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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.

Singapore’s race to self-sufficiency in Malaysia water stoush

Building tensions between Singapore and Malaysia over its water agreement are setting the two on a collision course over scarcity and sustainability.

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Think global and act local to avoid a Day Zero

South Africa dodged a water disaster in 2018, providing lessons for cities facing similar crises. But copying everything from Cape Town would be a mistake.

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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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AI and the gig economy deliver an opportunity

Developing nations have a real opportunity to cash in on knowledge-based work which allows flexibility.

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The four-day week looks here to stay

A shorter week reflects a flexible and results-oriented culture, where employees are judged on the quality of work rather than how long they are in the office.

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How automation will shape future of work in India

Automation could reproduce informal and precarious work rather than transform existing trends.

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Working out how work now works

People’s connection to labour is facing big changes and big questions.

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On islands swallowed by water, there is nowhere else to go

Poor and lower-caste women shoulder the worst impacts of climate change in the Sundarbans. The area also highlights key lessons on building climate resilience.

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Vaccine hesitancy rising as climate-related disease spreads

COVID increased vaccine hesitancy. With immunisation crucial to protect against the impacts of climate change, the test is how to restore vaccine confidence.

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Australia has no plan for climate change adaptation. Why?

Reducing emissions is only part of the story. We must also plan for adapting to the impacts of climate change.

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Poor countries can’t afford to climate-proof – but can’t afford not to

Preparing to cope with the worst impacts of climate change is essential. But those who most need to build climate resilience can’t afford to invest in it.

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Climate change is killing us — in more ways than one

Many elections, many consequences

Time to defend science under attack

Singapore’s race to self-sufficiency in Malaysia water stoush

Think global and act local to avoid a Day Zero

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

AI and the gig economy deliver an opportunity

The four-day week looks here to stay

How automation will shape future of work in India

Working out how work now works

On islands swallowed by water, there is nowhere else to go

Vaccine hesitancy rising as climate-related disease spreads

Australia has no plan for climate change adaptation. Why?

Poor countries can’t afford to climate-proof – but can’t afford not to

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