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2023's most spectacular photos from the James Webb Space Telescope ~space astronomy Article 907 words, published Dec 22 2023 31 votes
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Nations at climate summit agree to move away from fossil fuels ~enviro climate change Article 2210 words 24 votes
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Norway's minority government and two opposition parties have agreed to allow seabed mineral exploration in the Arctic region ~enviro Article 425 words 8 votes
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