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Websites failing to protect consumers from toxic plastic toysReport claims China’s massive e-commerce sites are boosting sales of unsafe products and failing to uphold safety standards. -
Changing culture in a changing climateA wave of climate consciousness has broken over the UK, and the arts have a part to play in shaping what comes next.
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As sea levels rise, can Singapore ratchet up the ambition of its climate targets?The low-lying island-state has opened a seed bank, boosted food security and is beefing up its drainage and infrastructure. But there’s more it can do to tackle the existential threat of climate change, experts say. -
Future or fantasy: Are floating cities the next stage of Singapore's urban development?Will this eco-friendly, self-sustaining floating island envisaged by a Japanese engineering firm provide more land for Singapore’s people, or remain mere fantasy?
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Child marriage is stunting development– Born of antiquated patriarchal traditions and sustained by ignorance, poverty, and socioeconomic inequality, child marriage remains widespread. Not only is that a gross violation of girls' human rights; it also rules out achieving several of the Sustainable Development Goals. -
Youth not wasted on the young who fight for climate justice– Alongside Greta Thunberg, who recently delivered a powerful address at the United Nations Climate Summit, a generation of young change makers are taking matters into their own hands and offering solutions to the climate crisis. -
A war of words fought over women's bodies– If governments are serious about universal health coverage, they must commit to building and funding comprehensive health-care systems that work for all people, including girls and women. The result will be a healthier, wealthier, and more equal world.
Lifestyle Videos
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Australian media outlet launches 'honest government ad' on climate change– We're screwed, claims a government parody ad, as politicians drag their heels on climate change. Taking a shot at the Australian government, the video exposes the absurdity of longstanding political inaction to address the climate crisis and puts out a not-so-subtle call for collective action.
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What you need to know about sustainable cooling and climate change– What makes cooling such a hot topic when it comes to climate change? This year's #Innovate4Climate summit will look at the problem and potential of sustainable cooling.
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What is it like being a woman working in palm oil?– In an industry dominated by men, what can a palm oil company do to ensure gender equality?
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More than a nature series, Netflix's Our Planet is a call to action– Narrated by renowned environmentalist David Attenborough, Netflix's latest documentary series is a stunning insight into the world of animals and an urgent plea to protect their fast disappearing habitats.
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Visit Changing Course 2019An exhibition captured in a series of photographic prints, a 360° video experience and Arctic Awakening -
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