Recent work by Mark Buntaine
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Increasing government transparency reduced pollution violations and improved air quality in China
Government transparency helps bridge gaps between environmental laws and actual practices, improving health and environmental quality broadly.
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Inspiring collective action to improve urban air quality in Uganda
Social competitions between neighbourhoods galvanise leadership and inspire collective action to reduce informal waste burning in urban Uganda
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How citizen participation affects environmental governance: Evidence from social media in China
Social media provides a powerful mechanism for citizens to make their voices heard, which spurs improvements in how governments regulate pollution