A survey shows 54% of people in South Africa say food and water security one of the biggest challenges to their country, while in the US, that figure is 27%.
With the absence of Russia's natural gas, Europe has noticed a shortage of energy. In the UK alone, one in three households is expected to be pushed into energy poverty this winter.
Chronic loneliness is affecting up to 1 million more people in the UK than pre-pandemic. Where you live and how old you are can be contributing factors.
The pandemic is no longer the chief global concern after months of war in Ukraine, droughts, an energy crisis and skyrocketing inflation, says Statista.
Despite a push towards sustainable energy sources, much of Europe still remains heavily reliant on fossil fuels such as coal, gas and oil for electricity.
Cases of dementia are rising worldwide, and figures are expected to double in many countries by 2050. Ageing populations are playing a part in this trend.
People in the UK face soaring energy prices and inflation this winter. Many may fall short of a decent standard of living, Joseph Rowntree Foundation says.
Student-teacher ratios vary hugely around the world - and with the teaching profession under-staffed post-COVID, pupils' progress may suffer, warn experts.
The Global Bicycle Cities Index 2022 analyzed 90 cities to determine the world's most bicycle friendly city, with the Dutch city of Utrecht in the first place
Green spaces in cities provides space for community, wildlife and are vital in the fight against global warming - here are the greenest cities in Europe.
The number of US homes using air conditioning has been rising for the past two decades. Around 90% used air con in 2020, with many having central equipment.
Firefighters in the US state of California have been battling a wildfire for almost two weeks. The amount of land burned has risen steeply in recent years.
According to recent estimates from the OECD, plastic waste is on course to triple by 2060, with half still set to go to landfill.
Rising temperatures make ice sheets and glaciers melt faster and cause seawater to expand. 200 million people will live below the sea level line by 2100.
Women hold only around a fifth of leadership positions at the top US research universities, despite gaining more degrees than men over the last 40 years.
