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Are the Olympic Games still relevant?

As the world descends on Paris for the biggest show in sport, the question must be asked if the Olympic Games still hold the same

How schools are failing neurodivergent students

Neurodivergent children — those with autism, ADHD, dyslexia or other difference in brain functioning — face myriad issues at schools ill-equipped to help them.

What’s it like growing up and parenting in a digital world?

There’s a lot of fearmongering around children and their interactions with digital technology, but the truth is more nuanced.

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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Sports tech can keep our firefighters cool

Our sports heroes often use ice vests, slushies and misting fans to keep their cool during the heat of battle. Firefighters should have access to the same gear.

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Video: Has southeast Australia always burned so hot?

Both historical and scientific records show an increase in the number of fires since the mid-1800s.

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Adjusting to more frequent and severe fires

Fires are worse than ever. What can communities and governments do to cope with the increasing impacts?

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Nuclear-fuelled debate over Japan’s wastewater plan

Japan’s plan to release treated radioactive water from the crippled Fukushima reactor into the ocean has its supporters but is causing ripples in the Pacific.

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Are the Olympic Games still relevant?

How schools are failing neurodivergent students

What’s it like growing up and parenting in a digital world?

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?

Sports tech can keep our firefighters cool

Video: Has southeast Australia always burned so hot?

Adjusting to more frequent and severe fires

Nuclear-fuelled debate over Japan’s wastewater plan

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