Reports and Studies
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Is obesity a disease? Sometimes but not always, experts say
Do people with obesity have an illness? A panel of global health experts looking at this controversial question have announced…
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The far-reaching impacts of wildfire smoke – and how to protect yourself
The air we breathe can have profound effects on our physical and mental health. Is there any way of protecting…
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Mayotte hit by floods and mudslides from second storm
The French Indian Ocean territory of Mayotte has been hit by further heavy rains, leading to flooding and mudslides, one…
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Why some animals appear to mourn their dead
Grief has long thought to be a human trait, but other animals – from killer whales to crows – also…
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Bigmouth buffalo: The mysterious fish that live for a century and don’t decline with age
Recent findings show bigmouth buffalo fish have perplexingly long lives and appear to get healthier as they age. But scientists…
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2024 first year to pass 1.5C global warming limit
The planet has moved a major step closer to warming more than 1.5C, new data shows, despite world leaders vowing…
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Two more lynx spotted on the loose in Highlands
Police say two more lynx have been spotted in the same area where a pair of the wild cats were…
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Lancet study estimates Gaza death toll 40 pct higher than recorded
Research published in The Lancet medical journal on Friday estimates that the death toll in Gaza during the first nine…
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How an epic series on Asia’s wildlife was filmed
Asia took its crew on a four-year-long odyssey from the open ocean to the “roof of the world”. From frozen…
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Five images that explain why the LA fires spread so fast
From more vegetation to flying embers, the BBC Earth team look at why the fires in LA have been so…
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