In the past, people trusted the seasons to come and go in a steady, familiar pattern. These cycles helped them grow food, celebrate festivals and plan their lives. But now, that rhythm is changing.

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Climate change is having a profound impact on cities worldwide and sustainable urban solutions are urgently needed. As hubs of human activity, cities are both major contributors to climate change and ...

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In the fight against climate change, nature is not a passive victim — it is one of our most powerful and cost-effective allies.” As climate change accelerates, it’s been observed that governments ...

In The changing nature of diagnosis, we set out the implications for practitioners and patients of the technological revolution in diagnosis. The report includes three priorities for action drawn from ...