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Climate change is killing us — in more ways than one

We’ve all heard about climate change’s effect on our planet, but what about its catastrophic impact on human health?

Many elections, many consequences

With a vast number of citizens around the world voting for leaders and legislatures this year, much will depend on their trust in the electoral

Time to defend science under attack

In an age of “alternative facts” and conspiracy theories, protecting trust in science is crucial.

How India’s beaches can unlock a nuclear-powered future

India’s Indigenous Prototype Fast Breeder Nuclear Reactor (PFBR) and abundant thorium reserves hold key to India’s future energy security.

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Floating reactors ready to set sail but regulations need to catch up

Russia’s experience has shown that the technology can help in reducing carbon emissions but making it widely available will take time.

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Is India on the cusp of a nuclear energy renaissance?

Removing institutional bottlenecks will attract foreign and domestic participation in India’s nuclear energy programme.

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Small reactors don’t add up as a viable energy source

Nuclear energy has been declining in importance as a source of power and SMRs will not reverse that.

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To go nuclear, the public must be onboard

Surveys over the past decade show that nuclear energy as an energy option is being increasingly accepted in Indonesia.

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How feasible is nuclear power for Australia?

Nuclear power is a credible source of abundant zero-emissions electricity, but it would take 20 years to commence operations from a standing start in Australia.

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Singapore’s race to self-sufficiency in Malaysia water stoush

Building tensions between Singapore and Malaysia over its water agreement are setting the two on a collision course over scarcity and sustainability.

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Water worries: Indonesia and the US have plenty in common

Despite being on other sides of the planet, Jakarta and Iowa are staring down similar issues around water hygiene and supply.

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Think global and act local to avoid a Day Zero

South Africa dodged a water disaster in 2018, providing lessons for cities facing similar crises. But copying everything from Cape Town would be a mistake.

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Best plans hit a snag on the way to saving Australia’s biggest river

Australia attempted a national management plan for its long-suffering Murray-Darling River. Over a decade later, what are the lessons for others?

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China changes tack on water politics

Long a source of tension with its neighbours, China’s transboundary rivers are opening opportunities for regional cooperation.

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Climate change is killing us — in more ways than one

Many elections, many consequences

Time to defend science under attack

How India’s beaches can unlock a nuclear-powered future

Floating reactors ready to set sail but regulations need to catch up

Is India on the cusp of a nuclear energy renaissance?

Small reactors don’t add up as a viable energy source

To go nuclear, the public must be onboard

How feasible is nuclear power for Australia?

Singapore’s race to self-sufficiency in Malaysia water stoush

Water worries: Indonesia and the US have plenty in common

Think global and act local to avoid a Day Zero

Best plans hit a snag on the way to saving Australia’s biggest river

China changes tack on water politics

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