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Carbon offsets can help bring energy efficiency to low-income Americans − our Nashville data shows it could be a win for everyone
Using carbon offsets isn’t a substitute for reducing emissions, or for public policies...
Rethinking screen time: A better understanding of what people do on their devices is key to digital well-being
In an era where digital devices are everywhere, the term “screen time” has become...
Addressing online gender violence requires both culture and policy change
More and more of our lives are being spent on digital platforms. And, as we spend...
3 innovative ways to help countries hit by climate disasters, beyond a loss and damage fund
Countries have a few ways that they typically send money and aid to other countries...
AI development works better for everyone when its workforce is well looked after
A former CEO and executive chairman of Google, recently suggested that the tech...
Existential uncertainty: how it affects your mind – and what you can do about it
These feelings are actually linked to changes in the brain. By knowing how this...
A beginner’s guide to greenwash and four ways to avoid falling for it
Growing up in a Pakistani village in the 2000s, sustainability was embedded throughout...
The evolutionary benefits of being forgetful
Forgetting is part of our daily lives. You may walk into a room only to forget why...
Misinformation really does spread like a virus, suggest mathematical models drawn from epidemiology
We’re increasingly aware of how misinformation can influence elections
The lasting scars of war: How conflict shapes children’s lives long after the fighting ends
The impact of these wars on children is vast and multifaceted. The trauma inflicted...
The scale of fraud against seniors is huge, and still growing — here’s why
With technology evolving rapidly, the amount of fraud against seniors is increasing...
How to overcome your device dependency and manage a successful digital detox
Life in the digital world can be rewarding. It’s convenient to order groceries for...
Japan-style ‘tiny forests’ are taking root in British cities
The Miyawaki forest method involves planting a diverse mix of densely packed native...
China's Badain Jaran Desert, witness to human-nature harmony
Tana, a 40-year-old herder, lives by a lake in the Badain Jaran Desert, north China's...
Young poets from BRICS countries gather in China to enhance cultural exchanges
A poet sharing session was recently held at the Mutianyu section of the Great Wall...
‘Ecocide’ is being used as a weapon of war in Ukraine. It should be one of the crimes tried in the International Criminal Court
Since Feb. 24, 2022, Russia has been waging simultaneous wars in Ukraine: a conventional...