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climate

2 articles on this subject, from across the site.

War

War count in 2025-2026

Roughly 40-50 countries experience armed conflict in 2025-2026.

There are armed conflicts in around 40-50 countries worldwide, depending on how a conflict is defined. The latest major studies provide these figures: 40 armed conflicts across the world, according to the School for a Culture of Peace at the Autonomous University of Barcelona.

29 Sep 2026
Energy, satellites and technology

Do satellites help or harm the climate?

How do satellites affect global warming?

Satellites mostly help combat climate change by monitoring Earth's climate and improving predictions, though rocket launches produce emissions. Their overall impact remains small compared to fossil fuels.

13 Jun 2025

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