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Homeowners are getting burned by solar panel scammers
In Depth One-star reviews for solar companies have increased over 1,000% since 2018
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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The moon may be the ideal place to preserve Earth's biodiversity
under the radar A cache in a crater
By Devika Rao, The Week US Published
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Iceberg A23a is taking a spin
Under the Radar As the iceberg turns, so too does its effect on the neighboring ecosystem
By Devika Rao, The Week US Published
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The world's largest tropical wetland is on fire, and under threat from waterway
Under the Radar Proposed shipping route through Pantanal in Brazil could dry out biome and worsen devastating wildfires
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published
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Life on Earth just (maybe) got older than everyone decided it was
Under the radar Fossil records from western Africa show unexpected findings
By Devika Rao, The Week US Published
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Production of 'dark' oxygen deep in the ocean comes to light
Under the radar The sea is full of se(a)crets
By Devika Rao, The Week US Published
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Despite the pandemic and environmental alarm, the cruise industry is soaring
In the Spotlight Royal Caribbean, Carnival and Norwegian all went into 2024 with record high bookings
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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Unusual ideas to slow polar melting are gaining traction
In the spotlight Pondering the polar problem
By Devika Rao, The Week US Published
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A massive copper shortage is on the horizon
Under the Radar It is estimated that mines will only meet 80% of copper needs by 2030
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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Earth broke heat records 12 months straight
Speed Read As global temperatures surpass past measurements, UN secretary-general Antonio Guterres calls for action to prevent ‘climate hell’
By Rafi Schwartz, The Week US Published
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Green helping green: Seaweed mining just might unearth a new mineral supply
The explainer The aquatic plant just might help the transition to greener technologies
By Devika Rao, The Week US Published
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The biggest climate records in the last year
In Depth The number of records set in the past year is a stark reminder of the destructiveness of climate change
By Devika Rao, The Week US Published
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Orangutan heals cut with medicinal plant
Speed Read A Sumatran orangutan in Indonesia has been self-medicating to heal a wound on his cheek
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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Costa Rica's renewable energy success could be under threat
Under the radar Central American nation generates nearly all its electricity from renewable sources but climate change is bringing huge challenges
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published
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