Climate Action
Explainer: What is World Environment Day?
We can’t keep using up the Earth’s resources at an unsustainable rate, says the UN. Here’s how this year’s World Environment Day offers a chance to change our ways.
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Forum Institutional
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Geographies in Depth
These doctors are using boats to bring healthcare to a remote African archipelago
Three thousand Kenyans now have access to healthcare thanks to Safari Doctors who have taken to the waterways to treat patients in their island homeland.
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These charts show where climate tech money is going - and where it isn't
A new study shows that nations most affected by climate change are least likely to receive public funding for climate tech research.
Climate Action
Deserts are getting hotter and bigger. Protecting the 'biocrust' can prevent them spreading
Deserts are often overlooked when it comes to climate change, but as temperatures rise they are among the most vulnerable places on Earth.
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People value feedback more than you realize
Constructive feedback is more welcome than many realize, according to a new study.
Energy Transition
These solar panels can work at night, or get their power from rain
New solar panels are being developed that generate power in the dark and using friction from raindrops. Others use robot cleaners to boost efficiency.
Health and Healthcare Systems
Del cólera al COVID: esta es una breve historia de las vacunas
En la actualidad, las vacunas salvan cuatro millones de vidas cada año. Su desarrollo se remonta a siglos atrás, pero la pandemia por COVID-19 produjo el desarrollo de vacunas más rápido ...
Industries in Depth
The world’s first airport for flying cars and drones has just landed
A pop-up airport for electric drones and flying taxis has just opened in the UK. If it’s successful, it could pave the way for many more around the world.
Arts and Culture
Las ventas globales de música alcanzaron un nuevo récord en 2021 gracias al rápido crecimiento de servicios de streaming
La industria global de la música está en auge, con ingresos récord en 2021 gracias principalmente al streaming, aunque el vinilo también ha vuelto.
From cholera to COVID: a brief history of vaccines
To mark World Immunization Week, we look back at the development of the world’s many life-saving vaccines, which have eradicated smallpox and tackled COVID-19.
What is the EU doing to end its reliance on Russian energy?
The EU wants to end its use of Russian energy because of invasion of Ukraine. But can Europe live without Russian oil and gas? What are the alternatives?
Climate Action
Earth Day 2022: 3 amazing projects that are tackling climate change with trees
For Earth Day 2022, we highlight the immense impact trees can have in the continuing fight against climate change - from planting to mapping them.
Arts and Culture
Global music sales hit a new record in 2021 thanks to the rapid growth of streaming
The global music industry is on a roll, posting record revenues for 2021. It’s mainly down to streaming - but vinyl has also seen a resurgence of interest.
Health and Healthcare Systems
過去最長の「不健康寿命」- 直面している私たちが、取り組むべきこととは
平均寿命の伸長が悪いこととして語られるケースは稀ですが、不健康な状態で過ごす年月が伸びているとすれば、果たしてそれは喜ばしいことなのでしょうか。 今回、マッキンゼー・ヘルス・インスティテュート（MHI）の新たなレポートで明らかとなったのは、私たちは今、史上最も長い年月を不健康な状態で過ごしている、という現状です。しかし同時に、同レポートは、この状況は私たちの手で変えられ...