Biases against Black-sounding first names can lead to discrimination in hiring
Because names are among the first things you learn about someone, they can influence first impressions.
Because names are among the first things you learn about someone, they can influence first impressions.
Social Sciences
Sep 22, 2023
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At the half-time point of the 2030 Agenda, the science is clear—the planet is far off track from meeting its climate goals. This undermines global efforts to tackle hunger, poverty and ill-health, improve access to clean ...
Environment
Sep 14, 2023
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An independent group of scientists appointed by the United Nations' Secretary General, including from the University of Sydney, write in Nature that scientists and policymakers must urgently join forces to overcome obstacles ...
Environment
Sep 14, 2023
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The current U.S. Supreme Court may be the newsiest set of judges in the history of the judicial branch. From striking down Roe v. Wade and ending affirmative action, to ruling on President Biden's program to cancel student ...
Social Sciences
Sep 12, 2023
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A world facing catastrophic climate change is perilously off course in meeting goals for slashing carbon pollution and boosting finance for the developing world, according to the UN's first official progress report out Friday.
Environment
Sep 8, 2023
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New research from Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington shows warming waters are putting kelp forests in danger.
Plants & Animals
Sep 8, 2023
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A study by EPFL researchers found that Greta Thunberg's Fridays for Future climate strikes have influenced the environmental behavior of Swiss residents.
Environment
Sep 8, 2023
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Last month, a significant victory for climate change was won behind closed doors. In 2020, Katta O'Donnell, then a 23-year-old university student in Melbourne, launched a world-leading class action lawsuit against the Commonwealth ...
Environment
Sep 7, 2023
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New research on ScienceDirect sheds light on cities' key role in combating climate change and aligning local energy plans with national strategies.
Environment
Aug 31, 2023
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The world's technologically advanced countries have called for the adoption of a "green growth" model of economic development in international climate negotiations. But advocacy alone will not motivate countries to protect ...
Environment
Aug 30, 2023
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