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Should we teach our children to share? Or let nature take its course?

By Rachael Sharman Lecturer in Psychology at University of the Sunshine Coast A new parenting trend focuses on parents dictating less and leaving children to behave in line with their “natural inclination”….

9 Jun 2015 4:31AM

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walls, like this one in the Bahamas, serve to protect areas of human habitation, conservation and leisure activities from the action of tides and waves. (Credit: Desmond Brown/IPS.)

Bahamas Builds Resilience Against a Surging Sea

9 Jun 2015 4:20AM

Cattle seek refuge from the searing heat among shrubbery in Union Island, St. Vincent and the Grenadines. (Credit: Kenton X. Chance/IPS)

Prolonged drought leaves Caribbean farmers broke and worried

2 Jun 2015 4:41PM

Prime Minister of St. Vincent and the Grenadines Dr. Ralph Gonsalves says the Caribbean would be better positioned to respond to climate change if France rejoins the Caribbean Development Bank. (Credit: Kenton X. Chance/IPS)

Caribbean looks to France as key partner in climate financing

22 May 2015 9:37AM

The aftermath of a bushfire in southern St. Vincent. (Credit: Kenton X. Chance/IPS)

Poor land use worsens climate change in St. Vincent

15 May 2015 9:25AM

French President François Hollande and President of the Regional Council of Martinique, Serge Letchimy. (Credit: Desmond Brown/IPS)

Caribbean looks to Paris climate summit for its very survival

By Desmond Brown FORT-DE-FRANCE, Martinique, (IPS) — Caribbean leaders on Saturday further advanced their policy position on climate change ahead of the 21st Conference of Parties, also known as COP…

14 May 2015 6:43PM

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