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Arctic study finds resilience of social, ecological systems pushed to limits

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Written by Marion Davis Wednesday, 15 May 2013 11:00

ARR-Dogsleds-sm The Arctic Resilience Report finds that rapid – even abrupt – changes are occurring on multiple fronts across the Arctic, raising the risk of crossing thresholds that would cause irreversible changes to ecosystems, environmental processes, and societies.
 

Can 400ppm spark us into climate action?

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Tuesday, 07 May 2013 18:54

SEI-news-2013-Mauna-Loa-sunset-sm As atmospheric carbon levels reach a new record, SEI’s executive director expresses hope that hitting 400ppm will help raise awareness of climate change and stimulate constructive discussions.
   

A Baltic Tale - sustainable farming from an animal's perspective

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Written by Ian Caldwell Monday, 15 April 2013 10:00

SEI-News-ABalticTale-140x70 A new animated shortfilm aims to promote discussion on the future of agriculture in the Baltic Sea Region.
 

Tackling the sanitation disconnect in Rwanda

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Written by Ian Caldwell Friday, 12 April 2013 10:00

SEI-News-TacklingTheSanitationDisconnectInRwanda-140x70 In Rwanda, like many other developing countries, translating policy on sanitation and hygiene into practice remains a big challenge. SEI researcher Nelson Ekane explores some solutions in the new SEI policy brief Sanitation Policy and Practice in Rwanda: Tackling the Disconnect.
   

Can Europe afford to miss out on the biotechnology revolution?

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Written by Robert Watt Thursday, 11 April 2013 14:00

SEI-News-CanEuropeAffordToMissOutOnTheBiotechnologyRevolution-140x70 A new report by SEI researcher Ivar Virgin suggests that the EU should try to develop a regulatory framework that complements today's important risk assessment of GM crops with a deeper analysis of the crop and its effects on the environment, health, food and energy security.
   

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