Environment
Top UN court says countries can sue each other over climate change
A landmark decision by a top UN court has cleared the way for countries to sue each other over climate change, including over historic emissions of planet-warming gases.But the judge at the International Court of Justice in the Hague,...
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2 ways cities can beat the heat: Which is best, urban trees or cool roofs?
When summer turns up the heat, cities can start to feel like an oven, as buildings and pavement trap the sun’s warmth and vehicles and air conditioners release more heat into the air.The temperature in...
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Urban trees vs. cool roofs: What’s the best way for cities to beat the heat?
When summer turns up the heat, cities can start to feel like an oven, as buildings and pavement trap the sun’s warmth and vehicles and air conditioners release more heat into the air.The temperature in...
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How the nature of environmental law is changing in defense of the planet and the climate
While the dangerous effects of climate change continue to worsen, legal efforts to address a range of environmental issues are also on the rise.Headlines across the globe tout many of these legal actions: South Korea’s...
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Ningaloo: Australia’s coral reefs bleached by marine heatwave
Katy WatsonAustralia correspondentReporting fromWestern AustraliaWhile Dr Quigley has done this in the Great Barrier Reef, it's at a much earlier stage here in Ningaloo - and she admits that the method is not ideal."It would be very hard to...
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One of the biggest microplastic pollution sources isn’t straws or grocery bags – it’s your tires
Every few years, the tires on your car wear thin and need to be replaced. But where does that lost tire material go?The answer, unfortunately, is often waterways, where the tiny microplastic particles from the...
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Methane leaks from gas pipelines are a hidden source of widespread air pollution
The Trump administration is decreasing the attention federal regulators pay to pipeline leaks. But leaks from natural gas pipelines don’t just waste energy and warm the planet – they can also make the air more...
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Five key takeaways from the landmark water sector review
Mark PoyntingClimate and science reporter, BBC NewsGettyThe long-awaited review into England and Wales' troubled water sector has been released.There's much to pick through in the 465-page report - but here are the key points.1. All sides to blame -...
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46 Wildly Concerning Photos That Sum Up Living In America Right Now
1.I feel so bad for kids nowadays.2.I mean, I'm not surprised they feel this way.3.Jesus.4.We live in the Bad Place.5.Oh, cool, this doesn't sound dystopian at all!Related: "He Needed Surgery To Get It Out": Medical Professionals Are Sharing Why...
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Wasps are back this summer in the UK – a lot of them
Helen BriggsBBC environment correspondent•@hbriggsGetty ImagesMs Banfield suggests we leave something sweet, such as a small cap of jam or orange juice, a short distance from the picnic area to distract the insects.Other practical tips include not screaming, flapping your...
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