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.
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.
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
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
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
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.
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?
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
Sept. 14, 2021 • ~6 min
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