Tag: Global warming
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Fake burger that could save the world
Is a meat-free diet to preserve our planet the future of eating? The value of the start-up, Impossible Foods, which makes a convincing alternative meat burger, has soared to $2 billion.
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Terror as deadly wildfire burns Greek resort
Can we prevent wildfires? At least 70 people are dead after flames tore through Attica, a popular tourist area in Greece. What can be done to stop a tragedy like this happening again?
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Snow on the Sahara in a week of weird weather
What is causing the world’s bizarre weather? This week snow fell on the Sahara, alligators froze in US swamps, and Australian bats boiled in record heat. Some say climate change is to blame.
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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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China assumes climate mantle as USA falters
As the USA pulls out of the Paris climate accord, China has signalled its intention to lead the fight against climate change. A geopolitical shift is taking place. Should we welcome it?
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Trump poised to quit Paris climate deal
Donald Trump is set to fulfil his promise of pulling the USA out of the Paris climate accord. Some are calling it a “terminal blow” for conservation. What does all this mean?
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Climate change row as snow storm batters USA
Storm Stella has brought chaos to millions in America’s north-east. Scientists are increasingly convinced climate change plays a role in extreme weather events. How confident can they be?
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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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Earth set for warmest years on record — again
The Met Office has warned that 2015 and 2016 could each break the record for the hottest average temperatures across the globe. Something must be done, say scientists. But what?
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Protests as Shell admits climate change risk
Climate change protesters descend on Seattle as the oil company Shell admits that global warming is on the rise. Do fossil fuel industries have a duty to protect the environment?
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Scientists plan ‘space ark’ to save humanity
A British team is working on plans for a giant living spaceship, which will roam space to find a new, habitable planet. Is this really a worthwhile endeavour or a pointless fantasy?
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Saharan red dust and pollution choke Britain
A toxic mix of North African dust and air pollution has led to severe government health warnings in the UK. Will it all blow over by the weekend or is the threat more serious?
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Storm clouds gather for climate change report
A major UN report on global warming is published today, showing that poor countries are most at risk from freak weather. Do industrialised nations have a responsibility to help them?
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Floating cities to solve global warming woes
On the eve of a major report on the impact of climate change, a flurry of futuristic designs has been proposed that would see humans permanently living at sea. How realistic are they?
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New global warming claims over deadly typhoon
Is climate change to blame for the Philippines typhoon? Scientists are cautious but David Cameron and some United Nations leaders are now arguing that there is a link.