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Environment
fromMail Online
3 months ago

Climate change sparking bizarre 'temperature flips' around the world

Climate change is causing more frequent and severe temperature flips, increasing risks to humans and the environment.
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fromBoston.com
4 weeks ago

Nantucket reaches $10.5 million settlement with GE after turbine blade falls into water

The settlement creates a Community Claims Fund to compensate local businesses and residents for 'economic harm.' The Town and County of Nantucket announced the settlement agreement, funds from which will go towards compensating the town and local businesses for losses from the incident.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

It's something that happens': are we doing enough to save Earth from a devastating asteroid strike?

Scientists have calculated a 3.1% chance of the asteroid YR4 2024 hitting Earth in 2032, now revised down to 0.0017%.
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fromtime.com
1 month ago

Breaking Down the Environmental Risks From Strikes on Iran's Nuclear Enrichment Sites

The attack on Iranian nuclear sites doesn't pose the same hazard as an accident with a functioning nuclear reactor, as radioactive contamination is likely to be local.
US news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

IAEA warns Israel-Iran conflict threatens nuclear facilities, diplomacy

Escalating Israel-Iran conflict threatens lives and risks nuclear fallout, urging diplomatic efforts and restraint from involved parties.
fromThe New Yorker
2 months ago

Letters from Our Readers

Nuclear energy has both potential benefits and significant risks, particularly concerning uranium mining and newer reactor designs that may mitigate some dangers.
fromPortland Mercury
3 months ago

Plutonium is Forever... at State Capitol

Opposition to new nuclear reactor proposals in Oregon due to unresolved waste disposal issues and the risks of radioactive contamination.
Environment
fromNature
3 months ago

Why the green-technology race might not save the planet

Human actions have drastically altered terrestrial and marine environments, affecting ecosystem services.
Economies must prioritize nature protection to ensure long-term sustainability and prosperity.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

UK national parks warn of catastrophic' risk from wildfires this Easter

Britain faces a significant wildfire risk due to extremely dry spring conditions, prompting warnings from national parks on safety precautions during Easter.
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