Does international law still matter? The strike on the girls’ school in Iran shows why we need it 
Ukraine minerals deal: the idea that natural resource extraction can build peace has been around for decades 
Thousands of satellites are due to burn up in the atmosphere every year – damaging the ozone layer and changing the climate 
AI is already creeping into election campaigns. NZ’s rules aren’t ready 
How is Antarctica melting, exactly? Crucial details are beginning to come into focus 
Fungi are among the planet’s most important organisms — yet they continue to be overlooked in conservation strategies 
What’s so special about Ukraine’s minerals? A geologist explains 
LA fires: Long-term exposure to wildfire smoke is poorly understood − and a growing risk 
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