Many of West Africa's largest cities continue to lag in their provision of piped water to residents. Filling the service gap are plastic water sachets, which have become an important source of drinking water for the region. ...
Environment
Jun 19, 2013
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As communities seek new ways to emerge from the recession, many may look to growing their population as a strategy. However, the belief that population growth will bring jobs and economic prosperity for local residents is ...
Economics & Business
Jul 19, 2012
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People with lower incomes value the institution of marriage just as much as those with higher incomes and have similar romantic standards for marriage, according to a new study published in the Journal of Marriage and Family. ...
Social Sciences
Jul 10, 2012
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Getting a tax refund from the federal government at the end of the year may not always be the best option for lower-income populations, according to the research from Harris School economist Damon Jones.
Economics & Business
May 9, 2011
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There is a significant opportunity to take advantage of the untapped market of "silver tourism," paving the way to not only grow the economy but also offer an ever-increasing aging population the opportunity to maintain quality ...
Social Sciences
Feb 27, 2024
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A safe supply of clean water is necessary for human survival—yet 2.2 billion people around the world lack access to this basic human right. A global crisis is looming on water security, which has been escalated by climate ...
Earth Sciences
May 23, 2023
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More than one-third of all people in the world live in cities, towns and villages on coasts. They rely on healthy oceans for many things, including food, income, a stable climate and ready connections to nature.
Environment
Dec 8, 2022
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The socioeconomic gap between Black Americans and non-Black Americans hasn't changed considerably in a half-century, fueling assertions that many social institutions disproportionately exclude Blacks and are structurally ...
Social Sciences
Aug 7, 2020
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The food and nutrient security of billions of people worldwide depend on fish being treated as a domestic public health asset instead of a commodity.
Ecology
Aug 5, 2020
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People who have higher incomes devote more attention to understanding the pension rules. The information published by the public authorities is designed for too narrow a target group.
Economics & Business
Mar 21, 2013
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