Arts and Culture
The Booker Prize 2019 shortlist has been announced
These are the six shortlisted novels for the 2019 Booker Prize.
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Geographies in Depth
8 stunning photos of South Africa
The World Economic Forum on Africa 2019 takes place in Cape Town from 4-6 September.
Industries in Depth
This company grows crops inside, stacked on top of one another
AeroFarms’ vertical farms can grow crops year-round, more efficiently and with a less negative impact on the environment than traditional farming methods.
Geographies in Depth
19 of the world’s 20 youngest countries are in Africa
The world's youngest population will have a median age of just 15.2 in 2020, the UN’s latest World Population Prospects report shows.
Urban Transformation
This man is turning cities into giant sponges to save lives
Sponge cities use natural solutions – from wetlands to green walls – to prevent flooding, removing the need for grey infrastructure like dykes.
Nature and Biodiversity
This company is breeding millions of insects in the heart of London
A start-up called Entocycle feeds food waste to flies, creating an alternative protein source for fish, livestock - and even humans.
Health and Healthcare Systems
Mosquitoes kill more people every day than sharks do in a century
Mosquitos are one of the world's deadliest animals, but do we fear them as much as we should?
Industries in Depth
This farmer is saving the jungle by growing food in it
Alexander Retana grows around 22 crops, from bananas to cacao. But his farm is nestled among the trees of the Costa Rican forest.
Industries in Depth
This is how much people would pay to use some of the world's most popular apps
A new study asked 2,000 people how much they’d be willing to spend every month on some common apps they currently use for free.
Health and Healthcare Systems
In 2016, half of all gun deaths occured in the Americas
The Americas is a hotspot for gun deaths, with over half of deaths worldwide occurring in just six countries in the region, according to 2016 data.
Circular Economy
Inspired by orange peel, this 'plastic' packaging is totally compostable
TIPA, a new World Economic Forum Tech Pioneer, has developed flexible packaging that, just like orange peel, is totally compostable.
Nature and Biodiversity
These 5 countries plan to slash their CO2 emissions. But how will they do it?
Chile, Sweden, Ireland, Costa Rica and the UK: countries around the globe have announced ambitious plans to cut their emissions - all of which will require significant action to become a ...
Climate Action
These countries are the most peaceful - in 3 charts
The Global Peace Index looks at peace around the world, including the impact of climate change and the economic cost.
Sustainable Development
5 reasons to be more cheerful about the future of the oceans
On World Oceans Day, these five pieces of good news are a reminder that there’s still hope amid the doom and gloom.
Energy Transition
The UK is on a record-breaking run of coal-free power
As of 31 May, the country had gone more than 13 days without using the fossil fuel.