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Water scarcity and the need for reusing wastewater

Reclaimed water is becoming an attractive option for ensuring water security.

Making food safer and sustainable

Greater investments in science, technology and innovative practices can transform food systems, and ensure steady supplies, nutrition, and access

Environmental carcinogens threaten our wellbeing

The increase in cancer rates globally has been linked to prolonged exposure to environmental contaminants.

Clearing the air on snow leopards and last chance tourism

Ladakh is seeing a form of tourism which relies on climate grief and a desire to escape toxic cities.

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The danger Trump poses to the climate – and our future

A potential climate catastrophe awaits the world if Donald Trump walks into White House a second time.

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Gas plan sells out Australia’s future

Australia’s new gas plans continue its reliance on fossil fuel exports, contradicting its urgent need for climate change mitigation to gamble on the future.

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Chart: Particulate pollution deaths

The 10 countries with the highest percentage of deaths linked to PM2.5 in 2019.

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Map: Changing climate, changing risks

Heat and air pollution are becoming bigger problems in many parts of the world.

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City where the promise of good health turns to ash

Regular stakeholder consultation is needed to address climate change and lessen pollution-related health impacts.

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The invisible killer lurking in the air of our cities

As climate change makes smog and bushfires more common, people will die from air pollution at increasingly high rates – especially in densely populated cities.

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Smog clouds the sustainability of Asian cities

Asian cities are increasingly falling victim to unhealthy air quality levels and this does not bode well for long-term sustainability.

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An invisible killer hangs in the air of Asia’s cities

Air pollution deaths increase by 150,000 in rapidly growing South and Southeast Asian cities.

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What’s inside northern India’s winter smog?

Reassessing agricultural practices, irrigation, handling of crop residue and prevention of open fires could be a win-win for air quality and quality of life.

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How useful is the air quality index?

While the air quality index is a useful tool, it has its limitations. There’s still a greater need for robust monitoring to ensure cleaner air.

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Water scarcity and the need for reusing wastewater

Making food safer and sustainable

Environmental carcinogens threaten our wellbeing

Clearing the air on snow leopards and last chance tourism

The danger Trump poses to the climate – and our future

Gas plan sells out Australia’s future

Chart: Particulate pollution deaths

Map: Changing climate, changing risks

City where the promise of good health turns to ash

The invisible killer lurking in the air of our cities

Smog clouds the sustainability of Asian cities

An invisible killer hangs in the air of Asia’s cities

What’s inside northern India’s winter smog?

How useful is the air quality index?

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