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fromIrish Independent
5 days ago

Cost of dying crisis in Wexford as council reveals huge price disparity for plots across county's cemeteries

We will all die, that's the one thing we're sure of, and this cost hits you right at the time when you're most vulnerable,
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Health
fromPsychology Today
4 months ago

The Long and Short of Longevity: Why More Might Be Less

Biology has advanced understanding of aging mechanisms, suggesting potential human lifespans may reach 300 years.
fromBKReader
5 months ago

City Report Reveals Stark Reality of Heat-Related Deaths

"Climate change is a driving factor for the rising temperatures across New York City. This shift is leading to unjust heat-related deaths, for Black New Yorkers and for low wealth New Yorkers."
Brooklyn
Public health
fromCornell Chronicle
5 months ago

How mosquito control could exacerbate public health disparities | Cornell Chronicle

Special districts for mosquito control in Florida are better funded and equipped than county programs, contributing to service inequities.
Remote teams
fromDaily Kos
6 months ago

Remote Work Is Deeply Inequitable

Remote work often exacerbates inequalities due to varied home environments.
Stable and supportive home conditions are essential for effective remote work.
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