History & Environment

History & Environment

GAO: DOE Is Prematurely Excluding Less Expensive Options For Nuclear Cleanup

GAO reports that the DOE is prematurely dismissing less costly methods for nuclear waste cleanup, raising concerns about cost-effectiveness and decision-making.

Curious Minds Team
July 8, 2026

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Rachel Carson Surges In Global Coverage

Rachel Carson’s influence surges in worldwide coverage, with 23 mentions in recent media analysis, highlighting renewed interest in her environmental legacy.

Curious Minds Team
July 4, 2026

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France records 2,025 excess deaths at peak of heatwave as Europe braces for more extreme weather

France reports 2,025 excess deaths amid a severe heatwave as Europe prepares for more extreme weather events, highlighting climate change impacts.

Curious Minds Team
July 3, 2026

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Wetter Neue Hitzewelle

Deutschland erlebt eine neue Hitzewelle mit Temperaturen über 35°C, Experten warnen vor anhaltender Hitze im Juli. Details und Auswirkungen im Überblick.

Curious Minds Team
July 2, 2026

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See the forecast for what could be some of D.C.’s hottest days on record

Temperatures in Washington D.C. could reach historic highs this week, potentially setting new records amid an ongoing heat wave, experts warn.

Curious Minds Team
July 1, 2026

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Northwest potentially in for ‘one of the strongest El Niños we’ve had,’ climatologists say

Climatologists warn that 2026 could see one of the strongest El Niño events in recent history, impacting weather patterns across the Northwest region.

Curious Minds Team
June 27, 2026

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Houston to Experience Rising Temperatures This Week Due to High-Pressure System

Houston’s temperatures are expected to increase this week as a high-pressure system settles over the region, bringing prolonged heat.

Curious Minds Team
June 27, 2026

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The United Kingdom: The Pragmatist’s Hedge

Analysis of the UK’s balanced strategy combining welfare reform, flexible labor markets, and light AI regulation, and its implications for the future.