When a fake charity is uncovered, headlines abound with details of the fraud, while donors are eager to make sure they weren’t one of the victims of the scheme.
Lobster fishing uses a lot of rope, and whales can die after becoming entangled in it.
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To fish the oceans sustainably, nations must reduce bycatch, or accidental catches. But fishermen often resist changing gear or techniques that kill nontargeted species.
Used cars are popular all over Africa.
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The US government regulates many industries, but social media companies don’t neatly fit existing regulatory templates. Systems that deliver energy may be the closest analog.
We often trust corporate logos and symbols without necessarily understanding the legal statutes that govern them.
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As California goes on regulating air pollution, other states often follow – including the Golden State’s ambitious goals for cleaning up emissions from trucking.
Activists hold placards as they call for the decriminalisation of prostitution.
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Unless action is taken, the UK will be unable to supply its own water needs in the future – we should look to water-scarce regions such as California for inspiration.
Wetlands like this one in California’s Morro Bay Estuary shelter fish, animals and plants and help control flooding.
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Despite being a major contributor of global carbon emissions, concrete remains a popular construction material. Research suggests this needs to change.
South Africa is likely to see more renewably sourced energy come onto the grid more quickly.
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Distinguished Professor of Practice, Trachtenberg School of Public Policy & Public Administration, and Director of the Regulatory Studies Center, George Washington University