Articles from category Economics & finance

Science is crucial to making good decisions.

Is trust in scientists really crumbling? Here’s what the data says

A few cooler summer days are often enough to trigger claims that global warming is a myth. These voices – frequently amplified by journalists and politicians – shape public debate.…

We breathe what we drive: How daily choices affect the health of our children

Morning rush, and it’s already late – backpack still not ready, lunchbox missing, shoes nowhere to be found. To get their son to school on time, they have to leave…

We prefer mixed forests, which contain a greater variety of tree species, over single-species deciduous or coniferous forests.

Which forests do we prefer – and why do we visit them? A look across Europe

A forest’s value goes far beyond the timber it can yield. I It also includes the benefits enjoyed by hikers, cyclists, and mushroom foragers. Scientists have calculated this intangible gain…

Warsaw, March 8, 2023.

How to #MakeZbiorKomGreatAgain? Innovative mobility data

Exhaust fumes, crowds, traffic jams, and frayed nerves – this is what nearly every morning looks like on the streets of Warsaw. Residents of the capital, heading to school or…

How much do trees earn? Or, what salary does your pine tree deserve?

How much do trees earn? Or, what salary does your pine tree deserve? They are beautiful. They cast shade. They are home to urban wildlife. We form emotional attachments to…

Tourists as your neighbors: Should Warsaw restrict short-term apartment rentals?

In early July 2024, thousands of Barcelona residents took to the streets — and not for a colorful local festival. Chanting “Tourists go home!”, Catalans protested against mass tourism. In…