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Human Rights

Kids still put in harm's way, 20 years after rights convention

Child mortality rates have dropped by 28 percent since the Convention on the Rights of the Child was agreed to 20 years ago, according to the UN Children's Fund. But threats to children's well-being persist.  »

 
 
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Research

Climate scientists in Potsdam create models of a changing world

At the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research, some 300 scientists investigate the causes and consequences of climate change. It's not an easy task. »

 
 
 
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EU agrees to strict climate directive for buildings

The future of the building industry looks a bit greener thanks to a directive that requires new buildings to be energy neutral. Government representatives have praised the measure, but environmentalists are on the fence. »

 
 
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Alternative Energy

Drastic cuts to subsidies for solar energy remain contentious

For solar panel owners, state subsidies encouraging them to feed electricity into the public grid guarantee a return on their investment. But critics say government subsidies for solar technology are too high. »

 
 

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Buddhist monk in South Korea

 
 
 

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Science

Science diplomacy for a sustainable development: A southern perspective

Science will play a key role in addressing global problems, expert have said. They argue a global science pact is needed to make solutions to problems accessible to all nations. »

 
 

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