Earth
The latest science reads remind us why we really do need experts
Mary Halton reflects on how books on forecasting, rock-reading and the grisly world of Victorian medicine highlight how we have always relied on those in the know
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A third of animals are vanishing as roads spread through forests
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Rivers and forests need the same legal rights we grant to people
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Oysters can ‘hear’ the ocean even though they don’t have ears
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La Niña forecast may mean even worse Atlantic hurricanes in 2018
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UN climate events are a wasted opportunity for public engagement
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New York should prepare for 15-metre storm surges by 2300
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Robotic underwater miners can go where humans can’t
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How to clean up the dirty water Puerto Ricans are drinking
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Air pollution blamed for 500,000 early deaths in Europe in 2014
The biggest source of harm was particulate matter from domestic stoves, but nitrogen dioxide from cars is also linked to many premature deaths
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It looks like an oxymoron, but Earth optimism is worth a try
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California’s wildfires powered by perfect storm of fire hazards
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Early farmers may have polluted the sea 4000 years ago
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Grass-fed beef is bad for the planet and causes climate change
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