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Environment

Earth Day: why it needs to be every day

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22 Apr 2024

Phillip Ward

This year’s Earth Day focuses on plastic pollution. It’s a massive problem that must be addressed, but we need to go beyond one-day initiatives to instil a sense of urgency in responding to all the issues we face.
A manifesto for the long term

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23 Nov 2023

Phillip Ward

The crises facing the world through climate change, biodiversity loss and inequality are crying out for long-term decisions, but we seldom get them. Phillip Ward offers his Manifesto for Change.
Predicting to protect against wildfires

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23 Aug 2023

Andrew Morley

Recent tragedies involving wildfires across the globe emphasise the need to adopt a more preventative approach using data and technology to improve predictive capabilities.
Why aren't consumer durables durable?

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20 Jul 2023

Moray MacPhail

A tale of two toasters demonstrates the trade-offs that need to be considered when we're thinking about the long-term costs of how and what we consume.
AI: a game-changer in sustainability

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09 Jun 2023

Jayendran Gospalsami

Artificial intelligence is propelling us to a more sustainable future. There are hurdles to overcome but the benefits far outweigh the challenges, argues Jayendran Gopalsami.
Our yes/no voting system means nothing ever happens

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11 May 2023

Peter Emerson

Climate change tells us we must cooperate or die. But where’s the cooperation between political parties? Peter Emerson suggests a radical change.