For a long time, it seemed refugee law had little relevance to people fleeing the impacts of climate change and disasters.
Climate impacts are forcing people from their homes. When, how and why do they have valid refugee claims?
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News stories that highlight potential solutions alongside the harsh realities of climate change can spur people to action—as long as the stories empower readers to see their own role in the solution, a new study [...]
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The incarceration rate of Black Americans has fallen sharply in the 21st century, according to a new study, but the trend has coincided with a rise in imprisonment of white Americans with no college education.This [...]
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Dr. Liz Curran, Associate Professor of Clinical Legal Education at Nottingham Law School (NLS), comments below on the release of a research report examining the impact of law students providing access to justice during their [...]
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To European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen, Europe is like a Volkswagen Beetle—an iconic car produced by a once-mighty German manufacturer which has been struggling to adapt to a new world.This post was originally [...]
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Maps are ubiquitous—on phones, in-flight and car displays, and in textbooks the world over. While some maps delineate and name territories and boundaries, others show different voting blocs in elections, and GPS devices help drivers [...]
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History shows that in times of war, it is easier for a government to implement lasting political changes, such as restructuring the welfare state. This is partly due to the so-called rally-round-the-flag effect: In crisis [...]
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The latest European Commission public opinion survey on attitudes towards science and technology points to a need to make research even more open and relevant to the needs of society.This post was originally published on [...]
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The ceasefire agreed between Israel and Hamas makes provisions for the passage of food and humanitarian aid into Gaza. This support is much needed given that Gaza’s agricultural system has been severely damaged over the [...]
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The return of Donald Trump as United States president has sparked new security measures along the Canada-U.S. border.This post was originally published on this site
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Migrants in Australia often encounter disinformation targeting their communities. However, disinformation circulated in non-English languages and within private chat groups often falls beyond the reach of Australian public agencies, national media and platform algorithms.This post [...]
