Climate
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One million species at risk of extinction
Can we reverse the damage caused by humans on the planet? A major report has warned that if we don’t act urgently to change our habits, we risk harming not only the animal world, but also the...
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Pressure mounts to speed up action on climate
Could we go carbon-free in just six years? The protest group Extinction Rebellion says that this must happen in order to save the planet. Politicians say it is impossible. Who is right?
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Giraffe numbers drop dramatically by 40%
Should giraffes be declared endangered? The USA is considering the measure in a bid to save the declining species, but some experts say it could do more harm than good.
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The 16-year-old who politicians queue to meet
Will they listen? Sixteen-year-old climate activist Greta Thunberg visited the UK this week. She gave a powerful speech in Parliament, saying that children wanted to “wake the adults up”.
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Hundreds arrested in climate protests
Did the protesters go too far? This week, the Extinction Rebellion climate action group brought the city of London to a standstill. They wanted to get as many people arrested as possible.
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Teen climate hero says Asperger’s is a ‘gift’
Is climate change a black-and-white issue? Greta Thunberg inspired teens across Europe to take action on climate change. She says her Asperger’s syndrome helps her to understand the crisis.
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World’s biggest bee found again after 38 years
Will we find more lost species? When the giant, black bee from Indonesia went missing for years, scientists thought it was extinct. Now, it turns out they were wrong.
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Schoolchildren go on strike for climate change
Is it wrong to skip school? Around 15,000 children went “on strike” last Friday in order to protest against climate change. Some teachers supported them, but others said it was wrong.
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Steep rise in animals hurt by plastic litter
Should plastic be banned? The RSPCA says the number of animals hurt by plastic has risen sharply in Britain since 2015. Birds and marine animals are particularly at risk.
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Arctic blast sends Britain into deep freeze
Is winter weather fun or frightful? Snow, ice and whistling winds have swept much of Britain in a spate of freezing weather. Meanwhile, some areas of America are colder than the South Pole.
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The young people marching to save the planet
Would you go to a climate change protest? Last week, thousands of young people across Europe marched through the streets, demanding urgent action to protect the environment.
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Let’s mend things, not throw them out, says EU
Should we learn to repair things instead of throwing them away? The UK bins millions of broken items each year. Some people say we should learn to fix them instead.
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Pollution-free trains to launch in two years
Are trains the best way to travel? The new “Breeze” trains are quieter, faster and good for the environment. It could be the biggest change in the 200-year history of British railways.
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Attenborough: Our civilisations could collapse
Is that really true? The TV presenter David Attenborough made a dramatic speech warning that civilisation may “collapse” if we do not fight climate change. It would not be the first time.
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MPs investigate fast fashion climate crisis
Should we own fewer clothes? The government is investigating the environmental impact of Britain’s “fast fashion” culture. Currently, millions of items of clothing are wasted every year.