environmental news
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Why last-chance tourism is the latest controversial travel trend
The Explainer Race to visit places threatened by climate change 'before it's too late'
By Austin Chen, The Week UK Published
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The Atlantic Ocean may start shrinking
In the spotlight The motion of the ocean could be closing
By Devika Rao, The Week US Published
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The 5 biggest corporate greenwashing fines
The Explainer Pretending to be green can be expensive
By Devika Rao, The Week US Published
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The rise in dangerous exotic pets in the UK
The Explainer More than 2,700 animals, including big cats and venomous snakes, are kept as pets under 'outdated' legislation
By Austin Chen, The Week UK Published
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The looming extinction of migratory animals
Under the Radar Some species are migrating straight out of existence
By Devika Rao, The Week US Published
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Gold hydrogen: a near limitless supply of clean fuel?
Under The Radar Huge deposits found in northern France but major energy companies are holding back, for now
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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How AI is helping companies find valuable mineral deposits
Under the Radar New technologies can trace copper, lithium and nickel with 'less environmental degradation' and cut West's reliance on China
By The Week UK Published
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The push for net zero
The Explainer Britain has committed to reaching net-zero carbon emissions by 2050. What will this involve?
By The Week Staff Published
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Shark populations are continuing to decline despite bans on finning
Under the Radar What exactly are the bans doing?
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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The most and least environmentally friendly countries of 2023
In Depth Which nations are making strides, and which are missing the mark?
By Devika Rao, The Week US Published
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Tata Steel closure: can British steel recover?
Today's Big Question Port Talbot victim of net zero 'madness' say commentators as Indian company announced closure of town's two remaining furnaces
By The Week UK Published
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How the Himalayas may be slowing global climate change
The Explainer A natural phenomenon is helping cool glaciers
By Devika Rao, The Week US Published
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The rise of the SUVs
The Explainer Fuel-hungry, carbon-heavy sports utility vehicles have conquered the world’s roads – but at what cost?
By The Week UK Published
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The danger of fire-ice
The Explainer Methane is frozen at the bottom of the ocean. But maybe not for long.
By Devika Rao, The Week US Published
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