Environment
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Nearly 1,000 birds dead in one night after striking building in Chicago
Speed Read The birds died after colliding with the McCormick Place convention center next to Lake Michigan
By Justin Klawans Published
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Could bacteria solve the world's plastic problem?
The Explainer Scientists are genetically engineering bacteria to break down plastic
By Devika Rao Published
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Species currently on the verge of extinction
The Explainer Climate change and human development are threatening to leave some of the planet's wildlife behind
By Devika Rao Published
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How climate change increases cases of substance abuse
The Explainer Increased drug hospitalizations could be related to the heat
By Devika Rao Published
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Rosebank oil field: pragmatism over future prospects?
Talking Point Green campaigners decry 'morally obscene' opening of new oil fields while trying to cut emissions
By The Week Staff Published
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Fat Bear Week returns as 12 burly contenders vie for internet crown
Speed Read Familiar faces young and old return to battle it out in online phenomenon
By Jamie Timson, The Week UK Published
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How can cities better prepare for flooding? Be a sponge.
The Explainer In 'sponge cities,' green infrastructure would absorb excess water instead of pushing it somewhere else
By Devika Rao Published
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The fight for Caribbean beaches
Under the Radar Colonial laws and new resorts could block residents from access
By Rebekah Evans, The Week UK Published
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What to expect from an El Niño winter
The Explainer Things might be different thanks to this well-known weather phenomenon
By Devika Rao Published
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What is biochar?
The Explainer The charcoal alternative formed from biomass could become the next climate solution
By Devika Rao Published
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How climate change is going to change the insurance industry
The Explainer Some regions will soon be 'uninsurable'
By Devika Rao Published
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Libya: the 'tsunami' that washed away a city
Talking Point Climate change may have made the storm more likely, but many blame failures of governance for the scale of the tragedy
By The Week Staff Published
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How climate change is impacting sports around the world
Your favorite golf tournament or that long-awaited soccer match may look a bit different in the future
By Devika Rao Published
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How the wealthy are impacting climate change, by the numbers
The Explainer The lifestyles of the rich and famous appear to be affecting the planet
By Justin Klawans Published
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