David Kingman explores the implications of the recent news that atmospheric concentrations may have gone past the threshold of 400 parts per million
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May 13
Has atmospheric CO2 passed 400 parts per million?
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May 13
Will ageing countries suffer from slower growth?
David Kingman explains some new research which suggests that economies become less productive as the population ages
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May 13
Film Competition: Highly Commended films
The IF Film Competition “Young, Gifted and Broke” (in association with the Guardian and the National Union of Students), received so many high-quality films that the judges, who included Christopher Hird and Dominic Minghella, decided to award seven of them the honour of being “Highly Commended”.
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May 13
IF Film Competition: Drama Prize announced and posted!
Congratulations to F. M. J. Botham, who has won first prize in the Drama category of the IF Film Competition (in association with the Guardian and the National Union of Students). He has supplied this brief description about the background to the film, and how winning the prize will make a difference.
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May 13
IF Film Competition: 16–18 Prize announced and posted!
Congratulations to Adam Offord, Stephen Szemelak, Safiqul Alum and Adil Yaqub, who have won first prize in the 16–18 age-group category of the IF Film Competition (in association with the Guardian and the National Union of Students). They have supplied this brief description about the background to the film.
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May 13
IF Film Competition: Documentary Prize announced and posted!
Congratulations to Dorothy Allen-Pickard and Nicki Williams, who have won first prize in the Documentary category of the IF Film Competition (in association with the Guardian and the National Union of Students). They supplied these brief descriptions about how they got there, and their motivations.
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Apr 13
Britain’s children fare worse, says Unicef
A new report by Unicef puts British children in 16th place among the world’s rich countries, when it comes to well-being. Antony Mason reports
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Apr 13
The ingenerational cost of war: Iraq and Afghanistan
A recent paper published by the Harvard Kennedy School reveals how the wars on Iraq and Afghanistan will cost the US $4 to $6 trillion over the next 40 years – far more than was expected. Antony Mason explains
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Apr 13
Detroit appoints an emergency financial manager to address pension and healthcare liabilities
David Kingman explains the precarious situation in the US city of Detroit, which is having to take unprecedented steps to try to stave off bankruptcy
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Mar 13
IF Vox Pop: a recent graduate’s tale
IF Vox Pop is a series of pieces submitted to the Intergenerational Foundation by members of the public, expressing their take on the issues we raise. Here Brendan Hollowood tells of his struggles to get a foothold in the UK workforce that have forced him abroad.
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