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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.

When make yourself at home doesn’t work for tourist towns

Short-term rentals have changed the way we holiday. While there are some benefits, it’s not all good.

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Axing negative gearing won’t have any effect on rentals

Negative gearing costs Australian taxpayers billions each year. Its defenders say abolishing it will cause a rental crisis. That’s not true.

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Three ways Pacific nations are adapting to climate change

Pacific Island countries are on the frontline of climate change and are leading the way on adaptation and resilience.

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Inequality is about more than just who has the money

Rising inequality in Australia needs a new understanding of how people live, not just economics.

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Young people want change so badly they might vote for anyone to get it

Young voters, angered by being left behind economically and politically, are voting for more extreme candidates in an attempt to be heard. What do they want?

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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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Water scarcity and the need for reusing wastewater

Making food safer and sustainable

Environmental carcinogens threaten our wellbeing

When make yourself at home doesn’t work for tourist towns

Axing negative gearing won’t have any effect on rentals

Three ways Pacific nations are adapting to climate change

Inequality is about more than just who has the money

Young people want change so badly they might vote for anyone to get it

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

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