You are what you eat.
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The world looks to the WHO for all health-related matters – but it is only part of the picture.
Demand is growing for statistical ecologists to research climate change. Rapidly growing mega-cities in Africa, like Lagos, face the highest risks.
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Some of the most in-demand ecologists in Africa are specialists in statistics. But this is currently a scarce skill combination in Africa.
We know London’s air is polluted – partly thanks to EU monitoring.
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There’s a near-consensus among relevant experts in academia, NGOs and parliament.
If you’re prone to snack when stressed, a pile of dirty dishes might put you over the edge.
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A new study highlights how the condition of your kitchen may affect unhealthy snacking.
The amount of environmental degradation in China is a large economic burden.
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Transparency and accountability will help the Chinese government to tackle environmental problems that are hindering its chances for economic growth.
Kneel young.
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Whenever we talk about refraining from things, it is bound up with piety and martyrdom. A different approach could help realign us with the planet.
Come Hell or High Water, Michael Pinsky, 2006.
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Artwork – from knitting birds and amateur science to listening to the trees – might empower us to remake climate science from below.
NIgerian President Muhammadu Buhari at the 70th session of the United Nations General Assembly.
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Sustainable development is one of the priorities of Nigeria’s new government. This is an opportunity to combat problems detrimental to the country’s economy and ecosystems.
The world in their hands. But were hopes for CSR over-inflated?
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How to make companies take seriously their responsibilities to the rest of us.
VW issues are a reflection of wider regulatory problems.
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If we even can’t secure reliable data on car emissions then environmental regulators throughout the world are in trouble.
Where do you live?
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Understanding genetics isn’t enough to solve our health problems – we need to look at where people live, too.
London’s sprouting: how plans for 230 new skyscrapers could affect the skyline.
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There was a time in the 1970s when the world of building design was taking psychological research findings seriously. It’s high time it started paying attention again.
If only we could all get this excited about tackling climate change.
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The UK should look to mainland Europe for greener music festivals.
The bird cage in Beijing: ready for its next close-up.
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People are increasingly expressing worries over the environmental impact of Olympic Games but for every London, there’s a Sochi – or another Beijing.
In cities like Nashville and Vancouver, home teardowns are on the rise.
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Home teardowns are often unnecessary and costly, in more ways than one.
National priorities can help focus our research efforts.
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The nine science and research priorities will help focus and coordinate our efforts, and aid government departments in supporting the future of Australian science.
Power of the pen: Obama signs executive order to reduce greenhouse gases from government.
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The EPA said it will regulate emissions from airplanes – the latest in a string of environmental and climate regulations Obama has used to bypass the Republican-led Congress.
Greens leader Natalie Bennett at the party’s manifesto launch.
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April 17, 2015
Simon McMahon , Coventry University ; Daniel Muijs , University of Southampton ; Hugh Compston , Cardiff University ; Ian Bailey , University of Plymouth ; John Fender , University of Birmingham ; Maria Goddard , University of York ; Simon Burgess , University of Bristol ; Sofia Vasilopoulou , University of York , and Stephen Weatherhead , Lancaster University
Our experts review the evidence behind the Green Party’s big ticket policies.
Offshore wind may provide the answers the Tories seek.
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The Conservatives will have to meet their climate targets somehow, whether by fracking or offshore wind.
Come on Australia. Celebrate World Sparrow Day!
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The humble sparrow represents a conduit to nature for many, and its wellbeing is connected to ours. That’s reason enough to celebrate World Sparrow Day.