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reveals a direct link between the uncertainty of living in a violent setting, even for those not directly involved in the violence, and a ‘double burden’ of shorter and less predictable lives.

Life in a violent country can be years shorter and much less predictable – even for those not involved in conflict.

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Evidence should be at the heart of climate-friendly policies, but there is real risk that political demands for ‘perfect evidence’ could actually undermine attempts to improve air quality. Credit: Shutterstock

Expert Comment: Let's bring the city centres back to the people

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Learning online: 'We find a substantial overall learning deficit…which arose early in the pandemic and persists over time… The pooled effect…implies that students lost out on about 35% of what they would have learned in a normal school year…This confirms

More than one third of year's learning lost in pandemic - study

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Many new methods are emerging with potential. Rather than focusing on one or two options we should encourage a portfolio, so that we get to net zero quickly without over-relying on any one method - Dr Steve Smith Credit: Shutterstock

CO2 removal is essential, along with emissions cuts, to limit global warming - report

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water level in Yangtze river - Photo by Zhonghui Yao.

Compound extreme heat and drought will hit 90% of world population – Oxford study

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Oxford offers new scholarships to care-experienced graduates

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‘Hand to hand’ app helps poorest with COVID impact

‘Hand to hand’ app helps poorest with COVID impact

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Unemployment affects social trust over time. Credit: Shutterstock

Expert Comment: Unemployment could undermine social trust in Europe

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As the international community continues to struggle with the impact of COVID-19, conflict and climate change, the latest report from the Young Lives project shows a long-running upward trend in young people’s well-being has been sharply reversed alongsid

Young lives under pressure as global crises hits mental health and well-being – report

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Older person using a laptop: Gen-Z and millennials are digital natives who are pointing to the direction of our digital futures. India is among the fastest risers in tech-enabled countries. Credit: Shutterstock

US top of tech-enabled countries, but China and India among the fast movers - report

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