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How inequality is fuelling climate change
Inequality is linked to more greenhouse gas emissions and tackling inequality is an integral part of combatting climate change, argues a new study by researchers at UCL and Salem State University, Massachusetts. The research, published today in the peer-reviewed journal One Earth , identifies multiple pathways by which inequality leads to more emissions, bringing together evidence from different fields.
Inequality is linked to more greenhouse gas emissions and tackling inequality is an integral part of combatting climate change, argues a new study by researchers at UCL and Salem State University, Massachusetts. The research, published today in the peer-reviewed journal One Earth , identifies multiple pathways by which inequality leads to more emissions, bringing together evidence from different fields.
U-M experts: What to know about fraudulent petitions for 5 gubernatorial candidates in Michigan
FACULTY Q&A Five Republican candidates for governor in Michigan failed to file enough valid nominating signatures and should not qualify for the August primary election, according to state election officials.
FACULTY Q&A Five Republican candidates for governor in Michigan failed to file enough valid nominating signatures and should not qualify for the August primary election, according to state election officials.
Window of opportunity closing amid the China alternative
On the eve of a book launch, a leading academic said the clock is already ticking on how a new Australian government will react to the influence of China in the Pacific.
On the eve of a book launch, a leading academic said the clock is already ticking on how a new Australian government will react to the influence of China in the Pacific.
Increased army mechanization reduces the risk of a coup d’état
The study, involving Abel Escribà-Folch, a professor with the UPF Department of Political and Social Sciences, is one of the first to relate the structure of military forces and coups.
The study, involving Abel Escribà-Folch, a professor with the UPF Department of Political and Social Sciences, is one of the first to relate the structure of military forces and coups.
The profound effects of the war in Ukraine
The prolonged violence is shaking up global political alliances, driving food insecurity, and upending the lives of millions of refugees, Johns Hopkins experts said during a live briefing May 17 The
The prolonged violence is shaking up global political alliances, driving food insecurity, and upending the lives of millions of refugees, Johns Hopkins experts said during a live briefing May 17 The
Women could hold keys to election win
Women could hold the keys to the Lodge and election victory this Saturday, with new a nalysis from The Australian National University (ANU) showing female voters are three times more likely than men to have not yet decided who they'll vote for.
Women could hold the keys to the Lodge and election victory this Saturday, with new a nalysis from The Australian National University (ANU) showing female voters are three times more likely than men to have not yet decided who they'll vote for.
Success for Politics at Manchester in the Research Excellence Framework
Politics at The University of Manchester has confirmed its reputation as one of the largest and strongest centres for political expertise in the UK in the government's Research Excellence Framework (
Politics at The University of Manchester has confirmed its reputation as one of the largest and strongest centres for political expertise in the UK in the government's Research Excellence Framework (
From political polarization to affective polarization. How did we get to the current situation?
Mariano Torcal and Josep Maria Comellas, researchers at the UPF Research and Expertise Centre for Survey Methodology (RECSM), are the authors of an introductory article for a special issue of the jou
Mariano Torcal and Josep Maria Comellas, researchers at the UPF Research and Expertise Centre for Survey Methodology (RECSM), are the authors of an introductory article for a special issue of the jou
EU regulation around AI and global dependence
Developments in the field of Artificial Intelligence (AI) are moving quickly. This leads to positive things, such as faster detection of cancer, for example.
Developments in the field of Artificial Intelligence (AI) are moving quickly. This leads to positive things, such as faster detection of cancer, for example.
Four UvA professors appointed members of KNAW
UvA professors Daniel Bonn, Marieke de Goede, Amade M'charek and Sonja Smets have been selected as new members by the Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Sciences (KNAW).
UvA professors Daniel Bonn, Marieke de Goede, Amade M'charek and Sonja Smets have been selected as new members by the Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Sciences (KNAW).
SAIS to host U.S.-ASEAN Institute for Rising Leaders
Johns Hopkins SAIS to host newly created U.S.-ASEAN Institute for Rising Leaders Starting in 2023, the institute will bring approximately 30 mid-career public service professionals from 10 Southeast
Johns Hopkins SAIS to host newly created U.S.-ASEAN Institute for Rising Leaders Starting in 2023, the institute will bring approximately 30 mid-career public service professionals from 10 Southeast
Politics, Persuasion and the Press
As a Carnegie Mellon University student absorbing knowledge in the seats of Baker Hall, Dan Gilman didn't know the first thing about local government.
As a Carnegie Mellon University student absorbing knowledge in the seats of Baker Hall, Dan Gilman didn't know the first thing about local government.
How did ’settled law’ get unsettled?
Roe v. Wade: How did 'settled law' get unsettled? The conservative movement carefully orchestrated the end of abortion rights over decades, using the women's suffrage playbook, says political
Roe v. Wade: How did 'settled law' get unsettled? The conservative movement carefully orchestrated the end of abortion rights over decades, using the women's suffrage playbook, says political
Mentioning ’white privilege’ increases online polarization
If there's an online discussion about race, using the term "white privilege” can create a polarized situation, say University of Michigan researchers. The mention of white privilege can create internet discussions that are less constructive, more polarized and less supportive of racially progressive policies, says Christopher Quarles , a doctoral candidate at the School of Information and the study's lead author.
