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Another year, another record number of refugees

World Refugee Day comes as global displacement reaches a new high.

Is our biodiversity in good shape?

Biodiversity loss, often overshadowed by the immediate threats of climate change, poses a massive threat to humans.

How to eat food that’s healthy, sustainable and affordable

Sustainable eating involves eating food that’s good for you, good for the planet and good for your community.

Conservation law takes a step forward in Indonesia

Strong legislation backed by science and technology could help protect Indonesia’s wildlife.

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Obsolete law is costing Indonesian wildlife

As long as the law does not recognise it as transnational organised crime, the illegal trade of wildlife will continue to flourish in Indonesia.

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US endangered species law too little, too late

Nearly 50 years since its introduction, the US’ Endangered Species Act is plagued by decades-old criticisms that hinder its ability to help.

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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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We ingest plastics every minute of the day

There is no escape from them as they are in the air we breathe and in the everyday products we use.

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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 plastics and fish dilemma: to eat or not to eat

More Indonesians are eating fish as part of their regular diet but microplastics do make it risky. There are ways to mitigate that risk.

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The microplastics time-bomb in our bodies

Scientists are warning against grave long-term consequences.

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The mysterious danger of microplastics

There’s a lot to learn about the health effects of microplastics, but as humans consume more of it there is intensifying urgency to uncover the full picture.

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Chart: Heat stress claims rising

Data from Safe Work Australia shows the median compensation for a heat stress claim has risen over the last 20 years even after accounting for inflation.

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Another year, another record number of refugees

Is our biodiversity in good shape?

How to eat food that’s healthy, sustainable and affordable

Conservation law takes a step forward in Indonesia

Obsolete law is costing Indonesian wildlife

US endangered species law too little, too late

Why we should not reuse plastic water bottles

We ingest plastics every minute of the day

How much plastic are we ingesting?

Plastics in bowels a sign we need to change

The plastics and fish dilemma: to eat or not to eat

The microplastics time-bomb in our bodies

The mysterious danger of microplastics

Chart: Heat stress claims rising

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