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sea floor in the Clarion Clipperton Zone

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Deep-sea mining could wreck the last unexplored ecosystem on Earth

As mining firms begin tests to pick up metal ores from the Pacific seabed, we need rules to protect this unusual ecosystem, says Olive Heffernan

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So long, veganuary: Here’s how to consume consciously year round

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National parks pick up the pieces after month-long US shutdown

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National parks pick up the pieces after month-long US shutdown

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In a world of baffling complexity, a scientific mindset offers help

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10 year challenge: How science and the world have changed

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10 year challenge: How science and the world have changed

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Huge spinning ice disc in river provides a carousel for ducks

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Huge spinning ice disc in river provides a carousel for ducks

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Mohammed VI Museum of Water Civilization review – lessons from Morocco

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Petals detect buzzing bees

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Flowers hear bees and make sweeter nectar when they’re buzzing nearby

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There’ll be a domino effect as we trigger ecosystem tipping points

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Is eating cheese as bad for animals and the planet as eating meat?

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Is eating cheese as bad for animals and the planet as eating meat?

Bravo for having given up eating meat! But in the ninth of our 12 Days of Culture, might we suggest giving up cheese and going back to chicken – for ethical reasons?

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How the right Christmas lunch can help save Earth from climate change

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Nature's Nation: Art benefits from getting its hands dirty

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The secret site in England where beavers control the landscape

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What should we do about plastic?

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