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Keir Starmer: planet harmer?

A majority of British voters believe Sir Keir Starmer shows no greater commitment to protecting the environment as the Labour prime minister than the previous Conservative government. Some two-thirds believe Starmer’s approach to the environment is no different to the one taken under Rishi Sunak’s previous administration. Ahead of next week’s budget, significantly more than […]
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Plans to ‘Rewild’ Guanacos in Argentina Trigger Scientific Debate and Legal Threats – State of the Planet

Guanacos are a close relative of llamas, alpacas and vicuñas, with pointy ears and pale brown fur. This wild camelid species, found in Argentina, Peru, Bolivia and Chile, is a cornerstone of Patagonia’s ecosystem as one of the only large, native herbivores in the region. They once roamed freely throughout Patagonia, numbering up to 50 […]
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Lessons from Extinction Rebellion: the spark

Of the many thinkers cited by XR’s founders, Charles Tilly is among the more notable absences. Tilly, one of the key theorists of modern social movements, proposed that movements largely live or die by demonstrating ‘WUNC’: worthiness, unity, numbers and commitment. This framework clearly isn’t all-explaining, but it is one of several useful lenses through […]
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Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory Celebrates 75 Years of Geosciences – State of the Planet

The scientists at Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory have been on the forefront of groundbreaking research in the Earth sciences for the past 75 years, raising awareness of humanity’s growing impact on the natural world—and in turn the natural world’s impact on humanity.   Founded in 1949 as the Lamont Geological Observatory, Lamont has consistently served as […]
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A Summer Internship on Capitol Hill – State of the Planet

Gillian Murphy is a senior in the dual BA program with Sciences Po, and completed her first two years of university in Reims, France. Originally from Northern Virginia, Murphy spent half her life in Southeast Asia, living in Myanmar, Thailand and Cambodia. Growing up in such biodiverse regions fostered her deep appreciation for nature. However, witnessing […]
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Time to serve a circular economy

A circular economy could boost the hospitality sector by reducing costs and making resources go further while at the same cutting greenhouse gas emissions, a new report finds.  The ‘Hospitality Spotlight Report’ explores how circular economy business models, which place an emphasis on enabling materials to be re-used and wasted less, can play a vital […]
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RSPCA: stop assuring animal cruelty

Trust in the RSPCA drops significantly when the public is made aware of undercover investigation footage showing shocking conditions on RSPCA Assured farms – such as animals crammed into factory farms, pens filled with excrement, and animals left to die from disease, injury, starvation and dehydration. A new survey of 2,000 UK participants commissioned by […]
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Sustainable fishing rules ‘scientifically obsolete’

A group of leading ocean experts have called for action to end the “ongoing destruction of our oceans by fishing” and say the current definition of sustainable fishing is “dangerously flawed”. In a paper published in the journal Ocean Sustainability, the researchers have laid out 11 “golden rules” which they say would help renew fish […]
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Unlocking the Potential of Universities to End Hunger and Malnutrition – State of the Planet

Bollinger Convening: Food for Humanity—Unlocking the Potential of Universities to End Hunger and Malnutrition. Left to right: Glenn Denning; Jessica Fanzo; Cary Fowler; Cynthia Rosenzweig; Jyotsna Puri; Kyle Murphy; Ruth DeFries; Dhanush Dinesh. Photo: Diane Bondareff Can powerful institutions like universities address seemingly intractable issues like global hunger? How can they get critical research into […]
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5 biotech companies making waves in Wales in 2025

5 biotech companies making waves in Wales in 2025

Newsletter Signup – Under Article / In Page “*” indicates required fields Famous for its rugged coastline and scenic mountains, Wales is also home to a thriving life science industry. Supported by science parks, med-tech companies, and universities, the country has opened up avenues for a budding biotech sector, particularly for the development of startups. […]
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Highlights From MR2025 – State of the Planet

In mid-June, over 400 academics, policymakers and practitioners attended MR2025: Mobility, Adaptation, and Wellbeing in a Changing Climate, hosted by the Columbia Climate School in partnership with the Global Centre for Climate Mobility and the Tamer Institute for Social Enterprise and Climate Change. Since its inception in 2019, the conference has convened every two years […]
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5 biotech companies making waves in Wales in 2025

5 biotech companies making waves in Wales in 2025

Newsletter Signup – Under Article / In Page “*” indicates required fields Famous for its rugged coastline and scenic mountains, Wales is also home to a thriving life science industry. Supported by science parks, med-tech companies, and universities, the country has opened up avenues for a budding biotech sector, particularly for the development of startups. […]
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Highlights From MR2025 – State of the Planet

In mid-June, over 400 academics, policymakers and practitioners attended MR2025: Mobility, Adaptation, and Wellbeing in a Changing Climate, hosted by the Columbia Climate School in partnership with the Global Centre for Climate Mobility and the Tamer Institute for Social Enterprise and Climate Change. Since its inception in 2019, the conference has convened every two years […]
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Scientists reprogram ant behavior using brain molecules

Scientists reprogram ant behavior using brain molecules

From the bright lights of cities that don’t sleep — where people hustle and bustle through the night to keep subways, servers, and supply chains alive — to the whisper-dark understory of tropical forests where ants hum in syncopated lines, the planet’s most intricate societies hinge on round-the-clock cooperation and finely tuned roles. Within Atta […]
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