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Q&A: What are chalk streams and why are these rare rivers under threat?

Chalk streams are among the world's rarest river habitats. Fewer than 300 exist globally, and most are found in England. They support rich wildlife and have been described as England's 'Great Barrier Reef' due to their biodiversity. But they face pressure from climate change and other long-term impacts including pollution and water abstraction. Professor Rachel Stubbington of Nottingham Trent…

Q&A: What are chalk streams and why are these rare rivers under threat?

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This Week in Bogotá: Concerts, Free Festivals and Earthquake Benefits

A long holiday weekend, two earthquake benefit concerts, Morat at Movistar Arena and a city-wide free festival. Here is your guide to what's on in Bogotá from 14 to 19 August 2026, with dates, venues…

  • Two solidarity concerts benefit earthquake victims on August 14th and 15th
  • Colombian pop band Morat headline week with performances on August 14th-16th
  • Free Festival de Verano de Bogotá offers over 60 events July 31st-August 31st
MAX POWER

MAX POWER

America’s newest and most exciting aerospace technology expo and air show Celebrate the spirit of American innovation at MAX POWER — an exposition of air and space technologies at NASA’s Kennedy Space…

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