Worker rights are one of the least protected human rights, new research reveals
Worker rights are among the least protected human rights in the world, according to new research from faculty at Binghamton University, State University of New York.
Worker rights are among the least protected human rights in the world, according to new research from faculty at Binghamton University, State University of New York.
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Market-based approaches to forest conservation like carbon offsets and deforestation-free certification schemes have largely failed to protect trees or alleviate poverty, according to a major scientific review published on ...
Environment
May 6, 2024
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Platforms that offer rides to passengers, such as Uber and DiDi, thrive on socio-economic inequality. By modeling the behavior of passengers and self-employed drivers, researchers of TU Delft simulated the market for ridesourcing ...
Social Sciences
Apr 26, 2024
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Female employees with access to family leave policies bear the brunt of economic downturns, according to a new study.
Social Sciences
Apr 24, 2024
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A country's economic prosperity is linked with improved well-being in its residents, according to a study published in PLOS ONE by Feng Huang from the Chinese Academy of Sciences, and colleagues.
Social Sciences
Apr 10, 2024
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An international team of scientists has published a study in PNAS Nexus, emphasizing the urgent need to align political will, economic resources, and societal values to ensure a more sustainable and equitable world. Led by ...
Earth Sciences
Apr 2, 2024
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One in 50 people living in two dozen coastal cities in the United States could experience significant flooding by 2050, according to Virginia Tech-led research.
Earth Sciences
Mar 6, 2024
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The gender gap in patent applications is a well-documented phenomenon. While women make up nearly half of the workforce in the United States, they account for only a fraction of patent applications and patents granted.
Social Sciences
Mar 4, 2024
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Inequality among people has become an increasingly salient issue globally, with data indicating a rise in inequality levels across many countries in recent years. This, in turn, has generated concerns both from the perspective ...
Social Sciences
Feb 26, 2024
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The world's wealthiest five men have more than doubled their fortune since 2020, the charity Oxfam said on Monday, calling on nations to resist the ultra-rich's influence over tax policy.
Economics & Business
Jan 15, 2024
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