What is 'digital quality of life', and which countries rank highest?
Denmark tops a “digital quality of life” index ranking 110 nations. The index considers internet connection quality, internet affordability and e-security
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Food and Water
Rising food prices sees increased numbers of people going hungry worldwide
The latest Food Security and Nutrition in the World report reveals the extent of global hunger, with the number of malnourished people has increased for the sixth year in a row.
2050年，伦敦会像巴塞罗那一样热
一项重要的气候变化研究发现，到2050年，伦敦的天气可能感觉更像巴塞罗那。尽管这对伦敦人来说一开始可能听起来像一个梦想，但这种变化可能会变成一场噩梦，因为它将伴随着严重的干旱以及在潮湿的月份里更大的倾盆大雨，可能会对城市生活的许多方面带来挑战。
Climate Action
Climate change: These cities are on track for extreme conditions by 2050
Cities around the world face unprecedented climate conditions by 2050. Extreme heat and less rain will be the new norm for many South East Asian cities.
Climate Action
London Could Feel as Hot as Barcelona by 2050
Climate change could push temperatures 7.6°C higher in the Austrian capital Vienna by 2050. Meanwhile, London’s weather could resemble that of Barcelona.
Nature and Biodiversity
Oceans are getting warmer - but what were their temperatures 100 years ago?
In 2021, ocean surface temperatures were 0.65°C higher than the 20th century average. The year with the biggest divergence was 2016, at 0.8°C higher.
Industries in Depth
从一个汉堡来看美国通货膨胀的影响
由于美国4月份的通货膨胀率同比上升8.3%，对美国消费者来说，日常用品价格越来越高。其中食品价格大幅上涨，我们从购买汉堡配料的例子中就可以看出。
Nature and Biodiversity
What can we expect from the upcoming Atlantic hurricane season?
This year's Atlantic hurricane season is forecast to be above-normal, with 6-10 hurricanes, the US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration says.
Industries in Depth
Here's how inflation has impacted the cost of your hamburger
Following COVID-19 and the Russian invasion of Ukraine, inflation currently stands at 8.3% in the US, pushing up the price of everyday items for consumers.
Climate Action
Persistent drought is gripping over half of the US
The US has been experiencing unusually hot and dry drought conditions since late 2020, increasing the risk of heat-induced medical emergencies and wildfires.
Jobs and the Future of Work
These countries have the best work-life balance
Italy ranked higher than France, Spain and Germany for their quality of work-life balance.
Health and Healthcare Systems
哪国人在社交媒体上花费时间最多？
平均而言，全球网民每天在社交媒体上花费2小时27分钟，但不同国家的趋势有很大不同。在Global Web Index调查的诸多市场中，与2019年和2018年的数据相比，2020年第一季度的社交媒体使用量已经萎缩或趋于停滞，但新冠肺炎疫情在许多国家扭转了这一趋势。
Industries in Depth
Which countries spend the most time on social media?
Global internet users spend on average 147 minutes a day on social media. Emerging markets are logged in longest, probably due to their younger populations
Industries in Depth
This chart shows how reading for pleasure is declining in the US
The time an average American spends reading declined from 23 minutes per day in 2004, to just 16 minutes in 2019, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Nature and Biodiversity
What's the current state of air pollution in the US?
A total of 63.2 million face such conditions, up from 49.6 million four years ago, the American Lung Association says. Western states are worst exposed.