Lived poverty rises in Africa for the first time in a decade
'Lived poverty' has increased in Africa for the first time in a decade, according to an international study led at the University of Strathclyde.
Economics & Business
Apr 1, 2020
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Oversight of fishing vessels lacking, new analysis shows
Policies regulating fishing in international waters do not sufficiently protect officials who monitor illegal fishing, the prohibited dumping of equipment, or human trafficking or other human rights abuses, finds a new analysis ...
Ecology
Feb 18, 2020
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TESSA: A practical tool to measure the impact of protecting biodiversity
Researchers, public officials and NGOs often ask, "Can we put a price on forests?". The question may sound absurd or even cynical, but as an expert in environmental-conservation practices, I believe that measuring biodiversity ...
Plants & Animals
Jan 15, 2020
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How to improve water quality in Europe
The EU Water Framework Directive (WFD) adopted in 2000 aims to protect Europe's water resources. By 2027, EU Member States are required to bring all water bodies into a "good ecological" and "good chemical state." There's ...
Environment
Dec 3, 2019
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Researchers explore how citizens can become agents of environmental change
If you like to walk in the woods, raft a river, dig in a garden or look at butterflies, you could become an agent of change.
Environment
Nov 14, 2019
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Method removes one of the main toxins in water used for bitumen extraction
New technology developed by engineers at the University of Alberta shows potential in cleaning and decontaminating process water from oilsands production.
Environment
Oct 29, 2019
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Putting the Water Framework Directive to the test
The European Water Framework Directive (WFD) is one of the most progressive regulatory frameworks for water management worldwide. Questioning its objectives and principles would seriously compromise the effective protection ...
Environment
Oct 29, 2019
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80% of household water goes to waste
As regional Australian towns face the prospect of running out of water, it's time to ask why Australia does not make better use of recycled wastewater.
Environment
Oct 25, 2019
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'Demon oil' on the defensive over climate change
At the dawn of an era scientists have dubbed the Anthropocene, driven by human impact on the planet, the energy industry's four-yearly gathering was forced onto the defensive on climate change.
Environment
Sep 13, 2019
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All on the table: Researchers call for a more comprehensive assessment of the global food system
While we are increasingly aware of the environmental costs and impacts of raising a handful of widely eaten, large-scale production foods such as cows and pigs, we have glaring blind spots when it comes to such effects of ...
Environment
Sep 12, 2019
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