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The NZ government’s “Keep it real online” campaign has gone viral, so what was the secret of its success?
Google search histories can be used to reveal how much the public knows about climate change in countries all over the world - and how ready they are to take action to guard against its effects.
Plastic bags will soon be gone from major supermarkets and many other shops too. Campaigns to reduce plastic even more should focus on positive advice, rather than shaming shoppers for their plastic use.
Everyone knows that plastic waste is an environmental problem. So let’s get creative with it.
Many of us might be tempted to give up alcohol for a month as part of a highly publicised campaign, like Dry July. But how successful are these campaigns and how do you measure any long-term benefits?
People with anosmia have no sense of smell, and there is no cure for the condition.
Anorexia and bulimia only account for around half of eating disorders yet too often they’re the only ones we take seriously.
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