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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.

Can Australia repair its standing in the Pacific?

Long a regional laggard on climate action, Australia must convince Pacific leaders it’s serious about moving away from fossil fuels.

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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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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 unplanned development, unusual rain ended in disaster

The Kerala landslide underscores the importance of preserving human lives in the Western Ghats region amid the challenges of climate change.

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Women, elderly, disabled bear the brunt of climate change

A more nuanced approach to policy and applying them could go a long way to helping Indonesia’s most vulnerable cope with the effects of climate change.

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An inclusive path to dealing with climate disaster

Inclusive climate actions must involve people with disabilities in planning, implementation, and evaluation processes to ensure their voices are heard.

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Climate change may worsen flooding in Mumbai and Chennai

For all flood-prone cities of India, there is an urgent need to develop flood inundation maps.

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Another year, another record number of refugees

World Refugee Day comes as global displacement reaches a new high.

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How to even-up the climate change playing field

As climate change grows increasingly deadly, every country needs to build climate resilience. But that can be costly — and poor countries can’t cover the bill.

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Maps: Suburbs most at risk of bushfires

Australia’s bushfire season is upon us. 360info has collated data from every state and territory which shows the fire risk to every suburb in every region.

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How can we better live with fire?

Bushfires may be worsening, but we aren’t powerless to reduce their impacts. Everything from our homes to our words can play a role.

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Water scarcity and the need for reusing wastewater

Making food safer and sustainable

Environmental carcinogens threaten our wellbeing

Can Australia repair its standing in the Pacific?

Sand mining worsens Mekong’s saltwater problem

The Mekong is drying up. What now?

How unplanned development, unusual rain ended in disaster

Women, elderly, disabled bear the brunt of climate change

An inclusive path to dealing with climate disaster

Climate change may worsen flooding in Mumbai and Chennai

Another year, another record number of refugees

How to even-up the climate change playing field

Maps: Suburbs most at risk of bushfires

How can we better live with fire?

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