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Climate change is killing us — in more ways than one

We’ve all heard about climate change’s effect on our planet, but what about its catastrophic impact on human health?

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.

How the hottest year unfolded

The signs 2023 would be a record breaker were there from the start. 360info has the statistics.

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Climate solutions are already in our nature

From natural seawalls to mangroves, countries are starting to combat climate change with nature-based solutions. COP28 might drive more of these efforts.

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Climate change’s dangerous new fires

Climate change is creating a new kind of dangerous wildfire. It will take all our tools to keep communities safe.

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Rights of nature

The idea that nature — forests, rivers, mountains — could have rights, in the same way that human rights, or corporate rights exist has been building momentum.

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Giving rights to nature will not stop environmental damage

Giving legal rights to rivers and trees is touted as a potential solution to environmental damage. But history suggests its effect will be minor.

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What is the ‘nature’ in the rights of nature?

Some experts are proposing that nature has rights, like human rights. But to do that, we first have to define what ‘nature’ really is.

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What does rights of nature mean for development?

If a river has rights, does that mean farmers can no longer use the water to grow their crops?

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The law of the river

Granting ‘rights’ to rivers and forests has been embraced by environmentalists. But to understand its effectiveness, we must first look closely at the law.

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Cities can be safe havens for endangered plants and animals

Creating better connections between humans and nature is the first step to bringing back animals into our cities.

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Greening the city to prevent mental illness

Trees, grass and greenery lower the risk of mental health problems. It’s a lesson city planners need to learn.

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Rethinking prisons for the people they house

Maggie’s are health centres designed to be beautiful and healing. Prisons could learn something from their design principles.

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Climate change is killing us — in more ways than one

Many elections, many consequences

Time to defend science under attack

How the hottest year unfolded

Climate solutions are already in our nature

Climate change’s dangerous new fires

Rights of nature

Giving rights to nature will not stop environmental damage

What is the ‘nature’ in the rights of nature?

What does rights of nature mean for development?

The law of the river

Cities can be safe havens for endangered plants and animals

Greening the city to prevent mental illness

Rethinking prisons for the people they house

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