How coronavirus could make a bad wildfire season even worse
In the summer of 2003, I had a first-hand look at a fire season that was unlike any that had occurred before.
Environment
Apr 23, 2020
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UN to deliver diagnosis, prescription for climate crisis
The United Nations was poised to release a capstone report Monday distilling nearly a decade of published science on the impacts and trajectory of global warming, and the tools available to prevent climate catastrophe.
Environment
Mar 20, 2023
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Why large forest fires may not be a big threat to some endangered animals
A new study in The Condor: Ornithological Applications shows that certain endangered owls may continue to persist and even flourish after large forest fires.
Ecology
Jan 29, 2019
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Europe counts cost of heatwave as French fires come under control
Europe counted the cost of a record heatwave on Wednesday as French firefighters brought twin blazes near Bordeaux under control and climate change protesters pointed to the sizzling weather as a wake up call for the continent.
Environment
Jul 20, 2022
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Why are the oldest people the most excluded?
People over the age of 85 are significantly more likely to suffer social exclusion than those in the 65 to 84-year-old bracket, according to new research.
Social Sciences
Jan 4, 2017
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Germany decriminalized cannabis: Why the UK should consider doing the same
The German government has approved new legislation that decriminalizes cannabis.
Social Sciences
Apr 9, 2024
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Equality and fairness: Vaccines against this pandemic of mistrust
The COVID crisis has laid bare a crisis of trust.
Social Sciences
Aug 3, 2021
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England behind other countries in maths performance of disadvantaged pupils
Maths performance of disadvantaged pupils in England ranks in the lower half of developed countries, new analysis by UCL Institute of Education and the Education Policy Institute (EPI) reveals.
Social Sciences
Apr 20, 2018
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We've committed to protect 30% of Australia's land by 2030. Here's how we could actually do it
In the mid 1990s, only 7% of Australia's land was protected for conservation. Now, it's more than tripled to 22%.
Environment
Nov 27, 2023
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Call for arts to keep up with Asia
A James Cook University researcher says Australia lacks a proper strategy for developing the arts sector, as Asian nations pour money into developing their cultural power.
Social Sciences
Sep 5, 2017
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