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Stasis and change: social psychological insights into social-ecological resilience
Copyright © 2015 by the author(s). Published here under license by The Resilience Alliance. Go to the pdf version of this article The following is the established format for referencing this article: Hobman, E. V., and I. Walker. 2015. Stasis and change: social psychological insights into social-ecological resilience. Ecology and Society 20(1): 39.
The impact of simplified window and exhaust fan assumptions on indoor air quality in multifamily buildings
Abstract In residential buildings, the indoor air quality can be significantly affected by ventilation measures initiated by occupants, including the operation of windows and in-unit exhaust fans in kitchens and bathrooms. Many simulations simplify these factors by disregarding window opening behaviors and using fixed schedules for exhaust fan operation across all residential units.
Jackson v Cooper - Alberta Court Of Appeal Issues Decision On Pre-Judgment Interest
Insights from the Case: Jackson v Cooper, 2024 ABCA 272 and, section 585.2(2) of the Insurance Act, RSA 2000, c I-3 (ABCA upheld Trial Decision) The Insurance (Enhancing Driver Affordability and Care) Amendment Act, 2020, SA 2020, c 36 [Insurance Amendment Act] came into force on December 9, 2020 and had the effect of, among other things, reducing the rate of interest a plaintiff was entitled to in respect of general (or non-pecuniary) damages for pain and suffering resulting from injuries...
A Citizens’ Assembly for the Northern Beaches?
Paradise on earth? Our recent What’s Next? forum in Mona Vale almost had us convinced that, as several speakers insisted, the Northern Beaches is pretty much it. Even here, though, housing is becoming unaffordable, public transport is difficult, climate change increasingly threatens coastal erosion, storm surges and fire. So change must come. We think the best way to shape that change is to access the deep popular wisdom via a Citizens’ Assembly. What is a Citizens’ Assembly?
Gaza needs democracy without elections - opinion
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu receives regular criticism for failing to share the plan for Gaza after the military role concludes. The lack of an official position on this subject could stem from the fact that all over options are unattractive, and so a new approach is required. Israel as an occupying force is undesirable, it would draw global criticism and simply push off the problem to a later date. Equally, traditional electoral democracy is an unworkable option.
The more you know: people with better understanding of Australia’s colonial history more likely to support moving Australia Day
There have been calls to change the date of Australia Day/Invasion Day since as far back as 1938. January 26 marks the day in 1788 when the First Fleet landed in Australia to establish the colony of New South Wales. This is a day of mourning for most Aboriginal people and is seen by many as an inappropriate and offensive day to celebrate as a nation. This year’s debate around the date has added context of the recent Voice to Parliament referendum.
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Could a minimalist lifestyle reduce carbon emissions and improve wellbeing? A review of minimalism and other low consumption lifestyles
1 INTRODUCTION Overconsumption by the wealthy is the biggest cause and accelerator of global environmental destruction (Wiedmann et al., 2020) and has negated environmental gains from recent growth in renewables (Dyrstad et al., 2019). Unabated, technological improvements will be insufficient to prevent climate change, making it imperative to reduce consumption (Parrique et al., 2019).
Jacob Edward Nick
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The Six Australias: Concern About Climate Change (and Global Warming) is Rising
ABSTRACT Global Warming’s Six Americas sorts populations into profiles with distinct views on climate change, from the Alarmed (most worried), to the Dismissive (rejects the reality of climate change), with Concerned, Cautious, Disengaged, and Doubtful between these extremes. We investigated the proportion of Australians in each profile within a 2020 national quota sample (N = 5104).
Gender dysphoria and psychiatric comorbidities in childhood: a systematic review
Discussion This was the first systematic review of studies on the prevalence of psychiatric comorbidity among children presenting with gender dysphoria. The aim of the study was to assess the methodological quality of the studies (including risk of bias) and to investigate whether (1) gender dysphoria was diagnosed using DSM-5 criteria, (2) ascertain how psychiatric comorbidities were diagnosed (3) how psychiatric comorbidities were managed in terms of actioning referrals for treatment.
There are three types of climate change denier—and most of us are at least one
Amid the cacophony of reactions to Greta Thunberg’s appearance before the United Nations Climate Action Summit, a group of self-proclaimed “prominent scientists” sent a registered letter to UN Secretary-General António Guterres. The letter, headed “There is no climate emergency,” urged Guterres to follow: …a climate policy based on sound science, realistic economics, and genuine concern for those harmed by costly but unnecessary attempts at mitigation.
There are three types of climate change denier, and most of us are at least one
Posted October 10, 2019 05:00:15 Last week, amid the cacophony of reactions to Greta Thunberg's appearance before the United Nations Climate Action Summit, a group of self-proclaimed "prominent scientists" sent a registered letter to UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres.
There are three types of climate change denier, and most of us are at least one
Climate Change The treatment of Thunberg, and the vigour with which people push away reminders of that which they would rather not deal with, illustrate implicatory denial By Iain Walker, Zoe Leviston Last Updated: Wednesday 09 October 2019 Last week, amid the cacophony of reactions to Greta Thunberg’s appearance before the United Nations Climate Action Summit, a group of self-proclaimed “prominent scientists” sent a registered letter to UN Secretary-General António Guterres.
There are three types of climate change denier, and most of us are at least one
Last week, amid the cacophony of reactions to Greta Thunberg’s appearance before the United Nations Climate Action Summit, a group of self-proclaimed “prominent scientists” sent a registered letter to UN Secretary-General António Guterres. The letter, headed “There is no climate emergency”, urged Guterres to follow: The group, supported by 75 Australian business and industry figures, along with others around the world, obviously rejects the scientific consensus on climate change.
Spring 2019 Calendar
premium Starting in the mid-2000s, the California Energy Commission funded several research studies (for example, Price, et al., 2007, and Offermann, 2009) that aimed to evaluate the potential indoor air quality (IAQ) impacts associated with envelope air ...
Ventilation and IAQ in New California Homes
Home Home Performance Healthy Homes Indoor Air Quality A version of this article appears in the Spring 2019 issue of Home Energy Magazine.
Experiencing a Severe Weather Event Increases Concern About Climate Change
Introduction Experiencing natural disasters can affect people both physically and psychologically. Past research have shown how experiencing natural disasters can affect public health outcomes such as mortality, injuries, infectious diseases, economic impact, and produce a range of psychosocial consequences (Shultz et al., 2005).
Opinion: Anning proves the system needs fixing, politicians need the people’s input
The story of Fraser Anning’s path to parliament shows the flaws in our election process. He was elected for one party, then immediately left to stand as an independent, then joined a different party. Senator Anning claims to speak for his community. But is he speaking for the One Nation voters who actually voted for him; or is he speaking for Katter Australia Party voters? Given we vote for a party – not a candidate – in the Senate, should a senator be able to jump parties like this at all?
Investigating the effects of knowledge and ideology on climate change beliefs
Special issue article: The social psychology of climate change Abstract The divergence of public opinion and climate science in the English-speaking world, particularly the United States and Australia, has attracted a variety of explanations. One of the more interesting accounts, from a psychological perspective, is the influence of ideology on climate change beliefs. Previous work suggests that ideology trumps knowledge in shaping climate change beliefs.
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