No more material world? A seismic shift in post-pandemic consumerism
The pandemic has changed many aspects of our lives. Not least is how we decide what to buy and the social responsibility we expect from companies.
The pandemic has changed many aspects of our lives. Not least is how we decide what to buy and the social responsibility we expect from companies.
Economics & Business
Jan 06, 2021
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On a fateful April night ten years ago, the Deepwater Horizon oil rig exploded—taking the lives of 11 crew members and triggering the largest marine oil spill in history. Nearly five million barrels of oil spilled into ...
Economics & Business
Dec 01, 2020
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For decades, scientists have predicted that a deadly pandemic would sweep the globe—but what they didn't expect was that basic public health measures such as mask wearing and social distancing would become political flashpoints, ...
Social Sciences
Nov 02, 2020
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Appeals seeking donations to help fight hunger during the COVID-19 pandemic were more successful when the typeface in which the appeal was written mirrored the tone of the donation request, a new study has found.
Economics & Business
Oct 06, 2020
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Growing demand for metals necessary for the transition to a low carbon future will lead to more mining in high-risk areas, according to University of Queensland research.
Environment
Sep 28, 2020
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Pale, male and stale—it's certainly stereotypical, but it's a saying that still holds water when it comes to Australian boards, according to new research from the University of South Australia.
Economics & Business
Sep 23, 2020
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As movements calling for racial justice have grown throughout the country in recent weeks, many businesses have increased visibility of their diversity initiatives. But few companies ever report on the results of these initiatives, ...
Economics & Business
Sep 03, 2020
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You live in a crowded underground city with everyone you know. A relative comes home, and you can tell that they've been exposed to something that could get you all sick. Unchecked, a disease could wipe out your whole civilization. ...
Plants & Animals
Aug 19, 2020
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Working adults across Europe with poor work-life balance are more likely to report poor general health, according to a study published in the open access journal BMC Public Health.
Social Sciences
Jul 16, 2020
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Confronting a white person who makes a racist or sexist statement can make them reflect on their words and avoid making biased statements about race or gender in the future, Rutgers researchers find.
Social Sciences
Jun 25, 2020
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