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- 1Sea level rise called an existential threat to humans and nature●"Explainer: How sea level rise poses an ‘existential threat’ to humans, heritage and nature" # Nature # Environment # Oc
Carbon Brief has published a detailed explainer on how rising sea levels threaten human communities, cultural heritage and natural ecosystems worldwide. The piece outlines the science behind sea level rise and the risks it poses to coastal populations, historic sites and habitats. Environmental commentators are sharing the article as a plain-language overview of one of climate change's most consequential impacts.
- 2EVs nine times cheaper to run than petrol cars in UK●Analysis: EVs are now nine times cheaper than petrol or diesel to drive in UK
A new analysis from Carbon Brief finds that driving an electric vehicle in the UK now costs roughly nine times less than driving a petrol or diesel car, reflecting cheaper charging costs compared with high fuel prices. The finding is drawing attention as drivers weigh the running-cost savings of EVs against higher upfront purchase prices, and as the UK pushes ahead with the transition away from combustion engines.