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Month: May 2023

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There’s a buzz about ‘sustainable’ fuels – but they won’t solve aviation’s colossal climate woes

May 17, 2023

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Susanne Becken, Professor of Sustainable Tourism, Griffith Institute for Tourism, Griffith University The global airline industry is fast recovering from the unprecedented pause to flying imposed by COVID-19. In some parts of the world, such as the Middle East, airlines are even expanding rapidly – well beyond ... <a title="There’s a buzz about ‘sustainable’ fuels – but they won’t solve aviation’s colossal climate woes" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/05/17/theres-a-buzz-about-sustainable-fuels-but-they-wont-solve-aviations-colossal-climate-woes-205484/" aria-label="Read more about There’s a buzz about ‘sustainable’ fuels – but they won’t solve aviation’s colossal climate woes">Read more</a>

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Think you might be dating a ‘vulnerable narcissist’? Look out for these red flags

May 17, 2023

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Megan Willis, Senior Lecturer, School of Behavioural and Health Sciences, Australian Catholic University Shutterstock Single people are increasingly turning online to find love, with more than 300 million people around the world trying their luck on dating apps. Some find their fairy tale. But for others, stories ... <a title="Think you might be dating a ‘vulnerable narcissist’? Look out for these red flags" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/05/17/think-you-might-be-dating-a-vulnerable-narcissist-look-out-for-these-red-flags-205565/" aria-label="Read more about Think you might be dating a ‘vulnerable narcissist’? Look out for these red flags">Read more</a>

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How can we bolster Australia’s depleted army of volunteers to match the soaring demand for their services?

May 17, 2023

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Amanda Davies, Professor of Human Geography, The University of Western Australia The COVID-19 pandemic hit volunteering very hard. By June 2021, volunteer numbers in Australia had fallen by 37% from the start of the pandemic. In the first two years of the pandemic, around 1.86 million people ... <a title="How can we bolster Australia’s depleted army of volunteers to match the soaring demand for their services?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/05/17/how-can-we-bolster-australias-depleted-army-of-volunteers-to-match-the-soaring-demand-for-their-services-205218/" aria-label="Read more about How can we bolster Australia’s depleted army of volunteers to match the soaring demand for their services?">Read more</a>

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Showy, impractical to play, and looks like the 1980s: why we keep falling for the keytar

May 17, 2023

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Paul (Mac) McDermott, Lecturer in Contemporary Music, Sydney Conservatorium of Music, University of Sydney, University of Sydney This year, Perth synth-metal band Voyager finally succeeded in their long-running dream of representing Australia at Eurovision. After multiple attempts, they were directly chosen by the post-Australia Decides “committious mysterious” ... <a title="Showy, impractical to play, and looks like the 1980s: why we keep falling for the keytar" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/05/17/showy-impractical-to-play-and-looks-like-the-1980s-why-we-keep-falling-for-the-keytar-205640/" aria-label="Read more about Showy, impractical to play, and looks like the 1980s: why we keep falling for the keytar">Read more</a>

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Am I too old to build muscle? What science says about sarcopenia and building strength later in life

May 17, 2023

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By David Scott, Associate Professor (Research) and NHMRC Emerging Leadership Fellow, Deakin University Shutterstock Sarcopenia is the progressive and accelerated loss of muscle mass and strength as we age. The term was coined in the 1980s, and the condition has been recognised as a disease for less than ... <a title="Am I too old to build muscle? What science says about sarcopenia and building strength later in life" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/05/17/am-i-too-old-to-build-muscle-what-science-says-about-sarcopenia-and-building-strength-later-in-life-203562/" aria-label="Read more about Am I too old to build muscle? What science says about sarcopenia and building strength later in life">Read more</a>

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Viktor Yeimo denounces Jakarta’s ‘systemic racism’ in Papua in his treason case defence

May 17, 2023

Jubi News A West Papuan leader, defending himself against treason charges, has denounced “systemic racism” by Indonesian authorities in the Melanesian region in a court hearing. Viktor Yeimo, the international spokesperson of the West Papua National Committee (KNPB), presented his defence statement — pledoi — in a hearing at the Jayapura Class 1A District Court ... <a title="Viktor Yeimo denounces Jakarta’s ‘systemic racism’ in Papua in his treason case defence" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/05/17/viktor-yeimo-denounces-jakartas-systemic-racism-in-papua-in-his-treason-case-defence/" aria-label="Read more about Viktor Yeimo denounces Jakarta’s ‘systemic racism’ in Papua in his treason case defence">Read more</a>

