As you huddle inside this winter—possibly as part of a pandemic lockdown—you might be noticing the "thermal performance" of your home. In other words, does your home maintain a comfortable temperature inside, despite ...
Social Sciences
Jul 21, 2021
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Ethnic minorities, the self-employed and low-income families in Britain suffered greater deprivation levels during the coronavirus pandemic despite "surprisingly positive" living standards figures, a report published on Thursday ...
Economics & Business
Jul 8, 2021
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When it comes to education, we cannot think about race, sex and class in isolation. When I was commissioned by the UK government to investigate how these issues affect academic achievement, I discovered how they all matter—and ...
Social Sciences
Jun 23, 2021
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Systemic inequalities mean that low-income households in London are more likely to be exposed to higher levels of indoor air pollution, according to a report by UCL researchers.
Social Sciences
May 7, 2021
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In recent decades, Spain has undergone rapid social changes in terms of gender equality, despite, as a result of the Franco dictatorship, starting from a more backward position than most European countries. This process is ...
Social Sciences
May 3, 2021
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Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, it was estimated that 85% of people living in Nairobi's informal settlements were food insecure. This means they could not afford to pay for sufficient quantities of food. Food insecurity was ...
Social Sciences
Apr 26, 2021
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The choice of where to live is a major economic and social decision and includes factors such as labor markets, schools, housing costs and access to amenities. In 2020, new research shows, a new factor made a prominent appearance: ...
Social Sciences
Apr 21, 2021
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One of the most comprehensive statistical analyses of drivers of food insecurity across 65 countries has concluded that household income consistently explains more discrepancy in food security than any other factor, including ...
Economics & Business
Apr 16, 2021
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Bright lights, big city.
Social Sciences
Mar 26, 2021
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Water scarcity in rural Alaska is not a new problem, but the situation is getting worse with climate change. Lasting solutions must encourage the use of alternative water supplies like rainwater catchment and gray water recycling. ...
Environment
Mar 25, 2021
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