Tag: Environment
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How poor countries got hooked on junk food
Is cheap food doing more harm than good in the developing world? A shocking in-depth report by The New York Times reveals that there are now more...
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Record-breaking Irma ravages the Caribbean
Has weather forecasting “beaten” Mother Nature? As Irma approaches Florida, improved technology means that we are able to predict natural disasters with greater accuracy than ever before.
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‘Let them eat cod’ as fish stocks rise
After years of restrictions, cod is now sustainable and can be eaten with a “clear conscience”. What lessons should we learn from this apparent environmental success story?
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Dippy the dinosaur replaced by Hope the whale
London’s Natural History Museum has just unveiled a blue whale skeleton in place of its famous diplodocus bones. Is it more important to focus on endangered rather than extinct animals?
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Protests and pessimism as Trump damns Europe
Donald Trump questioned the very future of the West ahead of the G20 summit yesterday. Meanwhile thousands protested against the failings of major world leaders. Does anyone have the answers?
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Record heatwave strikes on summer solstice
Temperatures soared across Europe and the USA, with Britain recording its hottest day in over 40 years. But is the heat affecting the economy? And is it better to be too hot or too cold?
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Scientists find evidence of ‘original Brexit’
Around 450,000 years ago, cascades of icy waterfalls caused Britain to break away from Europe. Scientists have dubbed it the “original Brexit”. Has Britain benefited from its island status?
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Boaty McBoatface prepares for first adventure
The yellow submarine is off to Antarctica to study rising sea temperatures. She was named after an online competition went viral last year — but could her silly name help to save the planet?
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Lift-off! A new runway for a ‘global Britain’
After more than 50 years of political squabbling, the British government is finally publishing plans for Heathrow’s third runway. A furious debate is in full flow. Is it the right decision?
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Heir to throne sparks row with Ladybird book
The UK’s future king yesterday published a picture book about the risks of climate change. He says it explains the science. Others say it is deeply slanted — and undermines the monarchy.
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More skyscrapers than ever built in 2016
Tall buildings have divided opinion since the Tower of Babel. Last year, the human race built more than ever before, despite global economic uncertainty. Is this cause for celebration?
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World order prepares for a Trump shake-up
From his praise for Putin to the Mexican wall, Donald Trump’s foreign policy was the most vivid part of his campaign. It was also the vaguest. What does his presidency mean for the world?
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Five reasons to be cheerful this summer
Summer is here. Upheaval and tragedy may have dominated the news this year. But we should not forget that the human race has also made some important strides: solid reason for good cheer.
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Climate fears over Canada’s ‘hellish’ wildfire
The world is watching in horror as a ‘multi-headed monster’ burns through a Canadian forest. It shows no sign of stopping — and scientists are blaming climate change. Can anything be done?
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Boaty McBoatface and the failure of democracy
The people have spoken. A poll to name a £200m polar research ship has closed, and Boaty McBoatface is victorious. But the government wants a more serious name. Should it ignore the public?