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A study of rental housing decarbonization reveals a “trilemma” where landlords, property managers, and tenants have conflicting priorities, making it hard to agree on green upgrades. This highlights a major social and policy challenge in transitioning to sustainable housing markets.
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New research argues that to tackle the grand challenge of climate adaptation, the public sector must shift from simply setting goals (“steering”) to actively implementing solutions (“rowing”). This calls for a more hands-on, operational role for governments in building climate resilience.
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An analysis of financialization shows it has evolved since the 2008 crisis, with trends like more non-bank financial institutions and households investing directly in markets. These changes have deep implications for economic stability and inequality in society.
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Research on speeding tickets found that delays in sending the ticket reduce the chance people will pay on time, but surprisingly, swift punishment does not change future speeding behavior. This challenges common beliefs about how the timing of punishment affects long-term compliance.
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A study of Chinatowns shows that physical traces of past harm, like old buildings and signs, play a key role in shaping a community’s shared identity and cultural trauma. This reveals how the physical environment helps communities remember and make sense of historical injustice.
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