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Forest bathing
Escaping the pressures of modern life in Japan. By Tina Burrett and Christopher Simons.
- Tina Burrett
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- 29 Apr 2016
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The demoralized mind
John F Schumaker asks how we can treat our sick culture and make ourselves well.
- John Schumaker
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- 28 Apr 2016
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Mixed Media: Books
This month’s book reviews, from Angry White People to a Girl in Exile.
- New Internationalist Editorial
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- 28 Apr 2016
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One woman’s victory against a mining giant in Peru
Máxima Acuña has just won the Goldman Prize for her resistance against a gold mine – but why are women’s bodies on the frontlines of resistance to extractivism? asks Sian Cowman.
- Sian Cowman
- Web
- 27 Apr 2016
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Net gains for politicians
Steve Parry explains why politicians and the internet don’t get on. PLUS: Polyp’s Big Bad World cartoon.
- Steve Parry
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- 27 Apr 2016
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The freedom of the city
Trust between communities is being rebuilt, writes Ruby Diamonde.
- Ruby Diamonde
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- 26 Apr 2016
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Blogs
Ethiopia drought: on the edge of a crisis
Up to 10 million people are currently facing famine, reports Nicola Kelly.
- Nicola Kelly
- 29 Apr 2016
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2016: The Year of the Fashion Revolution
What did this year’s Fashion Revolution movement teach us? And what can the next generation do to change the current state of fast-fashion?
- Kelsi Farrington
- 28 Apr 2016
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Children and adolescents forgotten by HIV policymakers
Iris Gonzales asks why the most vulnerable are at the bottom of the priority list.
- Iris Gonzales
- 28 Apr 2016
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Tentative steps forward for Muslim women’s rights
Mari Marcel Thekaekara reports some good news from India.
- Mari Marcel Thekaekara
- 27 Apr 2016
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Standing up against un-ethical fashion
This is the week of ‘The Fashion Revolution’. Alana Watson explains why youth and adults should care.
- Alana Watson
- 22 Apr 2016
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