Metro areas in the United States have become increasingly unaffordable to residents, especially Black and Latino Americans, finds a new report from the USC Dornsife Equity Research Institute (ERI), published by the National ...
Economics & Business
Jun 17, 2022
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A new study shows that seagrass fisheries provide a reliable safety net for the poor, since fishermen perceive those habitats to maintain large fish catches over time. Surprisingly, even more so than coral reef fisheries, ...
Ecology
Jun 15, 2022
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A new report explores how East and South-East London neighborhoods have changed since the millennium, and how these parts of the capital may look by 2040. Queen Mary and Center for London conducted stakeholder interviews ...
Social Sciences
Jun 2, 2022
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What psychological factors make us act green? Classic scientific models identified the psychological predictors of pro-environment behavior, like our attitudes and personal norms. A new study now questions the link between ...
Social Sciences
May 30, 2022
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Two years into the pandemic, 72% of Detroit residents say their financial situation has stabilized or improved compared to a year ago, and there's evidence that stimulus checks and the expanded Child Tax Credit played a role ...
Economics & Business
May 16, 2022
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Despite successes in reducing poverty globally in the last two decades, almost one billion people are still living without access to reliable and affordable electricity, which in turn negatively affects health and welfare, ...
Economics & Business
May 5, 2022
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While paying more for food and gas, low-income Americans may be squeezed by another rising cost, Cornell research suggests: tap water at home.
Economics & Business
Apr 27, 2022
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Changing dietary patterns in the U.S. are leading to lower emissions of food-related, climate-warming gases, according to a new research study, and half of the reduction can be attributed to eating less beef.
Environment
Apr 25, 2022
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Among transportation experts, congestion pricing is the gold standard policy for managing traffic on freeways and highways. The strategy involves charging drivers tolls to use a road, and charging more during the busiest ...
Economics & Business
Apr 21, 2022
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Philadelphia is the poorest large city in the United States. It's also unusual in having a high proportion of homeowners compared to renters. Taken together, this means that poorer homeowners may lack the funds to maintain ...
Environment
Apr 13, 2022
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