is known to make animals more aggressive
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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Scientists invent a solid carbon-negative building material
Under the radar Building CO2 into the buildings
By Devika Rao, The Week US Published
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The Lower Thames Crossing conundrum
The Explainer 'Symbol of Britain's sclerotic planning system' finally gets green light after years of delays – but at what cost for locals and the Treasury?
By The Week UK Published
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The EPA: Let’s forget about climate change
Feature You’ll miss the EPA when it’s been gutted, said former EPA heads
By The Week US Published
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6 volcanoes that could shut down the world
In Depth Italy's Mount Etna could be a preview of more danger on the horizon
By Devika Rao, The Week US Last updated
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Is ditching Net Zero a Tory vote-winner?
Today's Big Question Abandoning Theresa May's net zero goal is part of Kemi Badenoch's overhaul of Conservative policies
By Sorcha Bradley, The Week UK Published
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Why plans for a national park are 'ripping apart' genteel Galloway
Under the Radar Galloway's towns are 'bracketed with campaign banners' as residents battle over plans for the park
By Abby Wilson Published
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Earth's climate is in the era of 'global weirding'
The Explainer Weather is harder to predict and more extreme
By Devika Rao, The Week US Published
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