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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 to end the deadly government debt spiral

COVID-19 triggered a massive increase in government debt, mainly in low-income countries. But it would be economically wrong to put all the blame on COVID.

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How Sri Lanka sleepwalked over a debt cliff

The issues that led Sri Lanka to become an economic basket case in 2022 serve as a warning for other nations.

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Creditors, politicians and ‘morons’: who’s really caught in the government debt trap?

When nations get caught in spiralling debt, it’s future generations who will end up paying the price.

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Why Singapore isn’t gridlocked

Singapore doesn’t struggle with traffic jams the way other cities do. It hit upon a winning strategy in the 1970s and stuck to it.

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HOT take: this congestion-buster really works

Israel fights congestion in Tel-Aviv with sophisticated road tolls and a ‘HOT’ lane.

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Ants show the way to beating traffic jams

Ants can teach us a lot about dealing with traffic congestion but there is one stumbling block.

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China’s older people risk curtailing the prosperity they created

China’s economic and family planning policies of the 1970s ushered in a ‘golden age’ of growth. But as China ages, keeping it golden will be a challenge.

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Three essentials to cashing in on population growth

The benefits of a growing demographic are not guaranteed. Governments need to ensure the right tools are in place as well.

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India’s social safety net offers lessons as food prices rocket up

India’s inflation problem is making hunger worse and attempts to fix inflation may just add to poverty.

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Mobile workers key to Pacific prosperity

Encouraging work abroad schemes could help Pacific Island nations to steer their way clear of crippling debt.

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The Pacific’s spiralling debt – and what governments can do about it

Rising debt and declining income seem to add up to an austere future for Pacific Island nations. But belt-tightening may make things worse.

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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 to end the deadly government debt spiral

How Sri Lanka sleepwalked over a debt cliff

Creditors, politicians and ‘morons’: who’s really caught in the government debt trap?

Why Singapore isn’t gridlocked

HOT take: this congestion-buster really works

Ants show the way to beating traffic jams

China’s older people risk curtailing the prosperity they created

Three essentials to cashing in on population growth

India’s social safety net offers lessons as food prices rocket up

Mobile workers key to Pacific prosperity

The Pacific’s spiralling debt – and what governments can do about it

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