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COP27: Lack of women at negotiations raises concern

Women barely feature in negotiations in Egypt despite bearing the brunt of climate change.
'Why is it such a scandalous thing?': the women who have to fight for their right to be child-free
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'Why is it such a scandalous thing?': the women who have to fight for their right to be child-free

The pandemic has caused many to think about whether they really want children. But practical options for those who choose not to remain limited.

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Air grievances: Silence swirls around the toll of bushfire smoke during pregnancy

Exposure to fine particle air pollution increases risk of miscarriage and preterm birth. So why was the health advice for pregnant women so hazy during Australia’s Black Summer?
An ambitious year for climate action is a big year for women’s empowerment
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An ambitious year for climate action is a big year for women’s empowerment

This year, the Paris Agreement's effectiveness as a global response to the climate crisis is being tested as governments are preparing to submit more ambitious national targets for mitigation and adaptation.

Kathleen Mogelgaard, Robert Engelman: Want to ward off the apocalypse? Invest in women's health and rights

Kathleen Mogelgaard, Robert Engelman: Want to ward off the apocalypse? Invest in women's health and rights

A world with less population growth offers greater chances of addressing the challenges humanity faces - and investment in women can get us there.

Where goats drink first: Women struggle as coastal India grows saltier

Where goats drink first: Women struggle as coastal India grows saltier

Faced with drinking, bathing in and working in saltier water as a result of climate change, women are facing new health threats.

Moody Awori, Siddharth Chatterjee: Hunger and food insecurity plague the lives of millions in Africa
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Moody Awori, Siddharth Chatterjee: Hunger and food insecurity plague the lives of millions in Africa

Even as Kenya seeks to implement poverty reduction strategies, it should fix a keen eye on the rapid population growth.

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