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Forest clearance caused by unsustainable cattle ranching, land-grabbing and untitled land are precipitating the growing incidence of Colombian wildfires

Colombia’s increasing wildfires caused by institutional cattle ranching and land-grabbing

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Major new study could help protect millions of people with type 2 diabetes from cardiovascular disease

Research
Health
Workers may be earning below their local minimum wages or working long and antisocial hours, uncounted in wages. They can be exposed to psychologically distressing materials, or face discrimination based on their location, race, and gender. Credit: Shutte

When WFH is the norm: The unfair conditions of the global online work economy.

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These bikes allow older people to cycle and help riders cycle in hilly areas. But they still provide physical activity.

Obsessing over electric cars is impeding the race to net zero: More active travel is essential

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True Planet: Oxford research for a changing world The world is in a climate crisis, and Oxford researchers are at the forefront of trying to find solutions in adaptation and resilience, nature, energy transition, clean road transport and green finance. O

G7: last chance to board the green pandemic recovery ship before it sails, say Oxford experts

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Environment
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Oxford University academics recognised in Queen’s Birthday Honours

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Coronavirus
novel forms of NbS can be used to help conserve and enhance urban heritage, including using soil and turf to physically consolidate vulnerable walls and ruins (termed 'soft capping') as well as enhancing the visitor experience by bringing nature and all i

Enhancing urban life and heritage: Nature-based solutions in the city

Social Sciences
Environment
True Planet
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Green light for European Space Agency mission to Venus

Professor Eleanor Stride

Averting an antibiotics apocalypse: major funding announced to tackle resistance to antibiotics

Research
Funding
How blood cell genetic variations impact on common diseases

Scientists make DNA breakthrough which could identify why some people are more affected by Covid-19

Research
Innovation
Coronavirus

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