Study reveals ‘drastic changes’ in daily routines during UK lockdowns

Some spent an extra hour a day on chores and childcare during lockdowns, while others got an added daily hour of solo leisure time – and most of us reduced

Cambridge University News • cambridge
Nov. 3, 2021 ~6 min

Why banning financing for fossil fuel projects in Africa isn't a climate solution

Major international donors, including the US, China and UK, are pledging to stop funding fossil fuel projects overseas, but they aren’t making the equivalent cuts at home.

Morgan Bazilian, Professor of Public Policy and Director, Payne Institute, Colorado School of Mines • conversation
Oct. 14, 2021 ~9 min


Combatting an invisible killer: New WHO air pollution guidelines recommend sharply lower limits

The new global air quality guidelines are the World Health Organization’s first update since 2005. Scientists know far more now about the serious risks these pollutants pose to human health.

Laura Corlin, Assistant Professor of Public Health and Community Medicine, Tufts University • conversation
Sept. 22, 2021 ~8 min

Former coal mining communities have less faith in politics than other 'left behind' areas

Those in ex-mining areas are also less likely to vote for new populist and nationalist parties compared to socio-economic counterparts elsewhere. Researchers

Cambridge University News • cambridge
Sept. 20, 2021 ~5 min

Former coalmining communities have less faith in politics than other 'left behind' areas

Those in ex-mining areas are also less likely to vote for new populist and nationalist parties compared to socio-economic counterparts elsewhere. Researchers

Cambridge University News • cambridge
Sept. 20, 2021 ~5 min

Former coalmining communities are more politically disenchanted than other ‘left behind’ areas – study

Those in ex-mining areas also less likely to vote for new populist and nationalist parties compared to socio-economic counterparts elsewhere. Researchers argue

Cambridge University News • cambridge
Sept. 20, 2021 ~5 min

Are COVID-19 boosters ethical, with half the world waiting for a first shot? A bioethicist weighs in

Scientists debate the medical benefits of booster shots. But there’s another aspect to consider: bioethics.

Nancy S. Jecker, Professor of Bioethics and Humanities, School of Medicine, University of Washington • conversation
Sept. 17, 2021 ~8 min

Sustainability must start with universities if the fashion industry is to change

More and more students want their universities to lead the way on sustainability issues. But are institutions doing enough to produce industry leaders who can meet that challenge?

Natascha Radclyffe-Thomas, Professor of Marketing and Sustainable Business at the British School of Fashion (GCU London), Glasgow Caledonian University • conversation
Sept. 17, 2021 ~8 min


‘Levelling up’ met with widespread scepticism across England, survey study suggests

Researchers say Tories are “right to be worried” about parts of the Home Counties due to fears over the meaning of levelling up. The study also investigates

Cambridge University News • cambridge
Sept. 14, 2021 ~6 min

Government and charitable actions likely kept millions of Americans out of food insecurity during the pandemic

While the food insecurity rate held steady in 2020, the racial hunger gap increased.

Craig Gundersen, Professor of Economics, Baylor University • conversation
Sept. 8, 2021 ~4 min

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