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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 nuclear debate powers ahead

Navigating expanded nuclear power generation will require stronger and better safeguards while making sensible use of new technologies.

Chart: Australia’s fire danger days are increasing

See how the fire season has changed in your part of Australia.

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Tapping into water solutions to close development gap

Despite the best intentions, talk from the top hasn’t sufficiently trickled down to widespread actions. A water initiative is trying to help change that.

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India’s cities mission a smart earner for private firms

India’s rapid development needs help, but are the consultants value for money or just cashing in on another big project?

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Long after the tsunami destroyed lives, the waves are still felt

Nearly two decades after the 2004 tsunami devastated the Indian state of Tamil Nadu, trauma from the disaster remains.

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Why building more won’t make houses affordable

Governments around the world are searching for how to fix housing affordability, but the solutions will have to be local and community based.

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How to help the young buy a home

Cashed-up parents and governments hold the key to helping a generation of Australians buy a home.

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Playing by the rules could help the housing crisis

A hard-to-see difference in building planning systems is making the business of creating houses a riskier, more expensive gambit in countries like Britain.

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Airbnb has driven up rents in India

The rise in short-term rentals has put pressure on rentals in India to such a degree, it might be time for authorities to step in.

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What can be done about the homes crisis

The world faces a squeeze on affordable housing.

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How Jakarta has dug itself into a hole

Deep groundwater extraction wells are built by the business elites for commercial value. Better transparency will help manage them more sustainably.

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If we’re smart about water, we can stop our cities sinking

As more cities sink, rethinking how we use groundwater can ease pressure on precious aquifers.

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Time to defend science under attack

Your quick guide to the Solomon Islands elections

The nuclear debate powers ahead

Chart: Australia’s fire danger days are increasing

Tapping into water solutions to close development gap

India’s cities mission a smart earner for private firms

Long after the tsunami destroyed lives, the waves are still felt

Why building more won’t make houses affordable

How to help the young buy a home

Playing by the rules could help the housing crisis

Airbnb has driven up rents in India

What can be done about the homes crisis

How Jakarta has dug itself into a hole

If we’re smart about water, we can stop our cities sinking

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