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Social inclusion gives slum dwellers a voice to advocate for their rights and interests, leading to more inclusive and equitable policies and practices.
Wild turkeys were overhunted across the US through the early 1900s, but made a strong comeback. Now, though, numbers are declining again. Two ecologists parse the evidence and offer an explanation.
Hoarding can start in childhood with no trigger, or later in life after life events such as relationship changes.
Girls bear the brunt of the climate crisis. It’s time we bring them to the centre of international climate policy.
Not all types of ground are the same and understanding how varied ground types react to environmental stresses is key to achieving true sustainability.
A study of more than 100 teens and their caregivers showed a unique link between hardship and behavior problems.
The colorful bubble letters have attracted praise and condemnation, with taggers seeing their work as a gift to the city, while others decry it as rampant vandalism.
Climate finance can help developing countries adapt to climate change and phase out their emissions.
Food prices remain high in both urban and rural areas of Pakistan and achieving food security will remain a challenge for many families.
Women are most likely to feel unsafe in their cities or towns, but planning authorities have rarely listened to them. Here’s what we can do to change that.
After a 20th-century manufacturing boom, the region has been in a decadeslong decline. Rural factory towns can blame technology and globalization for their woes.
Primary identities are foundational and serve as the core part of an individual’s identity.
A new study of Florida’s fiscal vulnerability to climate change finds that flooding directly threatens many local tax bases.
Teachers are reporting a perceived lack of social skill development in children and teens. How might excessive screen time affect this development?
Is Australia ready for a house construction boom? Supply chain constraints say no.
Rongai’s rapid development has happened without services keeping pace, and the rivers have paid the price.
Play fighting can help children’s development in many ways, from their balance, to their nonverbal skills and cognition.
The largest ever giraffe tracking study shows how these massive animals are responding to human pressures across many different habitats throughout Africa.
The government and opposition have a duty to work towards creating a Kenya in which all citizens can live peacefully.
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Distinguished Research Professor and Australian Laureate, James Cook University
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Associate Professor, Florida Institute for Built Environment Resilience, University of Florida
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Associate Principal Research Fellow, Burnet Institute
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Professor of Economics, University of Copenhagen
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Professor of African and Development Studies, University of Edinburgh
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Lecturer in Human Geography, University of Salford
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Professor of Sustainability, Azim Premji University
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Lecturer in Economics, University of the Witwatersrand
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Professor of World Politics, SOAS, University of London
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Economist, UNSW
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Sr. Associate Vice President for Research and Research Professor, University of Oregon
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Senior Lecturer, Griffith Law School, Griffith University
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Senior Lecturer, International Development and NGO Management, University of East London
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Professor: International Business & Strategy, Wits Business School, University of the Witwatersrand
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Reader in Development Economics, University of Manchester