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Tackling the hottest topic in a sunburnt land

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How planning could limit extreme weather disasters

Better planning for extreme weather in a changing climate means learning from Australia’s past mistakes and taking a tougher line on managing development.

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Sea level rise a clear threat to Malaysia

It is imperative that adaptation measures are implemented now to safeguard against future extreme climate events.

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Dry hard: the challenge of storing Mekong rain

While rainfall is important, how it is collected, stored and distributed is crucial to dealing with the region’s increasingly drier spells.

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Sand mining worsens Mekong’s saltwater problem

The rampant activity reduces freshwater supply in turn affecting crop output, drinking water and the general ecosystem.

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Mekong drought increases risk of human trafficking

For some, leaving the Mekong Delta to find a livelihood is the only option despite the risk of being trafficked into forced labour.

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The Mekong is drying up. What now?

Climate change and increased human activity are putting one of Asia’s most important river systems under duress. It will require a sustained and coordinated effort to fix things.

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How India’s COVID lockdowns impacted menstrual health

Limited access to period products during India’s COVID lockdowns highlighted how far public health initiatives have to go when it comes to menstruation.

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Think bushfires don’t discriminate? They do, and this is who suffers most

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Build better homes; survive worsening fires

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How can we better live with fire?

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In the era of AI-generated news, readers value trust over customised content

Governments are hiding data, threatening democracy. Here’s how it affects you

AI and the news: How it helps, fails, and why that matters

Tackling the hottest topic in a sunburnt land

How planning could limit extreme weather disasters

Sea level rise a clear threat to Malaysia

Dry hard: the challenge of storing Mekong rain

Sand mining worsens Mekong’s saltwater problem

Mekong drought increases risk of human trafficking

The Mekong is drying up. What now?

How India’s COVID lockdowns impacted menstrual health

Think bushfires don’t discriminate? They do, and this is who suffers most

Build better homes; survive worsening fires

How can we better live with fire?

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