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A BART train approaches MacArthur Station in Oakland, California, US.

Train in the US derails as a result of 60 C degree heat

Mice are reproducing faster as a result of climate change, in some parts of the world.

Climate change means more mice: Why are rodent populations growing?

10 per cent of cancer cases could be caused by air pollution and other contaminants in the UK.

Shocking new study says 10% of cancer cases in Europe due to pollution

Climeworks' first and largest carbon-capture plant in Iceland, Orca.

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