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Could a groundbreaking deal to ration water from the Colorado river provide a template for drought-stricken communities around the world?
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Could a groundbreaking deal to ration water from the Colorado river provide a template for drought-stricken communities around the world?
Net Zero Sensemaker
The food system needs to change drastically if the world is to reach net zero. Emissions reporting by food companies is improving – but not fast enough.
Net Zero Sensemaker
The debt crisis is starting to bite. Poorer countries are feeling the squeeze of higher interest rates, while at the same time bearing the brunt of the climate emergency. But a new deal announced by Ecuador may just offer a solution to both
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A flagship project to wean South Africa off dirty energy is stumbling amid local opposition, power cuts and corruption
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With claims about its carbon neutrality in doubt, will the UK stop funding the burning of wood chips for energy?
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The world’s largest mass of plastic marine litter has become a new home for thousands of creatures who haven’t been able to survive in the middle of the Pacific ocean before. What does this new ecosystem show about the extent of human plastic pollution?
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Capturing carbon from the atmosphere is currently a niche and expensive way to clean up the planet. A wave of public funding could make it mainstream.
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The race to build AI products like ChatGPT is already using vast quantities of energy and water. But transparency about environmental impact remains an afterthought.
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Richard Branson’s latest space venture was meant to revolutionise the satellite industry. Instead, it went bankrupt. What went wrong?
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The world’s largest mass of plastic marine litter has become a new home for thousands of creatures who haven’t been able to survive in the middle of the Pacific ocean before. What does this new ecosystem show about the extent of human plastic pollution?
Sensemaker Audio
Richard Branson’s latest space venture was meant to revolutionise the satellite industry. Instead, it went bankrupt. What went wrong?
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Paris has become the first city in the world to ban rental e-scooters. Could the UK be next?
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Fresh produce shortages across Britain’s supermarket chains have been blamed on bad weather in southern Spain and Morocco. British farmers say it’s a more systemic problem.
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A toxic train derailment in Ohio has become a political football. But what about the residents who fear for their health?
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A grassroots Oscars campaign has led to a shock nomination for the star of a small, independent film. What does it tell us about the problems facing the Academy Awards?
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Since 2021 dead crabs and lobsters have been washing up along England’s north east coastline. It has left the fishing industry demanding answers about what caused the die-off.
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We’re doing something a little different… and a bit risky. We’re going to kick off the new year by predicting what we think might happen in 2023.
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Plans to build a factory that makes batteries for electric cars have been thrown into doubt. What does it mean for the UK’s electric vehicle revolution?
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Could a groundbreaking deal to ration water from the Colorado river provide a template for drought-stricken communities around the world?
Net Zero Sensemaker
The food system needs to change drastically if the world is to reach net zero. Emissions reporting by food companies is improving – but not fast enough.
Net Zero Sensemaker
The debt crisis is starting to bite. Poorer countries are feeling the squeeze of higher interest rates, while at the same time bearing the brunt of the climate emergency. But a new deal announced by Ecuador may just offer a solution to both
Net Zero Sensemaker
A flagship project to wean South Africa off dirty energy is stumbling amid local opposition, power cuts and corruption
Net Zero Sensemaker
With claims about its carbon neutrality in doubt, will the UK stop funding the burning of wood chips for energy?
Net Zero Sensemaker
Capturing carbon from the atmosphere is currently a niche and expensive way to clean up the planet. A wave of public funding could make it mainstream.
Net Zero Sensemaker
The race to build AI products like ChatGPT is already using vast quantities of energy and water. But transparency about environmental impact remains an afterthought.
Net Zero Sensemaker
The world is falling short of climate goals. Is that because countries are trying to do too much?
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Saudi Arabia and other petrostates want to keep oil prices high and open up new markets. For how long can it last?