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As expectativas eram baixas para a última cúpula climática da ONU. Mas a especialista em direito climático Jacqueline Peel, que participou das negociações, explica o progresso que foi feito.
The new system may essentially give countries and companies permission to keep polluting.
Expectations were low for the latest UN climate summit. But climate law expert Jacqueline Peel – who was at the talks – explains what progress was made.
Heart-related diseases are the leading cause of death for women worldwide. But bystanders are less likely to intervene to perform CPR on a woman than a man.
We can already tinker with human DNA to treat diseases. But being able to edit RNA allows for even more precision – and fewer risks.
Principles could centre on helping members manage their money in retirement, ensuring fairness across the system, and requiring funds to maintain an active duty of care to members.
Targeted policies are vital to amplify women’s voices in social forestry, ensuring fair decisions and equitable benefits.
The proposed bill reduces the risk of corruption but other problems remain - including that it favours the major parties.
The highly influential broadcaster, for years feared by the nation’s politicians, has been charged with several sexual offences.
Canberra has reinstated funding for 42 refugees and asylum seekers in the country, but given their deteriorating physical and mental health, it should be doing much more.
We found those who accepted their emotions, without judgement, felt more positive during the wait. This strategy also worked after students got their results, regardless or what they were.
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Election Analyst (Psephologist) at The Conversation; and Honorary Associate, School of Mathematics and Statistics, The University of Melbourne
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Guest Research Fellow, School of Computing and Information Systems, The University of Melbourne
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Professor of Sociology of Law and Deviance, Università di Bologna; University of Essex; The University of Melbourne
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McKenzie Research Fellow, The University of Melbourne
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PhD Candidate, Creative Writing, The University of Melbourne
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Senior Research Associate, School of Agriculture, Food and Ecosystem Sciences, The University of Melbourne
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Paleontologist, The University of Melbourne
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Professor of Law (consumer protections and credit law), The University of Melbourne
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Emeritus Professor of Creative Writing, The University of Melbourne
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Lecturer in World Literature (including Australian literature), The University of Melbourne
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Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Global, Culture and Engagement), The University of Melbourne
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Professor of Psychology, The University of Melbourne
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Emeritus professor, History, The University of Melbourne
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Professor of Health Economics, The University of Melbourne
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Associate Professor and Head, Behavioural Neuropharmacology Laboratory, The University of Melbourne