Explainer: What is quantum technology and what are its benefits?
Quantum technology will be worth trillions of dollars and transform the economy over the next decade. What is it, and how can we build a quantum economy?
Andrea Willige
July 3, 2024
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How blended finance initiatives can align capital behind climate action
Investing in climate and nature has become more urgent than ever, demanding innovative strategies such as blended finance.
Luis Alvarado
July 3, 2024
How to harness a community-based approach to conservation
Mithila Wildlife Trust is working to empower local people and restore nature in the Terai region of Nepal by implementing a community-based approach to conservation.
Dev Narayan Mandal
July 2, 2024
AI and the expanding 'digital economy' will help bridge global divides. Here's why
See why we must build capacity and international standards so that emerging economies get the most out of AI and can fully participate in global trade.
Sung Hwan Cho
July 2, 2024
Rewilding Europe with bison is good for the planet, says new study
Rewilding a herd of bison in Romania's mountains could reduce as much carbon dioxide as emitted by 43,000 gas-powered cars.
Cristen Hemingway Jaynes
July 2, 2024
Climate change: Ocean Tribunal ruling gives power to small island nations
A landmark ruling by the Ocean Tribunal empowers small island nations and sets a precedent for global environmental justice and sustainability.
Cristen Hemingway Jaynes
July 2, 2024
NASA launches first satellite to study heat emissions at Earth's poles
As part of NASA's Prefire mission, two satellites will measure infrared heat emanating from the Earth's poles, providing valuable insights into climate change.
Cristen Hemingway Jaynes
July 2, 2024
To ensure widespread benefits in education, teachers must be at the centre of conversations around AI, says Education International’s David Edwards.
David Elliott
July 2, 2024
Climate crisis: How positive tipping points could save the planet
From cheap green energy to rising sales of electric vehicles, a series of 'positive' tipping points might just save us from climate change. Professor Tim Lenton of Exeter University explains.
Michael Purton
July 2, 2024
This project is cleaning up abandoned fish farms in the seas around Greece
‘Ghost farms’ can have harmful impacts on biodiversity and local communities. Here’s how a project in Greece is working to clean up its abandoned fish farms.
David Elliott
July 1, 2024
UN Secretary-General tells tech firms to acknowledge damage; Nvidia becomes world’s most valuable company; McDonald’s halts AI technology in drive thrus
Cathy Li
July 1, 2024
China on track for growth target, and other economics stories to read this week
Top economy stories: China confident of 5% growth in 2024; Manufacturing activity uneven globally; Argentina enters technical recession, and more.
Kate Whiting
July 1, 2024
The countries making progress in the energy transition – plus other top energy stories
Energy on the agenda at AMNC 'Summer Davos'; The countries making progress on energy transition; Global fossil fuel consumption hit record high in 2023.
Roberto Bocca
June 28, 2024
Cities make progress on air quality, and other urban transformation stories you need to read
Top city and urbanization stories: Robotaxies coming to Austin, Texas, and Miami, Florida; Cities' spending power falling; Heatwaves hit cities across the globe.
Lisa Chamberlain
June 28, 2024