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The invisible workers
- Human Rights and Migration, Op-ed
- 01/09/2020
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Climate change and biodiversity: Two global challenges for the price of one0
- Environment and Energy, Op-ed
- 01/05/2017
Healthy ecosystems and vibrant biodiversity are crucial elements to life on this planet. Ecosystems are delicately balanced and even slight shifts in temperature can have considerable knock-on effects. Substantial losses to biodiversity and a range of ecosystem functions are projected if we continue with a ‘business as usual’ approach.
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Climate Case: the heat goes on0
- Environment and Energy, Op-ed
- 02/11/2015
Something noteworthy happened in June in the Netherlands, where an activist organization successfully sued the state over its lack of commitment to cutting greenhouse gas emissions. While unprecedented and unparalleled, the Climate Case won’t save the climate but pits government against court.
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Clean up or close down: the European Union’s response to polluting power industries0
- Environment and Energy, Op-ed
- 12/09/2017
The European Union has turned its focus towards Europe’s most polluting power plants and revised emission standards for nitrous oxide (NOx), sulphur dioxide (SO2), mercury and particulate matter. For many Europeans this is a welcomed change, but with member states flouting air quality standards and continuing to support failing industries rather than transition – will we ever be able to breathe easily?
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City-led climate change mitigation: persisting inequalities0
- Environment and Energy, Op-ed
- 22/07/2016
The role of cities in efforts for global emission reductions are high on the global agenda. However, the reality of the funding gap between the demand for investment from cities in the developing world, and the capacity to mobilise funds, brings to the fore the stark inequalities that endure between developed and developing states.
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Cities in transition: Why is urban farming good for us0
- Environment and Energy, Op-ed
- 16/04/2019
Societies try to become more and more resilient these days. Greening the cities is the new trend that tends to be inserted into urban lifestyles.
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Circular economy: a window of opportunity for a cleaner globe1
- Environment and Energy, Op-ed
- 18/01/2016
Recent international commitments indicate that humankind is recognizing the seriousness of the climate issue. And that is a great thing. But now it is important to act, which can be very difficult within our existing paradigms. How is the EU dealing with this ? Are there any windows of opportunity?
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