Political tribalism has severely hampered genuine action on climate change and developing more environmentally just practices and standards.
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Dealing with climate change requires us to address not just our carbon emissions but also the disconnection with ourselves and our planet which fuels ecological destruction.
Communal meals are a social glue that binds people together.
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Resettled families did not receive adequate compensation for property left behind and were rarely provided with sufficient funds to build new lives.
Theodor Heuss, leader of the Free Democratic Party faction for Baden-Wuerttemberg addresses the parliamentary council in Bonn in 1949.
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The second world war showed that dignity had to be enshrined in law. Defining it in order to do so is no easy task.
Beyond the danger to human life and economies, wildfires also present considerable danger to communities and the mental well-being of survivors.
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To effectively address climate hazards like wildfire, we must consider the diverse experiences of people, account for longstanding institutions and create processes that empower local people.
Loneliness increases the risk of chronic disease and mental health challenges.
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People’s sense of belonging is fostered in everyday social practices and in the spaces they claim for themselves. Our elders need be acknowledged, respected and accepted.
Neighborhood groups in Staten Island, N.Y., encouraged buyouts after Superstorm Sandy in 2012.
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FEMA runs the largest managed retreat program in the country, Two disaster response experts looked at the demographics of who gets those buyouts and where they go.
The Windrush arrives at Tilbury docks on 22 June 1948.
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The Windrush generation has a long and storied history encompassing empire, war, migration, multiculturalism, racism and scandal – a history that has transformed British society and culture.
Some trans people find gender euphoria in being mothers and being with family.
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Trans motherhood showcases the unique joys of being transgender, be it through developing a deeper connection with one’s own child or caring for others in one’s community.
Befriending other Black queer students can build a sense of safety and connection.
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Ramadan is a time for prayer, charity and kindness to others. Having it celebrated in such a public way is empowering for Muslim communities across the country and beyond.
Around 400 local children have been involved in this archaeological project in Cardiff, Wales.
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Since 2011, professional and amateur archaeologists in Cardiff have been unearthing prehistoric artefacts. But last summer, they began to discover something even more extraordinary.
Established practices of Ghanaian farmers have been affected by climate change.
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Rising business costs and shifts in the market accelerated by the COVID-19 pandemic are posing challenges for small retailers along Main Street business areas.
Participants in the Indigenous Peoples Of the Americas Parade in New York City, Oct. 15, 2022.
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Reliance on the support of others after an accident showed philosopher David Newheiser the power of solidarity. We need a similar sense of communal connection in our approach to COVID, he writes.