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From plogging to veganism: Is sustainability the new normal for consumers?As eco-consciousness goes mainstream in some countries, consumers don't just expect brands to be sustainable, they expect them to be 'regenerative', a new report has found. But does this ring true in Asia? -
UK food giants from Tesco to Nestle aim to halve waste by 2030Food waste is increasingly viewed as unethical in a world of rising hunger, as well as environmentally destructive.
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Oxford University offers boost for businesses that put people before profitThe world-leading British university is seeking to maximise the impact of its academic research on the world. -
The treasure hidden in our gadgetsRecovering metals from old electronics could save money and the environment.
Opinion
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Why we're hunting for treasure—in old landfill sites– Each year more than 300 tonnes of processed gold are dumped in landfills. What if we could mine landfills for gold and other precious metals, ask researchers from Keele University. -
Kerala’s monsoon: Lessons from recent floods in India– India's worst flood in recent times is a clear warning about the dangers of rampant and thoughtless human development, writes Azim Premji University's Harini Nagendra. How are communities overcoming mistakes made in development and preparing for a future of extreme weather? -
Wealthy countries can no longer pretend that climate change won’t affect them– With the deadly human cost of climate change now staring world leaders in the face, could we finally be reaching a tipping point?
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Want to save the planet? Move to Wales– What can you do to help quell the devastating impacts of climate change? Start life on a greener path in the countryside.
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As climate risks surge, flood barriers rise in Britain– The risks of tidal flooding are worsening across much of Britain—and that is leading to more protective barriers being put in place.
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From boxing Barbie to 'suffragette' flashmob—world to mark International Women's Day
Policy & Finance
From boxing Barbie to 'suffragette' flashmob—world to mark International Women's Day
– A study released on Wednesday shows women in every country still do far more unpaid work, like childcare and chores, than men. -
Highlights: Day one at the 1.5C conference on climate change in Oxford– More than 200 climate science and policy researchers, economists and social scientists have descended this week on Keble College in Oxford for a two-day conference entitled “1.5 degrees: Meeting the challenges of the Paris Agreement.”
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