Mandatory remote teaching could reduce inequality during the pandemic – but delivering it will be difficult: SeventyFour/Shutterstock The lives of millions of parents and children were turned upside down when COVID-19 forced school lockdowns in April 2020. With a new national lockdown announced for England on January 4 2021, many parents and schools have once …
How to reduce the spread of fake news – by doing nothing: Shutterstock/fizkes When we come across false information on social media, it is only natural to feel the need to call it out or argue with it. But my research suggests this might do more harm than good. It might seem counterintuitive, but the …
South Africa in the news: If you’re well-off this is what you can do to reduce poverty: Its goal is to get as many well-off South Africans as possible to give at least 5% of their income to organisations and initiatives helping to reduce poverty in South Africa or alleviate its effects.: “South Africa” – …
COVID-19: How to reduce risk in the holiday season: Many Nigerians are expected to travel during the Christmas holiday season. Photo by Benson Ibeabuchi/AFP via Getty Images During the festive season, travel and gatherings are sometimes unavoidable, even in a global pandemic. Dr Doyin Odubanjo, Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Academy of Science and a …
Safe drinking water should mean safe collection too: how to reduce the risks: Water carriage is associated with pain, fatigue and violence against vulnerable people. shutterstock Globally, millions of people don’t have access to water in their home. They collect water from shared water supply points or surface water sources and physically carry water containers …
Dimming the sun could reduce future drought risk in Cape Town – but there’s a catch: Cape Town residents queueing to refill water containers at the Newlands Brewery Spring Water Point in January 2018. GettyImages Despite a recent slight decline due to the COVID-19 pandemic, greenhouse gas emissions continue to accumulate in the atmosphere. They …
Green front gardens reduce physiological and psychological stress: Over a year, the addition of plants caused a 6% decrease in stress levels. Jeanie333/ Shutterstock There is growing evidence that being in natural spaces – whether while gardening or listening to bird song – has a positive effect on mental health. Being in nature is also …
South Africa in the news: Cleaner coal tech to help South Africa reduce emissions, says Minerals Council: Coal is integral to South Africa, economically and socially, and will continue to play a pivotal role for many years to come; therefore, technology and innovation in the industry should be pursued to …: “South Africa” – BingNews …
Why access to decent toilets could help reduce sexual violence in South Africa: Many women in South Africa still don't have access to safe toilets. Frédéric Soltan/Corbis via Getty Images South Africa has exceedingly high rates of rape of women and girls by non-partners. It’s estimated that between 5% and 12% of women may have …
Five cost-effective ways to reduce your carbon footprint at home: Shutterstock/Stockcreations Since the pandemic struck, most people have been spending the majority of their time in the house. Those working from home have become ever more reliant on electricity for running office essentials, including computers, printers, phones and broadband. Others may be furloughed from work …
Why a UK ‘cycling and walking revolution’ won’t reduce car travel: UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has announced £2 billion to create thousands of miles of protected bike lanes and pedestrian space. There are lots of good reasons to encourage walking and cycling – active travel, as it’s called. The pandemic necessitates social distancing on …
To reduce unemployment, companies should cut hours instead of laying off staff: Coronavirus is causing a spike in unemployment. Shutterstock.com Unemployment is rising sharply in the UK. Large sections of the workforce also face redundancy as the furlough scheme is phased out. It is clear that, without a radical shift in policy, many millions of …
South Africa in the news: South Africa bans alcohol sales again to reduce burden on hospitals as coronavirus cases spike: South Africa is the worst-affected country on the continent with 276,242 registered cases including 4,079 deaths as of Sunday. Mr Ramaphosa warned that the “coronavirus storm” South Africa faced was …: “South Africa” – BingNews …
South Africa in the news: South Africa’s president bans alcohol sales immediately to reduce trauma cases, free hospital beds f: South Africa’s president bans alcohol sales immediately to reduce trauma cases, free hospital beds for virus patients.: “South Africa” – BingNews South Africa’s president bans alcohol sales immediately to reduce trauma cases, free hospital beds …
Why we need the opposite of a carbon tax to reduce emissions: EPA/DAVE HUNT For the last few decades, the consensus among leading economists has been that putting a price on carbon is the most efficient way to reduce emissions. The idea behind it is simple. If we make activities that emit carbon – such …
DfID merger with Foreign Office signals shift from using aid to reduce poverty to promoting British national self interest: Shelter kits delivered to Mozambique after Cyclone Idai by the Department for International Development in 2019. DfID via Flickr, CC BY For a prime minister so keen on proclaiming Britain’s world-beating status, whether in response to …
Coronavirus: how to reduce your children’s screen time – and make them more active: Too much? Shutterstock Even prior to COVID-19 pandemic, our research revealed that 83% of parents were concerned about the amount of time their children spent in front of screens and monitors. Recent events have made this even more of an issue. …
Letting rivers run wild could reduce UK flooding – new research: The River Caldew in Cumbria. Drew Rawcliffe/Shutterstock The UK government currently spends £2.6 billion on flood defences in England, and that amount is set to double by 2026. Flooding in February 2020 showed how that’s likely to be a good investment, as climate change …