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Climate, migration and conflict mix to create ‘deadly’ intense tropical storms like Chido

Cyclone Chido was an “intense tropical cyclone”, equivalent to a category 4 hurricane in the Atlantic. It made landfall in Mayotte, a small island lying to the north-west of Madagascar on December 14, generating wind gusts approaching 155mph (250km/hr). Later on, it hit Mozambique, East Africa with the same ferocity.

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How conflict makes oil spills in the Black Sea so much more toxic

Two old Russian tankers, carrying thousands of tonnes of oil, have been severely damaged in a storm in the Kerch Strait.

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People already live alongside predators in India and Kenya – here’s how it could work in Scotland

On my way to the Scottish Highlands for the first time, I was mesmerised by the beauty of the landscapes and struck by its resemblance to the North American wilderness, albeit without the wildlife.

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Valencia floods showed why coastal cities should restore their wetlands

Valencia, a city and province in south-east Spain, became synonymous with disaster in October 2024 when floods killed at least 231 people. Extreme rainfall will happen more often as the climate warms and the cost to coastal cities like Valencia is expected to reach up to US$63 billion (£50 billion)…

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Death penalty: how Zimbabwe reached the point of abolition – podcast

Zimbabwe is on the cusp of abolishing the death penalty after its Death Penalty Abolition Bill was approved by the Senate on December 12. The bill is now sitting on the desk of Zimbabwe’s president, Emmerson Mnangagwa, a known opponent of the death penalty, waiting for his assent. Once it…

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Play for the planet: five climate change games for the festive season

Although most people in the UK are worried about climate change, disagreement about what to do can be polarising, especially at Christmas when norms around travel, presents and waste are at the forefront of people’s attention. People who are concerned about climate change and environmental sustainability can feel separated from…

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The five best non-fiction books of 2024 – according to our experts

With Something Good, the arts and culture newsletter from The Conversation UK, we aim to cut through the noise and recommend the very best in new releases every fortnight. In 2024, we’ve been spoiled for choice when it comes to recommending non-fiction.

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Some ancient Romans got to retire with a pension at 42, but retirement’s changed a bit over the centuries

Over the ages, there have been broadly three reasons why people have retired.

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The lore of the fruitcake

"Credit for the fruitcake's popularity in America should at least partially go to the U.S. Post Office"

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Climate change could overwhelm our sewers – here’s how green infrastructure could help

Aside from hotter summers and melting glaciers, climate change is transforming how, when and where rain falls. This challenges much of the world’s sewer systems, especially with the added strains of population growth and increased urbanisation.

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New stadiums, airports and oil links: the environmental cost of Saudi Arabia’s 2034 World Cup

Fifa has confirmed Saudi Arabia as the host of the 2034 men’s World Cup, meaning the biggest football event on the planet will return to the Middle East.

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The ten best albums of 2024 – according to music experts

With Something Good, the arts and culture newsletter from The Conversation, we aim to cut through the noise and recommend the very best in new releases every fortnight. And what a soundtrack this year’s newsletters have had. From Charli XCX’s global domination with Brat to Kendrick Lamar’s rap game-changing GNX,…

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Thank you for your support in 2024

Sometimes in life it’s important to follow your own path, regardless of what others are doing. That’s why, in an age of growing populism, at The Conversation we seek out the voices of experts. It’s why we treasure nuance over simplistic solutions, and collaboration matters to us far more than…

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Will AI save the planet? Why the evidence is flawed

Optimistic advocates for AI say this environmentally costly technology will become more sustainable with time. We can use AI more efficiently, and explore less energy-intensive designs inspired by the human brain. We can build data centres more sustainably, using wood or low-carbon concrete and steel. The heat from the data…

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Building with earth could transform sustainable construction – here’s how

Imagine you are standing in front of a multimillion-pound building in the centre of the French city, Lyon. It radiates warmth and history with its rammed earth structural walls. Two hundred miles away, a small house in the Beaucastel winery, Provence, shares a similar texture and aesthetic.

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Being carers costs women more than $500,000 over a lifetime, leaving them with less in retirement than men

This article is part of The Conversation’s “Retirement” series where experts examine issues including how much money we need to retire, retiring with debt, the psychological impact of retiring and the benefits of getting financial advice.

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FBI director guides the agency in confronting complex international threats, investigating federal crimes and running 55 field offices

Mention the FBI, and many older Americans will likely think of a time when the agency was run by J. Edgar Hoover, who spent much of his nearly half-century tenure at the agency harassing political dissidents and abusing his power. But as former FBI counterterrorism expert Javed Ali explains, the…

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Why Quincy Jones should be prominently featured in US music education − his absence reflects how racial segregation still shapes American classrooms

Quincy Jones, who died on Nov. 3, 2024, at the age of 91, was one of the most influential musicians in U.S. history.

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How tiny hoverflies migrate thousands of miles

Name an animal that migrates. You might think of the long migrations of humpback whales crossing the Pacific Ocean or flocks of geese flying noisily overhead. But, did you know that huge numbers of insects make ultra-long migrations of thousands of miles almost completely unseen?

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Tech companies claim AI can recognise human emotions. But the science doesn’t stack up

Can artificial intelligence (AI) tell whether you’re happy, sad, angry or frustrated?

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Many people don’t get financial advice even though it can help ensure a comfortable retirement

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Who really cares for the British countryside? Not landowners, says green campaigner’s new book

Britain’s natural environment is depleted and, despite nascent government schemes to manage the land differently, struggling to recover from centuries of destruction – plus more recent threats like climate change. What if the biggest obstacles to its recovery are the people we have entrusted to look after it?

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Rising desertification shows we can’t keep farming with fossil fuels

Three-quarters of Earth’s land has become drier since 1990.

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Claus for concern: why we should be worried about Santa’s health

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas. Yes, it’s that time of year when preparations begin for the arrival of that favourite festive visitor: Santa Claus.

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Three ways to reduce Europe’s flood risk

From the Czech Republic to Spain, Europe has been plagued by devastating floods this autumn.

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