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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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2023: the year of overtourism backlash
The Explainer People are traveling again … maybe too much
By Devika Rao, The Week US Published
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Scientists have their eyes on 2 supervolcanoes
The Explainer 'The probability of a catastrophic eruption is low but not nil'
By Devika Rao, The Week US 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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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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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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The invasion of the Asian hornet
The Explainer A newly arrived predator from the East poses a threat to British insects
By The Week UK 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 Apple's carbon-neutral claims may be misleading
Speed Read The company isn't disclosing all the information, a new report alleges
By Devika Rao Published
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