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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.

Your quick guide to the Solomon Islands elections

Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare could retain power on April 17, but who stands in his way of making history?

The climate crisis is crushing Australian festivals

Following a devastating week of extreme weather forcing the cancellation of Pitch, Australia’s decimated live entertainment scene recalibrates.

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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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What the Asia-Pacific needs to leap forward on climate action

To break their ‘two steps forward, one step back’ routine on climate action, the Asia-Pacific needs to start delivering on ambitious emissions targets.

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Southeast Asia braces for more droughts and haze

The dry weather could result in prolonged droughts and haze affecting millions across the region as it did in 2015.

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Debunking deep sea mining myths

While the hype around deep sea mining is real, there may be unintended consequences that will come with it.

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Mining the sea means mining public support too

Gaining social legitimacy of deep sea mining should consider who makes the decisions and how.

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Seabed mining could sink the fishing industry

If unchecked, deep sea mining could impact fish stocks and Pacific Island communities along with it.

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Treaty to protect high seas too late to stop mining

Deep sea mining is about to get the green light and companies itching to exploit it have a head start on authorities.

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What cost for riches from the ocean floor?

The regulatory body for deep sea mining is under pressure to accept mining applications, but what are the risks?

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Why we should not reuse plastic water bottles

Whether microplastic particles cause long-term damage is uncertain but reducing our exposure to them will be wise.

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We ingest plastics every minute of the day

There is no escape from them as they are in the air we breathe and in the everyday products we use.

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Many elections, many consequences

Time to defend science under attack

Your quick guide to the Solomon Islands elections

The climate crisis is crushing Australian festivals

How useful is the air quality index?

What the Asia-Pacific needs to leap forward on climate action

Southeast Asia braces for more droughts and haze

Debunking deep sea mining myths

Mining the sea means mining public support too

Seabed mining could sink the fishing industry

Treaty to protect high seas too late to stop mining

What cost for riches from the ocean floor?

Why we should not reuse plastic water bottles

We ingest plastics every minute of the day

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