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Environment

Local Air Pollution Linked to Congressional Election Results

26 September 2026

The Clean Air Act of 1970 helped standardise pollution limits across the United States. However, individual politicians may still influence industrial emissions in their districts, according to a new multi-institutional study involving researchers at Penn…

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Sustainability

Investor Pressure on ESG May Prompt Firms to Transfer Pollution to Suppliers

11 September 2026

Investors who evaluate companies using environmental, social and governance (ESG) criteria are increasingly expected to use their influence to encourage more sustainable business practices. New research published in Strategic Management Journal finds that companies facing…

The Trillion-Dollar Truth Behind Corporate Climate Commitments

4 August 2026

Corporate climate spending is now directing trillions of dollars towards the global transition to net zero, yet a fundamental question…

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Human Resources

Knowing How to Use AI Does Not Guarantee Equal Opportunities

13 October 2026

Artificial intelligence is transforming the workplace, promising new opportunities for jobseekers equipped with the right digital skills. But can learning to use AI help overcome longstanding barriers to employment? New research suggests that while AI…

The “Cold-Start” Challenge: Online Employment Platforms Fall Short for Skilled Late-Career Workers, Study Finds

22 September 2026

Many skilled older workers hope to move from demanding full-time jobs into more flexible work later in their careers. Still,…

Workplace Conflict and Its Effects on Team Performance

29 August 2026

Workplace conflict has long been central to theories about how people interact on the job. A new study takes a…

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Climate Change

Understanding Global Health Futures Through Socioeconomic Scenarios

18 October 2026

The future of global health will depend on more than rising temperatures and changing weather patterns. Economic development, healthcare access, technological advances and government policies will also shape how societies respond to climate change. To…