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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.

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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Best plans hit a snag on the way to saving Australia’s biggest river

Australia attempted a national management plan for its long-suffering Murray-Darling River. Over a decade later, what are the lessons for others?

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Conflicts loom if we don’t solve the global water crisis

Tensions around access to and management of water are heightening all over the world. Finding ways to de-escalate and innovate is a matter of life and death.

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China changes tack on water politics

Long a source of tension with its neighbours, China’s transboundary rivers are opening opportunities for regional cooperation.

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Rising sea levels could swamp sinking Shanghai

More than half the city will be under 1.2 metres of flood waters by the end of this century if action is not taken now.

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Why we should not reuse plastic water bottles

Whether microplastic particles cause long-term damage is uncertain but reducing our exposure to them will be wise.

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How much plastic are we ingesting?

Measuring microplastics in humans is challenging but researchers already have preliminary figures.

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Plastics in bowels a sign we need to change

To reduce the threat of microplastics in our bodies, we need to reduce the use of plastics in the environment.

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The microplastics time-bomb in our bodies

Scientists are warning against grave long-term consequences.

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Time is now for the next rights of nature phase

Half a century since it was conceived, rights of nature is a movement with momentum. The next test? Making its impact felt the world over.

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Reframing the law to recognise nature’s value

Viewing nature as a commodity has long been the norm but giving it legal rights may force a change of outlook across the world.

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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?

Climate change may worsen flooding in Mumbai and Chennai

Best plans hit a snag on the way to saving Australia’s biggest river

Conflicts loom if we don’t solve the global water crisis

China changes tack on water politics

Rising sea levels could swamp sinking Shanghai

Why we should not reuse plastic water bottles

How much plastic are we ingesting?

Plastics in bowels a sign we need to change

The microplastics time-bomb in our bodies

Time is now for the next rights of nature phase

Reframing the law to recognise nature’s value

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