Climate Activism: Increasingly effective, or increasingly annoying?

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Introducing... The World with Richard Engel and Yalda Hakim

Sky News’ Yalda Hakim and NBC’s Richard Engel have covered world events for years. Now, they team up for a new podcast to share their experiences from the frontline.     They debrief from global flashpoints and discuss their encounters with the biggest decision makers. They’ll al ...  Show more

Wet winters are damaging farmland - is the solution in the soil?

We've seen a trend over recent decades of wetter winters - and this year was no exception. This winter was in the top 10 wettest for the UK, with the south of England experiencing its wettest February since records began in 1836. Scientists expect this trend to continue as the cl ...  Show more

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