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Après une « bonne action », on s’en autorise parfois une « mauvaise ». Cette « compensation morale » s’observe aussi sur le plan environnemental.
Using a revolving stage and moving doors, the play perfectly captures a sense of awe and fantasy in this tale about environmental responsibility and the dangers of overconsumption.
If FTX reimburses investors who lost their assets when the crypto exchange collapsed, it may offer the chance of a new start for the sector.
As duas espécies humanas tinham muitas semelhanças, mas sua comunicação teria sido diferente.
The two human species had many similarities but their communication would have been different.
Public engagement through school projects and the RHS Chelsea Flower Show play a vital role in educating the public about the myriad of environmental benefits provided by the humble garden hedge.
Branding experts have long used visual cues to communicate with consumers – but the rising cost of living is changing the nature of their messaging.
The meaning of nature has shifted since the word was first used in the 15th century. But is changing the dictionary definition a good idea?
The current cold springtime weather explained by a meteorologist.
There are reasons to believe that the bitcoin halving could keep the value of the currency high.
Why the weather can be sunny one minute then rainy the next.
A new book, The Exhausted Earth, outlines how capitalism leads to burnout - for people and planet. But regenerative solutions are possible if people focus on interconnectedness, not isolation.
Earlier springs due to climate change are wreaking havoc in orchards.
Often dismissed as a libertarian ponzi scheme, why has crypto bounced back yet again?
El envío de tropas terrestres a Ucrania podría provocar una guerra más amplia y mucho más peligrosa con Rusia.
Sending ground troops to Ukraine could provoke a wider and vastly more dangerous war with Russia,
Planting trees to remove carbon from the atmosphere will only be effective alongside other strategies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Want to stay active and healthy in later life? Food fortification and strength and balance training could help improve quality of life for older adults
Religious heritage in the UK faces a funding crisis. Both the buildings and those who worship in them need to be considered.
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Professor of Finance & Financial Technology, University of Reading
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PhD Candidate, Pollination and Climate Change, University of Reading
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Research Scientist in Hydrometeorology, University of Reading
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Lecturer in Atmospheric Radiation, Composition and Climate, University of Reading
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Lecturer in Strategic Studies and International Relations, University of Reading
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PhD candidate in FinTech, University of Reading
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Lecturer in Marketing, Henley Business School, University of Reading
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Sensory and Consumer Scientist, University of Reading
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Associate Professor in Social and Maritime History, University of Reading
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Postdoctoral Research Scientist in Meteorology, University of Reading
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Professeure, University of Reading
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Professor of Early Prehistory, University of Reading
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Principal Horticultural Scientist (RHS)/RHS Fellow, University of Reading
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Professor of Applied Ecology, University of Reading
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Lecturer in Environmental Management & Sustainability, University of Reading
