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29 March 2023
Australia politics live: poverty rises in NSW; inflation pointer to RBA rates decision
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28 March 2023
Why smallholders stop engaging in forest activities: the role of in-migration in livelihood transitions in forested landscapes of southwestern Ethiopia
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Research ABSTRACT Forest decline and degradation are particularly high in the tropics and pose a risk to those who depend on forest resources. The in-migration of smallholders to forest frontiers can fuel transitions of livelihoods and land and resource use. However, the conditions under which in-migration contributes to such transitions remain poorly understood. With this
28 March 2023
African Films of UNESCO-Netflix Scheme To Stream
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By SWANPARIS, Mar 28 2023 (IPS) It’s a new direction for UNESCO, getting involved in movies, so to speak. The United Nations’ cultural agency and Netflix – the global streaming and production company – have partnered to “support” and “promote” Africa’s new generation of filmmakers, and the results will be revealed to the world from March
28 March 2023
Integrating public preferences with biophysical production possibilities: an application to ecosystem services from dam removal
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Research ABSTRACT Effective management of ecosystem services requires understanding the biophysical relationships governing the trade-offs, as well as stakeholder preferences for the trade-offs. However, useful tools to guide the complex decision-making process are often lacking. This study demonstrates an approach that combines biophysical and economic models to identify socially preferred solutions. We demonstrate in the
27 March 2023
Labor agrees to absolute cap on emissions to secure Greens backing for safeguard mechanism climate bill
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Adam Bandt says deal puts ‘significant hurdles’ in the way of new coal and gas but Chris Bowen insists it will not kill off new investment Follow our Australia news live blog for the latest updates Get our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast The Albanese government’s signature climate bill
27 March 2023
Yes, Lower The Retirement Ages!
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The median ages of populations are expected to continue rising over the coming decades. East Nanjing Road, Shanghai, China. Credit: Shutterstock. By Joseph ChamiePORTLAND, USA, Mar 27 2023 (IPS) Yes, lower the retirement ages! That is the key message that workers worldwide are conveying to their governments. Rather than increasing retirement ages as many governments
25 March 2023
‘Water unites us all’: UN chief makes plea for unity to stave off crisis – video
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The United Nations’ first meeting on water in nearly half a century drew towards a close on 24 March with hopes that it would spur political momentum and fears that too little is being done to tackle chronic water stress globally. There is no international binding agreement for water like the one reached for the
24 March 2023
Decision science as a framework for combining geomorphological and ecological modeling for the management of coastal systems
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Synthesis ABSTRACT The loss of ecosystem services due to climate change and coastal development is projected to have significant impacts on local economies and conservation of natural resources. Consequently, there has been an increase in coastal management activities such as living shorelines, oyster reef restoration, marsh restoration, beach and dune nourishment, and revegetation projects. Coastal
24 March 2023
Pressure from the Taliban has Contributed to Rise in Underage Marriages in Afghanistan
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The life of women has become extremely restricted in Afghanistan since the Taliban took over in August 2021. By AnonymousMar 24 2023 (IPS) Afghan girls have been denied the right to attend school and university since the Taliban took power in August 2021. But as if this was not tragic enough, many girls have also
22 March 2023
Decline of more than 500 species of marine life on Australian reefs ‘the tip of the iceberg’, study finds
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Increasing ocean temperatures present ‘existential threat’ with knock-on effects for ecosystems and commercial fisheries, researchers say Follow our Australia news live blog for the latest updates Get our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast More than 500 common species of fish, seaweed, coral and invertebrates that live on reefs around