Structural racism and classism could profoundly affect the existence of flora and fauna in our cities, according to a recent landmark publication in the academic journal Science.
Ecology
Aug 20, 2020
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Older women renters are struggling in an insecure and unaffordable rental housing market. A combination of high rents and low incomes leaves many living in substandard housing and unable to afford necessities like food and ...
Economics & Business
Aug 4, 2020
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Several months into the COVID-19 pandemic crisis, lower-income families are struggling to pay their energy bills. That's a big concern during extreme events like summer heat waves, which can be deadly—especially for elderly ...
Social Sciences
Jul 30, 2020
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When the Nobel Peace Prize was awarded to Bangladeshi economist Muhammad Yunus in 2006 for his concept of microfinance, it brought what began as a local policy experiment in the 1970s to global attention.
Economics & Business
Jul 21, 2020
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Melbourne is once again grappling with increasing COVID-19 rates. Ten suburbs in Melbourne have been designated COVID-19 outbreak hotspots: Broadmeadows, Keilor Downs, Maidstone, Albanvale, Sunshine West, Hallam, Brunswick ...
Economics & Business
Jun 29, 2020
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One-third of American families have lost income since the beginning of shutdown triggered by the coronavirus pandemic, with such losses striking families from all economic groups, according to a new nationally representative ...
Economics & Business
Jun 3, 2020
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COVID-19 and the related government-led lockdowns have resulted in widespread economic shock and job loss, in the UK and around the world. Governments, including in low and middle-income countries, have responded with economic ...
Economics & Business
May 13, 2020
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The coronavirus is deepening divides in the United States along income, race and gender lines—with lower-income women suffering the greatest losses.
Social Sciences
May 6, 2020
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Married couples argue with each other more about finances and other household matters as they cope with economic hardship from the global COVID-19 pandemic.
Social Sciences
May 5, 2020
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The National Cabinet announced a moratorium on evictions just over a week ago in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. As government ministers and commentators have tried to make clear, it's intended only to stop evictions—not ...
Economics & Business
Apr 8, 2020
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