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Gaza: A year of escalation

The Israel-Gaza conflict has spiralled out of control.

How much tourism is too much?

Tourism is projected to hit a record $US11 trillion in 2024, but unchecked growth raises concerns about overtourism and its impact on communities.

Washing away greenwashing

The deceptive practice undermines genuine efforts by industries and individuals to achieve the 2050 net zero target.

In the dragon’s lair, tourism faces a delicate balancing act

As visitor numbers to natural wonders around the world grow, authorities face a huge challenge balancing conservation with development.

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A virtual solution to a very real problem

Imagine experiencing the Louvre from your lounge. New digital tools such as AI and virtual reality can help cities better cope with influxes of visitors.

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How cities can avoid overtourism before it hits

The best solution is prevention and a sustainable tourism plan goes a long way in managing the expectations of people and protecting the environment.

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When make yourself at home doesn’t work for tourist towns

Short-term rentals have changed the way we holiday. While there are some benefits, it’s not all good.

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Everything you need to know about the Summit of the Future

Progress on the UN Sustainable Development Goals has stagnated. This month’s summit aims to forge a new global consensus on how to secure our future.

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This ‘new’ human right offers hope to climate activists

The right to a healthy environment is being used to challenge government policies on climate change, logging and mining. The global south is leading the way.

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Why the conversation about eco-anxiety needs some heat

Low awareness of the link between heat and eco-anxiety in Indonesia requires a more comprehensive strategy in the campaign.

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Farmer suicides may rise with climate change. Are we prepared?

Droughts, fires and floods can wreak havoc on farmers’ mental health. With extreme weather set to intensify, farmer suicide prevention efforts are crucial.

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What decarbonising palm oil could look like

Technologies and practices exist to help the palm oil industry decarbonise but barriers to their adoption need to be overcome.

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Dry hard: the challenge of storing Mekong rain

While rainfall is important, how it is collected, stored and distributed is crucial to dealing with the region’s increasingly drier spells.

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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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Gaza: A year of escalation

How much tourism is too much?

Washing away greenwashing

In the dragon’s lair, tourism faces a delicate balancing act

How cities can avoid overtourism before it hits

When make yourself at home doesn’t work for tourist towns

Everything you need to know about the Summit of the Future

This ‘new’ human right offers hope to climate activists

Farmer suicides may rise with climate change. Are we prepared?

What decarbonising palm oil could look like

Dry hard: the challenge of storing Mekong rain

Sand mining worsens Mekong’s saltwater problem

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