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Fuel security shouldn’t save the fossil fuel industry
Jeremy Moss | June 2, 2020A ‘gas-driven recovery’ and further investment in fossil fuels should not be a part of Australia’s response to the pandemic, says a UNSW climate justice expert.
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Helping fast-growing Pacific towns battle COVID-19
Open Forum | June 2, 2020Pacific islands face unique challenges in combating COVID-19, and will need unique solutions to come out of the crisis unscathed.
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Is COVID-19 the dress rehearsal for climate change?
Ebony Stansfield | June 2, 2020The lessons we have learnt from the impact of COVID-19 may help businesses manage climate risk in the future.
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The army must be ready to fight more than fires
Brendan Nicholson | June 1, 2020The ADF’s primary focus on defending the nation has not changed but the military can still lend a hand when the nation is burning.
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The world’s not your oyster any more
Open Forum | June 1, 2020After months of lockdown, it’s no surprise that people are itching to get out and about, but with border closures still in operation, it’s hard to know what to expect.
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Schools should teach media literacy
Open Forum | June 1, 2020The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the importance of teaching students the difference between real and fake or misleading news say the authors of a new report into news media literacy education.
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Holding politicians to account
Stephanie Brookes | May 31, 2020As the pandemic deepens the long-term financial woes of the news media in both Australia and the United States, it has also proved a timely reminder of the vital work of political journalism in democracies:
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Sharing the burden and benefits of carbon transitions
Belinda Henwood | May 31, 2020Researchers at UNSW are developing a social justice framework to guide emission reduction goals for rural areas, given their different needs and opportunities from urban zones.
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Australia pushes solar to new heights with perovskite breakthrough
Robert Lawler | May 31, 2020Australian scientists may have put Australia ahead of the rest of the world in the race to develop cheaper solar panels.
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Arvanitakis on American politics: Three key developments this week
James Arvanitakis | May 30, 2020Another frenetic week in American politics has seen gaffes from Joe Biden, urban rioting and a twitter temper tantrum from President Trump, but the most significant development may be China’s power grab in Hong Kong.
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Life matters
Open Forum | May 30, 2020A greater understanding how life events impact wellbeing, and how long it takes to adapt, can help government and policy makers better target resources to improve the happiness and welfare of society.
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The show must go on
Stacy Holman Jones | May 30, 2020Musicians, dancers and live art performers have moved quickly to reimagine and adapt their creative pursuits under these challenging and uncertain conditions.
