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Weakening the soy moratorium in Brazil: a political choice that ignores the science

In light of the climate crisis and biodiversity loss, voluntary commitments between companies, governments and civil society to avoid purchasing soy from deforested areas in the Amazon should be expanded
theconversation 21h ago 13°

Animals might be sentient in the law’s eyes, but how they’re treated still varies hugely

Our perception of animal welfare as a nation of animal lovers is out of step with policy and law that still allows differential animal treatment.
theconversation 22h ago 13°

I’m a former FBI agent who studies policing, and here’s how federal agents in Minneapolis are undermining basic law enforcement principles

A policing scholar and former FBI special agent lays out the established principles of policing and constitutional law that govern how federal immigration enforcement efforts should be carried out.
theconversation 43h ago 13°

Are You Dead? China’s viral app reveals a complex reality of solo living and changing social ties

As traditional social structures change, technology is filling the gaps – for a price.
theconversation 49h ago 13°

A growing nursing shortage is made worse by nurses’ daily challenges of patients and their families rolling their eyes, yelling and striking

Nurses are leaving the profession faster than they’re being replaced – in part due to the emotional and physical toll they endure from disrespectful patients or their loved ones.
theconversation 42h ago 12°

Trump’s clash with the gun lobby

Video evidence flatly contradicts the Trump administration’s account of Alex Pretti’s death.
theconversation 25h ago 12°

Trump’s Greenland threats reveals no-win dilemma at the heart of European security strategy

European publics and more government leaders are questioning the value of the alliance with the United States under Trump. But a different path remains elusive.
theconversation 47h ago 12°

African migration: focusing on Europe misses the point – most people move within the continent

An analysis of the data shows fears of large-scale migration from Africa to Europe are exaggerated.
theconversation 44h ago 12°

Small improvements in sleep, physical activity and diet are linked with a longer life

A study of 590,000 people finds modest changes to sleep, exercise and diet are linked to better ageing.
theconversation 36h ago 12°

Dexies, doof and depth: The Paris End’s long-form journalism moves from Substack to page

An anthology of essays from Melbourne’s The Paris End showcases personal yet serious reportage and a delight in the weird.
theconversation 47h ago 12°

Rafiki unbanned on appeal: why it’s an important moment for African film

Sexuality – especially queer sexuality – has always been one of the most heavily policed themes in African film.
theconversation 24h ago 12°

Grammys’ AI rules aim to keep music human, but large gray area leaves questions about authenticity and authorship

AI is already in much of the music you hear. It can be as mundane as a production tool or as deceptive as a fake recording artist – and a whole lot in between.
theconversation 49h ago 12°

EPA’s new way of evaluating pollution rules hands deregulators a sledgehammer and license to ignore public health

In the world of cost benefit analysis, if an impact isn’t monetized, it doesn’t exist. A former EPA official explains what’s changing now and why it matters.
theconversation 37h ago 12°

NZ’s finance industry is required by law to treat customers fairly – but how do we define ‘fair’?

Treating consumers of financial products and services fairly seems uncontroversial. But translating it into a legal obligation can have unintended consequences.
theconversation 37h ago 12°

Australia needs to get real about Trump’s changing America

The protection the US offers is less absolute — and far less reassuring — than Australian government rhetoric often implies. It’s time to stop pretending otherwise.
theconversation 49h ago 11°

Even when people’s rights are ignored, understanding the law can keep protesters engaged

When protesters experience repression and violence, whether or not they have legal education can help determine continued involvement in a protest movement.
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