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The resilience of cities

We are being sold the idea that our cities are sustainable and resilient. But to achieve environmental sustainability and mitigate climate change, we need cities to prioritise their natural surroundings and protect their biological and ecological diversity.   John Elvis Vera S.*   It is important that cities minimise the […]

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From oddity to commodity

The depth of James Joyce’s writing provides source material for academics and culture vultures everywhere but while the number of books about Joyce are of oceanic proportions those worth staying on a bookshelf are disproportionately small by comparison.   Sean Sheehan   Andrew Gibson’s “Joyce’s revenge” and “The strong spirit” […]

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The stolen dreams of the US’s Dreamers

Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA), an executive order issued by former president Barack Obama, passed its tenth anniversary amid postponements and threats.   The initiative was launched by the White House to grant work permits and provide protection from deportation to thousands of undocumented young people who arrived before […]