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Why is climate action stalling, not ramping up as Earth gets hotter?

Mon, 11/24/2025 - 6:08am
As the impact of global warming becomes more obvious, you might expect countries to step up climate action and preparation, but we’re seeing the opposite happen
Categories: Astronomy

COP30 keeps climate cooperation alive but hanging by a thread

Mon, 11/24/2025 - 6:02am
The 194 countries still taking part in UN climate negotiations reaffirmed the Paris Agreement following the US withdrawal, even if they agreed on little else
Categories: Astronomy

Extinct animals in Prehistoric Planet: Ice Age make it a must-watch

Sun, 11/23/2025 - 3:01am
From woolly mammoths to giant sloths, via some lesser-known ice-age beasts like 'killer koalas', the visuals in this documentary are simply astounding
Categories: Astronomy