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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.

More women entrepreneurs mean less global poverty

Entrepreneurship is an engine of economic growth but it can only move into top gear when there are more women.

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Empowering women to reduce poverty

Zero-global poverty cannot be achieved if women’s empowerment is not prioritised.

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Disaster proofing healthcare key to flood resilience

Building back smarter from floods is about more than infrastructure. As Australia is finding out, improvements to healthcare are key to the solution.

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Flood warnings that don’t break the banks

Affordable and accurate, flood warnings have advanced to be a great tool to prevent disaster. But that’s proving to be only half the battle.

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Flood ready

As floods rise in ferocity, states face big decisions to safeguard the future of their land and their people.

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Conflicts in a river’s revival reveals a way out

After decades of decline, a formerly pristine river with high ecological value in Hong Kong is on the path to revitalisation.

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There’s no such thing as a climate refugee

Billions of people are likely to be displaced by climate change. But calling them ‘climate refugees’ oversimplifies the complex reasons people flee their homes.

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Malaysia says no to single-use plastic

Malaysia wants to get rid of single-use plastic by 2030. Bioplastics may help it get there.

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Citizen action to stem microplastic pollution

For producers of microplastic ‘nurdle’ pellets, the price of packaging is often more than the cost of letting it spill into the ocean.

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Measuring the real cost of sand mining in the Mekong

Sand mining in the Mekong is happening far more than officially reported — meaning the damage is far worse. More sustainable options are available.

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The world is making the Mekong its dump

Mounting marine pollution is choking the world’s oceans and rivers, especially in Southeast Asia — and it’ll only get worse unless something changes.

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Climate change is killing us — in more ways than one

Many elections, many consequences

Time to defend science under attack

More women entrepreneurs mean less global poverty

Empowering women to reduce poverty

Disaster proofing healthcare key to flood resilience

Flood warnings that don’t break the banks

Flood ready

Conflicts in a river’s revival reveals a way out

There’s no such thing as a climate refugee

Malaysia says no to single-use plastic

Citizen action to stem microplastic pollution

Measuring the real cost of sand mining in the Mekong

The world is making the Mekong its dump

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