Category: Green
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The weather bomb, the polar vortex, #snowvember: will the storm of extreme weather names ever end?
It used to be that only hurricanes and typhoons were entitled to them, but now barely a day’s forecast goes by without another catchy monicker being coined
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Should I worry about cheap cashmere?
Just about every clothing supplier out there is offering deals on cashmere, including the cheap ones. Should I be concerned?If you have an ethical dilemma, email Lucy at [email protected]
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Volcanoes may be responsible for a lot of the global surface warming slowdown
A new study estimates surface temperature cooling from volcanoes at 0.05–0.12°C since 2000
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Eating less meat essential to curb climate change, says report
Global livestock industry produces more greenhouse gas emissions than transport but fear of a consumer backlash is preventing action, says Chatham House report
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Wildlife crime study finds 33,000 items worth £7m for sale online
Biggest ever survey in 16 countries finds adverts for live tigers, orangutans and chimps – plus a ‘toilet-trained’ gorilla
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Green news roundup: Green Climate Fund, rhino deaths and plastic bags
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