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Are there really 50 Eskimo words for snow?
A post by the linguist Geoffrey K. Pullum on the Language Log blog, since widely reposted, criticises the following article. Read David Robson’s response.
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Violent polar storms help control the world’s weather
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2013 Smart Guide: Arctic melt will spark weird weather
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Fungal frog killer hops into crayfish
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What leaked IPCC report really says on climate change
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Megacity China: the ultimate in urban migration
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Another year wasted by climate negotiators
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Doha summit launches climate damage aid
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Environment
Zoologger: The toughest eggs in the world
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The UK’s new dash for gas is a dangerous gamble
The British government's new emphasis on gas power and fracking puts the climate and consumers at risk, says environmental policy researcher Paul Ekins
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Sat-Map: Explore the lights of the world from space
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Biofuel that’s better than carbon neutral
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The last march of the emperor penguins
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No sign of emissions letting up as climate talks begin
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