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Biden cuts out Australia and Papua New Guinea on Pacific visit

May 17, 2023

By Caleb Fotheringham, RNZ Pacific journalist US President Joe Biden will cut out his historic trip to Papua New Guinea — and also to Australia — to return to complete debt ceiling negotiations in the US, according to a White House statement. Biden was scheduled to make a brief, historic stopover in PNG, and meet ... <a title="Biden cuts out Australia and Papua New Guinea on Pacific visit" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/05/17/biden-cuts-out-australia-and-papua-new-guinea-on-pacific-visit/" aria-label="Read more about Biden cuts out Australia and Papua New Guinea on Pacific visit">Read more</a>

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OPM leader calls on Biden to take proactive role in ending West Papuan ‘holocaust’

May 17, 2023

Asia Pacific Report Free Papua Organisation (OPM) leader Jeffrey Bomanak has appealed to US President Joe Biden for a “proactive role” in ending Indonesia’s “unlawful military occupation and annexation” of West Papua. He claims this illegal occupation led to the subsequent US “foreign policy failure” in protecting six decades of crimes against humanity. Bomanak made ... <a title="OPM leader calls on Biden to take proactive role in ending West Papuan ‘holocaust’" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/05/17/opm-leader-calls-on-biden-to-take-proactive-role-in-ending-west-papuan-holocaust/" aria-label="Read more about OPM leader calls on Biden to take proactive role in ending West Papuan ‘holocaust’">Read more</a>

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Climate change believers are more likely to cooperate with strangers, new research finds

May 17, 2023

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Ananish Chaudhuri, Professor of Behavioural and Experimental Economics, University of Auckland Getty Images People’s willingness to believe in climate change varies greatly, as does their willingness to engage in pro-environmental behaviour, such as energy conservation. We tried to understand the psychological factors behind these differences in our ... <a title="Climate change believers are more likely to cooperate with strangers, new research finds" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/05/17/climate-change-believers-are-more-likely-to-cooperate-with-strangers-new-research-finds-205469/" aria-label="Read more about Climate change believers are more likely to cooperate with strangers, new research finds">Read more</a>

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Labor maintains large lead in post-budget polls a year after winning election, but Voice support slumps

May 17, 2023

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Adrian Beaumont, Election Analyst (Psephologist) at The Conversation; and Honorary Associate, School of Mathematics and Statistics, The University of Melbourne Diego Fidele/AAP Since the May 9 budget, there have been polls from Resolve, Essential, Morgan and Newspoll. Labor has a large lead in all of these polls. ... <a title="Labor maintains large lead in post-budget polls a year after winning election, but Voice support slumps" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/05/17/labor-maintains-large-lead-in-post-budget-polls-a-year-after-winning-election-but-voice-support-slumps-205746/" aria-label="Read more about Labor maintains large lead in post-budget polls a year after winning election, but Voice support slumps">Read more</a>

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Smart moves: how Auckland can get more for its money from on-demand public transport

May 17, 2023

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Benjamin Kaufman, Adjunct Researcher, Cities Research Institute, Griffith University Getty Images Public transport systems are facing a critical challenge: how to improve services without increasing infrastructure and cost. As urban populations grow and demand increases, innovative solutions are needed to ensure the most efficient use of resources. ... <a title="Smart moves: how Auckland can get more for its money from on-demand public transport" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/05/17/smart-moves-how-auckland-can-get-more-for-its-money-from-on-demand-public-transport-205389/" aria-label="Read more about Smart moves: how Auckland can get more for its money from on-demand public transport">Read more</a>

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Newsletter: May 17 2023 – Items of interest and importance today

May 17, 2023

New Zealand Politics Daily is a collation of the most prominent issues being discussed in New Zealand. It is edited by Dr Bryce Edwards of The Democracy Project. Today’s content BUDGET Grant Duncan (The Conversation): Wellbeing is so last year – Labour’s ‘no frills’ budget points to an uninspiring NZ election Kate Prickett (The Conversation): NZ is finally ... <a title="Newsletter: May 17 2023 – Items of interest and importance today" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/05/17/newsletter-may-17-2023-items-of-interest-and-importance-today/" aria-label="Read more about Newsletter: May 17 2023 – Items of interest and importance today">Read more</a>