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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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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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Why are ocean waves getting bigger?
The Explainer Damaged coastlines and stronger storms are in our future
By Devika Rao, The Week US Published
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The microplastics hurricanes blowing across North America
Under the Radar New research confirms global pervasiveness of harmful microplastic pollution
By The Week Staff Published
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Why transparent wood offers 'promising future' for the environment
The Explainer New techniques that change structure of material could mean tougher and more efficient windows and phone screens
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published
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All the takeaways from COP28
In Depth The annual climate conference fossil-fueled controversy
By Devika Rao, The Week US Published
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The Moon's man-made problems
The Explainer Scientists warn of advent of 'Lunar Anthropocene' era as human visits alter the Moon's surface
By Arion McNicoll, The Week UK Published
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