Nature and Biodiversity
采砂或将触发新的环境危机，加剧自然灾害风险
建筑材料对采砂的需求在过去20年里翻了三倍，达到每年500吨。联合国环境规划署表示，我们亟需采取行动来避免“沙子危机”。世界经济论坛一则新报告为水泥和混凝土行业指明了五项优先行动，以减少其对自然的影响。
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Health and Healthcare Systems
More than 1 in 10 people in Japan are aged 80 or over. Here's how its ageing population is reshaping the country
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Emerging Technologies
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Schools and colleges are having to rapidly adjust to generative AI. Now UNESCO has produced the first-ever global guidance ensuring the tech helps rather than hinders education.
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With life expectancy increasing, here’s how 4 countries are addressing their ageing populations
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Sand mining is close to being an environmental crisis. Here's why – and what can be done about it
Sand is the second-most exploited natural resource. Soaring demand for construction means sand mining is impacting the environment and needs regulating.
Climate Action
5 ways Indigenous people are protecting the planet
Indigenous people play a key role in protecting the planet. Here’s what we can learn from them about living more sustainably and fighting the climate crisis.