Support for climate and biodiversity policies differs across cultural worldviews in Japan

As the impacts of climate change intensify1,2, research suggests that public responses toward climate policy are shaped by ideological and social divisions3,4, raising questions about how climate action can advance without reinforcing political polarisation. Social science research has indicated that divisions are rooted not in knowledge deficits but in motivated reasoning influenced by cultural worldviews, such as hierarchy and individualism3,5. These worldview-driven biases, often described as “myside bias”, limit the effectiveness of information-based interventions6. Biodiversity conservation may offer a promising avenue. A recent survey in eight countries found over 80% support for the global “30-by-30” target, suggesting that such policies are politically feasible and socially acceptable7. Biodiversity loss is directly intertwined with climate change through cascading feedback, and protecting forests, grasslands, wetlands, coastal ecosystems, and montane ecosystems can enhance carbon sequestration and climate resilience8,9. In contrast, climate mitigation measures such as the expansion of renewable energy infrastructure can raise concerns about land use conflicts and impacts on ecosystems and landscapes10, highlighting the possibility of trade-offs between climate and biodiversity objectives. For example, in countries such as Japan, large-scale ground-mounted solar projects (“mega-solar”) have raised concerns about land conversion and associated ecological impacts11, while wind power development has raised concerns about...

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Deutschlands erster Windbaum im privaten Garten: 36 Mini-Turbinen liefern Strom und Gesprächsstoff

Ein Baum aus Stahl statt Holz: In Thüdinghausen (Landkreis Northeim) betreibt Sebastian Harms als erste Privatperson einen Windbaum in Deutschland. 36 Mini-Turbinen erzeugen Strom - ein Projekt zwisch...

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Oxygen supply through the tracheolar–muscle system does not constrain insect gigantism - Nature

New evidence suggests that diffusive oxygen transport through the tracheolar–muscle system is not the limiting factor on insect body size.

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Studying at ITM in Antwerp

Specialise in tropical medicine, international public health or global One Health at the Institute of Tropical Medicine in Antwerp.

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mobile 3D printed device extracts drinking water directly from air - Designboom

Designed by Louisa Graupe and Julika Schwarz, Water from Air is a mobile device that extracts potable water directly from the atmosphere using advanced material technology. The prototype addresses the increasing global demand for accessible drinking water by employing Metal-Organic...

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Postdoctoral Research Associate, Ecological Genomics

About the Opportunity Job Summary A postdoctoral research associate is available at the Lotterhos Lab at Northeastern University. The postdoc will be based at Northeastern University’s Marine Science ...

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PhD student in Ecology and Evolution

The Department of Ecology, Environment and Plant Sciences (DEEP) is located in the Arrhenius Laboratories, situated at the University Campus at Frescati. Presently around 100 people, including 35 PhD

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Is it time to consider west Nile and Usutu viruses endemic in central Italy?

West Nile (WNV) and Usutu (USUV) viruses co-circulated in a region of Central Italy (Lazio) in 2018, as evidenced by the detection of WNV in the nervo…

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More than 500 staff members at the Institute of Tropical Medicine (ITM) contribute every day to improving the health of millions of people world...

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Role of vector phenotypic plasticity in disease transmission as illustrated by the spread of dengue virus by Aedes albopictus - Nature Communications

There is a need for accurate models to predict disease dynamics by considering the interactions between environment and vector traits. This study finds that incorporating delayed phenotypic plasticity...

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