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Most people don’t understand Climate Justice conceptClimate

Most people don’t understand Climate Justice concept

A new global study reveals a widespread lack of understanding of the term 'Climate Justice', even among those living in regions most affected by climate…
Adrian AlexandreAdrian AlexandreOctober 18, 2024 Full article
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‘Marine Identity’ can help save the oceanScience

‘Marine Identity’ can help save the ocean

Research led by Dr. Pamela Buchan from the University of Exeter reveals that people's deep connection to the ocean, referred to as "marine identity," can…
Adrian AlexandreAdrian AlexandreSeptember 17, 2024 Full article
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Majority of people in G20 countries support criminalizing environmental damageClimate

Majority of people in G20 countries support criminalizing environmental damage

Planetary stewardship and public opinionGender and regional differencesSupport for ecocide legislationTipping point for action G20 majority backs criminalizing eco-damage A striking 72% of people -…
Adrian AlexandreAdrian AlexandreSeptember 7, 2024 Full article
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New fisheries technologies deepen gender inequalityClimate

New fisheries technologies deepen gender inequality

Millions of women employed in the global fisheries industry are being sidelined as new technologies, designed to counter the effects of climate change and economic…
Adrian AlexandreAdrian AlexandreAugust 27, 2024 Full article
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Women’s empowerment: a path to sustainable energy and gender justiceScience

Women’s empowerment: a path to sustainable energy and gender justice

Technical training and female empowermentSupport from all levels key for successA new concept focusing on energy and care Involving women in implementing solar energy technologies…
SourceSourceAugust 13, 2024 Full article
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Study quantifies air pollution for NYC subway commutersScience

Study quantifies air pollution for NYC subway commuters

Economically disadvantaged and racial minority groups have the highest exposure to fine particular matter during their home to work commutes. PLOS - New York City…
SourceSourceAugust 8, 2024 Full article
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Countries need to co-operate on migration as climate crisis worsensClimateScience

Countries need to co-operate on migration as climate crisis worsens

By Alex Morrison | University of Exeter Humanity must rethink migration as the climate crisis drives rapid global changes, researchers say. With significant migration expected…
SourceSourceJuly 29, 2024 Full article
Understanding willingness to pay for nationwide wastewater surveillance in JapanScience

Understanding willingness to pay for nationwide wastewater surveillance in Japan

By Waseda University Globally, the COVID-19 pandemic and the increased likelihood of other such outbreaks in the future warrant the strengthening of epidemic surveillance systems.…
SourceSourceJuly 17, 2024 Full article
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We’re not eating Peppa! Preschoolers befriend farm animalsScience

We’re not eating Peppa! Preschoolers befriend farm animals

By SWPS University Giving a chicken, turkey or pig a name and pointing out its individual qualities may change children's attitudes towards animals. It makes…
SourceSourceJuly 15, 2024 Full article