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Grass-fed beef is bad for the planet and causes climate change

3 October 2017

Supporters like Prince Charles say raising cattle on pastures can be good for the environment, but the sums have been done and their claims don’t add up

A few cold drops falling through a cloud could create a downpour

27 September 2017

One raindrop that is less than 4°C cooler than the surrounding cloud can trigger a rapid burst of microdroplets, which can spawn a sudden rainstorm

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Grass-fed beef is bad for the planet and causes climate change

A few cold drops falling through a cloud could create a downpour

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