Shootings rise on unusually hot days in US cities
"Our study provides strong evidence that daily temperature plays a meaningful role in gun violence fluctuations."
Source: futurity.org
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Remembering Martin Ravallion, 'superstar' Australian economist who made poverty his life's work | Economics
When the World Bank set its mission to a ‘world free of poverty’, it was ‘Martin’s definition and Martin’s measure’
Source: theguardian.com
Gun Violence Surges Linked to Unseasonably Warm Days
Study finds unseasonably hot days a factor in driving gun violence in some of America’s most populous cities; heat mitigation efforts could help prevent shootings.
Source: bu.edu
Remembering Martin Ravallion
Martin Ravallion, a former director of the Development Research Group, and influential poverty researcher died on December 24th. We reflect on his legacy and some of the lessons he taught us.
Source: worldbank.org
U.S. Cities Experiencing Spikes in Gun Violence on Warm Days, Study Shows
From Philadelphia to Portland, cities across the United States are experiencing spikes in gun violence on warm days. Researchers have begun to explore heat as a contributor to firearm violence, but current research on this subject is limited, focusing only on a few cities.
Source: azocleantech.com