Arrêter de financer le système global de mesure de l’océan met en danger nos capacités de prévisions météorologiques et d’anticipation – ce qui coûterait au final bien plus cher que ce système lui-même.
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Defunding marine monitoring networks could jeopardise efforts to avoid losing track of the world’s oceans and their precious ecosystems, which drive the blue economy.
The word ‘meekness’ might seem old-fashioned – and not a positive trait. But understanding its original meaning can identify an important virtue.
Airstrikes may disrupt militants, but Nigeria’s insecurity is rooted in a governance collapse that military force alone cannot fix.
In Minnesota, can constitutional protections withstand the actions of a federal government seemingly intent on aggressively violating the rule of law?
Comparisons of Trump to Hitler have become common. But some of Trump’s policies may more closely resemble those of Francisco Franco of Spain, says a Spanish scholar.
Thinking about what makes work worth doing and what you would do with your time if you weren’t spending it at work are useful questions to pose this and every year.
A philosopher and a psychologist break down the challenges of finding purposeful work that also pays well.
Their desire to pursue marriage abroad not only reveals their longing for a better life but also reveals the pervasive gender, age and class inequalities that continue to plague modern-day China.
An increase in anti-Asian hate incidents during the pandemic contributed to a rise in depression among Asian and Asian American college students, a study found.
Pour améliorer leurs performances financières mais aussi environnementales, c’est aussi aux entreprises qui achètent de prendre l’initiative.
Face aux exigences environnementales, les prestataires de services de transports, d’emballage et de stockage adoptent de nouvelles pratiques qui varient toutefois selon la taille de l’entreprise.
Mismanagement of funds appears to be the biggest challenge confronting the Niger Delta peacebuilding programme.
After the pandemic is over, grocery workers and nurses will still be essential. But will they be paid any better?
Pertemuan tahunan Forum Ekonomi Dunia (WEF) di Davos menempatkan risiko lingkungan sebagai paling genting, sementara CEO dunia melihat regulasi berlebihan sebagai ancaman terbesar mereka.
The World Economic Forum’s annual meeting in Davos put environmental risks at the top of its agenda, while the world’s CEOs see overregulation as their biggest threat.
The high-profile absence of several world leaders including Trump from the World Economic Forum has led some to suggest its influence is in decline. A philosopher who has seen Davos up close disagrees.
The National Park Service is moving wolves to Isle Royale in Lake Superior to replenish a small pack on the island. Wolves prey on moose, which are overgrazing the island. It doesn’t hurt that they are charismatic.
A business and humanities scholar advises the president to pack three novels and a children’s story for his long transatlantic flight to Switzerland aboard Air Force One.
La visite du pape François aux États-Unis est l’une des plus cruciales de son pontificat. En quelques années, le catholicisme américain a pris une place centrale au Vatican.
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Professor of Ethics and Business Law, University of St. Thomas
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Associate Professor, Mechanical Engineering, University of St. Thomas
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Professor of Communication and Journalism, University of St. Thomas
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Assistant Professor of Sociology, University of St. Thomas
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Associate professor, University of St. Thomas
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Professor of Psychology, University of St. Thomas
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Professeur en Management des Opérations et Supply Chain, University of St. Thomas
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Professor of Philosophy, University of St. Thomas
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Professor of History, University of St. Thomas