Bulgaria is joining the euro in January – and not everyone is pleased
Polls show a lack of enthusiasm for the shared currency in a country that has mixed results from EU membership.
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Ukraine war: the dangers following Russia’s attack on the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant
Trouble may arise if the operating reactor is shut down, with risks ranging from a used fuel meltdown to a reactor core explosion.
River wildlife moves freely once dams are removed – but so too can invasive species
The natural connectivity of rivers acts like a highway, helping invasive species spread rapidly throughout a catchment.
The world’s largest organism is slowly being eaten by deer
These 47,000 aspen trees are genetically identical clones with shared roots.
Electric cars might not yet be green, but we should buy them anyway
Our power plants may be dirty now. But unlike combustion vehicles, electric cars give us the chance to finally free ourselves from high-carbon travel.
Algal biofuel production is neither environmentally nor commercially sustainable
The climate change-mitigating dream turns out to be a green damp squib.
British Muslims will live with an intolerable burden of uncertainty under new counter‑terrorism bill
Changes proposed in a new counter-terrorism bill would make the line between pre-criminal and criminal actions ever more uncertain.
Why cruise liners could be a crucial part of the response to national disasters
Tents and food parcels are one thing, ready-built accommodation is another.
Why we won’t be able to feed the world without GM
The concerns about genetically modified foods are well known. But when we look at population and climate projections, what happens if we don’t use them to increase our food supply?
University strikes: yes, students should get compensation – but not in the form of monetary payment
Should students get refunds during strike action? An education economist gives his thoughts.
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