If there's an online discussion about race, using the term "white privilege” can create a polarized situation, say University of Michigan researchers. The mention of white privilege can create internet discussions that are less constructive, more polarized and less supportive of racially progressive policies, says Christopher Quarles , a doctoral candidate at the School of Information and the study's lead author.
Brownbag: Is Southeastern Model of Punishment Too Harsh?
13:00 - 14:00 VeranstalterIn Zentrum für Südosteuropastudien, SOEGA & Südosteuropa-Gesellschaft Veranstaltungsort: HS 04.
13:00 - 14:00 VeranstalterIn Zentrum für Südosteuropastudien, SOEGA & Südosteuropa-Gesellschaft Veranstaltungsort: HS 04.
Attack on LGBTQ+ rights: The politics and psychology of a backlash
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, a rising star of America's hard-right conservative movement, signs the so-called "Don't Say Gay” bill.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, a rising star of America's hard-right conservative movement, signs the so-called "Don't Say Gay” bill.
The appointment of ministers between 1977 and 2021 has underrepresented multilingual areas
A study in which the professor of the Department of Constitutional Law and Political Science and Administration Juan Rodríguez Teruel participates shows that there is no equitable geographical distribution of the plurality of the Spanish State in the appointment of ministers.
A study in which the professor of the Department of Constitutional Law and Political Science and Administration Juan Rodríguez Teruel participates shows that there is no equitable geographical distribution of the plurality of the Spanish State in the appointment of ministers.
Bundling conflict research on Eastern Europe
In a nationwide research network on and Research (BMBF) with around three million euros, six institutions across Germany - including the University of Jena - will bundle and further develop research on conflicts in Eastern Europe over the next four years.
In a nationwide research network on and Research (BMBF) with around three million euros, six institutions across Germany - including the University of Jena - will bundle and further develop research on conflicts in Eastern Europe over the next four years.
Citizen Lab unearths spyware attacks against Catalan politicians, U.K. government: The New Yorker
The University of Toronto's Citizen Lab, based at the Munk School of Global Affairs & Public Policy, is highlighted in a New Yorker feature by journalist and author Ronan Farrow that explored th
The University of Toronto's Citizen Lab, based at the Munk School of Global Affairs & Public Policy, is highlighted in a New Yorker feature by journalist and author Ronan Farrow that explored th
Warwick academic helps to shape global democracy benchmark report on Albania
Western Balkans expert Dr Andi Hoxhaj is one of the contributors to the 2022 Freedom House Nations in Transit Report, an annual expert assessment of the state of democracy in the region stretching from Central Europe to Central Asia [ published today].
Western Balkans expert Dr Andi Hoxhaj is one of the contributors to the 2022 Freedom House Nations in Transit Report, an annual expert assessment of the state of democracy in the region stretching from Central Europe to Central Asia [ published today].
Expert insight: Five areas where Canada needs to step up on the war in Ukraine
Bucha main street after Russian invasion of Ukraine, Oleksandr Ratushniak - Wikimedia Commons Russian atrocities against Ukrainians are increasingly coming to light.
Bucha main street after Russian invasion of Ukraine, Oleksandr Ratushniak - Wikimedia Commons Russian atrocities against Ukrainians are increasingly coming to light.
Minkah Makalani ventures beyond what can be imagined
The new director of the interdisciplinary Johns Hopkins Center for Africana Studies has seen firsthand how collaboration between the academy and the community can yield ideas unfettered by preconceiv
The new director of the interdisciplinary Johns Hopkins Center for Africana Studies has seen firsthand how collaboration between the academy and the community can yield ideas unfettered by preconceiv
Career - Aug 10
Analysis: Furlough had a protective effect on mental health - but it wasn't as good as working
Analysis: Furlough had a protective effect on mental health - but it wasn't as good as working

Social Sciences - Aug 10
From fixer to reporter: After escaping the Taliban, University of Toronto's Jalal Nazari is on his way to becoming a journalist
From fixer to reporter: After escaping the Taliban, University of Toronto's Jalal Nazari is on his way to becoming a journalist

Environment - Aug 10
U-M study: Local renewable energy employment can fully replace U.S. coal jobs nationwide
U-M study: Local renewable energy employment can fully replace U.S. coal jobs nationwide
Sport - Aug 10
High school athletes in contact sports more likely to misuse prescription stimulants throughout their 20s
High school athletes in contact sports more likely to misuse prescription stimulants throughout their 20s
Social Sciences - Aug 9
Q and A with the experts: The role of Indigenous women in the preservation and transmission of traditional knowledge
Q and A with the experts: The role of Indigenous women in the preservation and transmission of traditional knowledge
Health - Aug 9
Most older adults ready to roll up sleeves this fall for updated COVID-19 boosters, U-M poll shows
Most older adults ready to roll up sleeves this fall for updated COVID-19 boosters, U-M poll shows
Astronomy - Aug 9
Invitation to media - Viewing Europe's MTG-I weather satellite before launch in Cannes
Invitation to media - Viewing Europe's MTG-I weather satellite before launch in Cannes